Prion Alliance Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (G80) the organization is classified as: Specifically Named Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prion Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Prion Alliance Inc generated $245.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $424.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRION ALLIANCE, INC AIMS TO CATALYZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TREATMENT OR CURE FOR HUMAN PRION DISEASES BY FUNDING, ORGANIZING AND PROMOTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. OUR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH DIRECTED AT UNDERSTANDING PRION DISEASE BIOLOGY, DISCOVERING AND TESTING THERAPEUTICS, AND DEVELOPING NOVEL LAB AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODOLOGIES NEEDED FOR FURTHERING THIS RESEARCH. OUR OPERATIONAL MODEL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND DISBURSE THESE TO THE MOST WORTHY SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS, WITH A VIEW TO THE PROJECTS' RELEVANCE TO OUR ULTIMATE GOAL OF A TREATMENT OR CURE, AS WELL AS TO THE PROJECTS' ABILITY TO LEVERAGE PRION ALLIANCE, INC SEED FUNDING IN ORDER TO PURSUE OUTSIDE FUNDING SOURCES FOR CONTINUED RESEARCH. WE ALSO STRIVE TO BRING TOGETHER TOP SCIENTIFIC MINDS TO SHARE DATA, METHODOLOGY, AND FINDINGS IN A SPIRIT OF OPENNESS AND COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN, EXPAND, AND CHARACTERIZE EXISTING AND NEW GENETICALLY MODIFIED ANIMALS THAT OUR ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENABLING DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN PRION PROTEIN-LOWERING DRUGS.
WE COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MOUSE MODEL TO ENABLE EVALUATION OF PRP-LOWERING DRUG CANDIDATES AT A REDUCED BIOSAFETY RISK.
WE USED UNBIASED PROTEOMICS SCREENS TO IDENTIFY BIOMARKER CHANGES IN ANIMAL TISSUES AND HUMAN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.
WE UNDERTOOK A VARIETY OF OTHER EFFORTS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF PRION PROTEIN-LOWERING DRUGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sonia Vallabh President | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Eric Minikel Treasurer | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Greta Beekhuis Co-Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $245,129 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $424,229 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $424,229 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $412,041 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $412,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $412,041 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $412,041 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Prion Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $136,024.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $70,750 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $35,536 |
Jsrm Foundation 855e2000 Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
Considine Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: MEDICAL | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,428 |
Pokorney Fam Foundation Tr Sharpsville, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $2,000 |
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