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Walter And Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute is a private corporation based in MCLEAN, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. The principal officer is % Sandra Boek. It holds total assets of $15.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WITH A FOCUS ON COVID-19A. OUR WEBSITE AUTOIMMUNEINSTITUTE.ORG IS A UNIQUELY VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR OUR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE COMMUNITY. GAI ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC WITH OUR COVID AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE TIMELINE, IDENTIFYING AND SUMMARIZING PRIMARY SOURCE PEER REVIEWED SCIENCE AND MEDICAL STUDIES AND FACTS; PUBLISHING ORIGINAL ARTICLES ON IMPORTANT TOPICS AND DEVELOPING AND BUILDING OUT OTHER POPULAR FEATURES INCLUDING OUR SCIENCE AND MEDICINE BASED AUTOIMMUNE A-Z LIST, RESOURCE LISTS, AND MORE. WE ARE A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, FIELDING INQUIRIES FROM REPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND QUICKLY RESPONDING TO TRENDS OF NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF OUR COMMUNITY. DURING 2022 WE AVERAGED NEARLY 120,000 PAGE VIEWS/MONTH, 30,000 ACTIVE VIEWERS AND SURPASSED 2 MILLION VIEWS. According to available records, Walter And Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute has made 25 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $454K in 2020 to $603K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $30 to $600K, with an average award of $70K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
RESEARCH GRANTS: GAI SEEKS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE IN BROAD AND UNIQUE WAYS, BY IDENTIFYING AREAS OF RESEARCH WITH LIKELY OUTCOMES TO ADD TO SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE OF COMMONALITIES SHARED BY AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES. TO THIS END GAI DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROMINENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND/OR CENTERS OF ACADEMIC MEDICINE TO SOLICIT AND/OR ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS TO FUND PROMISING RESEARCH THAT MAY BE NOVEL AND GROUNDBREAKING, OR TO FURTHER THE PROGRESS OF WELL ESTABLISHED RESEARCH TRAJECTORIES. (CONTINUED)
Expenses: $538K
THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC FOR CELIAC DISEASE CONTINUED TO OPERATE IN 2020, MOSTLY VIA TELEMEDICINE, DUE TO THE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS REQUIRED BY COVID-19. THE TELEMEDICINE APPOINTMENTS ARE A GREAT SUCCESS, BEING VERY WELL RECEIVED BY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL MODEL DEVELOPED AT THE RESULT OF GAI'S FUNDING AND INVOLVEMENT CONTINUED TO SERVE AS THE GOLD STANDARD IN COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF CELIAC DISEASE, INCLUDING INVESTIGATION OF CO-OCCURRING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. THIS CLINIC HAS PROVED SO SUCCESSFUL THAT CNH PLANS TO OPEN AN ADDITIONAL CLINIC AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION. (CONTINUED)
Expenses: $25K
EDUCATION: GAI CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIPS TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE EDUCATION IN SEVERAL MAJOR WAYS, INCLUDING THE VERY POPULAR GLUTEN FREE EDUCATION DAY OF THE WASHINGTON, D.C., AREA, WITH THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC THE ANNUAL GLUTEN FREE EDUCATION DAY WAS HELD VIA WEBCAST. GAI CONTINUED ITS FUNDING AND DEVELOPING OF ITS PODCASTS AND WEBCASTS, REACHING A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 75. THE LONG-ESTABLISHED GLUTEN FREE DIET AND RESOURCE CENTER APP (WITH CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL) CONTINUED TO BE VIEWED BY THOUSANDS INTERNATIONALLY. IN ADDITION, AS AN OUTGROWTH OF AND RELATING TO THEIR WORK AT THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC FOR CELIAC DISEASE, THE CLINIC DIRECTOR AND STAFF WERE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING GIVING TALKS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND PRESENTING PAPERS AT PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEETINGS.
Expenses: $108K
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GAI CONTINUED TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, GAI VIA ITS WEBSITE AUTOIMMUNEINSTITUTE.ORG BECAME THE MOST TRUSTED AND IN-DEPTH, ACCURATE RESOURCE IN PROVIDING VERY CURRENT UPDATES, EXTENSIVE INFORMATION, AND WELL RESEARCHED ARTICLES ON COVID SCIENCE AND MEDICINE RELATING TO AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE. WE SERVED NEARLY 100,000 VIEWERS DURING 2020 (WHICH INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY IN 2021). IN ADDITION, THE GAI WEBSITE CONTAINS LINKS TO THE MORE THAN 75 PODCASTS AND MANY WEBCASTS IT HAS FUNDED AND HELPED DEVELOP ON CELIAC DISEASE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, AS WELL AS MANY WEBCASTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES IT HAS CREATED AND INCLUDED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WITH A FOCUS ON COVID-19A. OUR WEBSITE AUTOIMMUNEINSTITUTE.ORG IS A UNIQUELY VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR OUR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE COMMUNITY. GAI ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC WITH OUR COVID AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE TIMELINE, IDENTIFYING AND SUMMARIZING PRIMARY SOURCE PEER REVIEWED SCIENCE AND MEDICAL STUDIES AND FACTS; PUBLISHING ORIGINAL ARTICLES ON IMPORTANT TOPICS AND DEVELOPING AND BUILDING OUT OTHER POPULAR FEATURES INCLUDING OUR SCIENCE AND MEDICINE BASED AUTOIMMUNE A-Z LIST, RESOURCE LISTS, AND MORE. WE ARE A RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, FIELDING INQUIRIES FROM REPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND QUICKLY RESPONDING TO TRENDS OF NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF OUR COMMUNITY. DURING 2022 WE AVERAGED NEARLY 120,000 PAGE VIEWS/MONTH, 30,000 ACTIVE VIEWERS AND SURPASSED 2 MILLION VIEWS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, DC, NY.
Walter And Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute has distributed a total of $1.7M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $70K. Individual grants have ranged from $30 to $600K.
Walter And Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walter And Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute is headquartered in MCLEAN, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Boek Werness | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $190K | $59K | $249K |
| Alfreda Jones Md | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marlene Bekey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Weinstein | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$16.6M
Fair Market Value
$21.8M
Net Worth
$16.1M
Grants Paid
$603K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$199K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $16.6M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$70K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
19
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable EndowmentRESEARCH AND EUCATION IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES | Warwick, RI | $600K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Law Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Endowment Of The Diplomatic ReceptionGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Bobby Jones & Chiari Syringomyelia FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Metro Washington ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Potomac, MD | $200 |
Expenses: $109K
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| WikimediaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $104 | 2023 |
| Mclean Volunteer Fire DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Mclean, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Children'S National Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Order Of St John Usa PrioryGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| WikipediaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $104 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable FundTO DESIGNATE THE FUNDS FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT | Warwick, RI | $480K | 2021 |
| Philanthropic RoundtableGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |
| Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomelia FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Tudor PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Arcs Foundation Metro Washington ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Potomac, MD | $350 | 2021 |
| Weta RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $30 | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Endowment Of The Diplomatic Reception RoomsGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $2K | 2020 |
| Crohns And Colitis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| North American Society For The Study Of Celiac Disease (Nasscd)GENERAL SUPPORT | Downers Grove, IL | $100 | 2020 |
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