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Cardiovascular Research Foundation

Cardiovascular research foundation is an independent, academically focused organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. The …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Cardiovascular Research Foundation

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is an independent, academically focused nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
H20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

Cardiovascular research foundation is an independent, academically focused organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. The organization has played a major role in realizing dramatic improvements in the lives of countless numbers of patients by establishing the safe use of new technologies and therapies in the subspecialty of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H20Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cardiovascular Research Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cardiovascular Research Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 521752653. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $69M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cardiovascular Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521752653. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Cardiovascular Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Cardiovascular Research Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cardiovascular Research Foundation has $69M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cardiovascular Research Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $69M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cardiovascular Research Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cardiovascular Research Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is an independent, academically focused nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. Cardiovascular Research Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $69M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Cardiovascular Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cardiovascular Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521752653, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
223

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

EI
Eileen M••••••
Treasurer & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Second edition of cardiovascular encyclopedia reflects rapid advances in heart medicine - UT Health San Antonio

news.uthscsa.edu ·

Multi-omic analysis of deep learning-derived phenotypes links ophthalmic imaging to cardiovascular and neurological traits - Nature

www.nature.com ·

Molecular Phenotyping at Single-Cell Resolution for Cardiovascular Disease | Circulation Research - American Heart Association Journals

www.ahajournals.org ·

Funders' Expectations for Open Science in Cardiovascular Research: A Scoping Review of the Largest Cardiovascular Research Funders - American Heart Association Journals

www.ahajournals.org ·

AI coach rewrites the rules of cardiovascular research - Stanford Report

news.stanford.edu ·

$3 million donation to OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute will advance excellence in cardiovascular research, care, education - OHSU News

news.ohsu.edu ·

Competing Risks in Cardiovascular Research: A Practical Perspective - American Heart Association Journals

www.ahajournals.org ·

Competing Risks in Cardiovascular Research: A Practical Perspective - American Heart Association Journals

www.ahajournals.org ·

FIU launches Center for Innovation in Cardiovascular Health to tackle America’s leading cause of death - Florida International University

news.fiu.edu ·

Recent advances and emerging perspectives in vascular and cardiovascular research: A 2025 update - Nature

www.nature.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Second edition of cardiovascular encyclopedia reflects rapid advances in heart medicine - UT Health San Antonio
Jul 2026
news.uthscsa.edu
Multi-omic analysis of deep learning-derived phenotypes links ophthalmic imaging to cardiovascular and neurological trai
Jun 2026
www.nature.com
Molecular Phenotyping at Single-Cell Resolution for Cardiovascular Disease | Circulation Research - American Heart Assoc
Jun 2026
www.ahajournals.org
Funders' Expectations for Open Science in Cardiovascular Research: A Scoping Review of the Largest Cardiovascular Resear
May 2026
www.ahajournals.org
AI coach rewrites the rules of cardiovascular research - Stanford Report
May 2026
news.stanford.edu
$3 million donation to OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute will advance excellence in cardiovascular research, care, ed
Apr 2026
news.ohsu.edu
Competing Risks in Cardiovascular Research: A Practical Perspective - American Heart Association Journals
Mar 2026
www.ahajournals.org
Competing Risks in Cardiovascular Research: A Practical Perspective - American Heart Association Journals
Mar 2026
www.ahajournals.org
FIU launches Center for Innovation in Cardiovascular Health to tackle America’s leading cause of death - Florida Interna
Jan 2026
news.fiu.edu
Recent advances and emerging perspectives in vascular and cardiovascular research: A 2025 update - Nature
Jan 2026
www.nature.com
Form filed
$68.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$78.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$52.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$37.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 83 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cardiovascular Research Foundation

What is Cardiovascular Research Foundation?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is an independent, academically focused nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education.
When was Cardiovascular Research Foundation founded?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation was founded in 1991.
Who leads Cardiovascular Research Foundation?
Eileen Morales serves as Treasurer & CFO.
Where is Cardiovascular Research Foundation located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Cardiovascular Research Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cardiovascular Research Foundation trustworthy?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cardiovascular Research Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521752653.
What is Cardiovascular Research Foundation's website?
http://www.crf.org