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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4265340

TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · NEEDHAM, MA 02494

Financials

$3.4M$3.4M2022$3.1M$3.2M2023$2M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,024,777$3,440,984-$1,416,207$4,532,273$540,016$3,992,257
June 30, 2024990$3,146,338$3,178,868-$32,530$5,736,175$446,544$5,289,631
June 30, 2023990$3,410,116$3,371,665$38,451$5,293,709$282,421$5,011,288
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$227,671
Program service revenue
$1,606,981
Investment income
$190,125
Net gain from sales of assets
$85,717
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$506,270
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$412,653
Other salaries and wages
$376,311
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$928,261
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$48,848
Accounting fees
$125,292
Occupancy
$1,188
Travel
$138,789
Program services (functional)
$2,989,974
Management and general (functional)
$451,010

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,736,175
Total assets, end of year
$4,532,273
Total liabilities, end of year
$540,016
Net assets, end of year
$3,992,257
Publicly traded securities
$3,166,599
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,967,257
Net assets with donor restrictions
$25,000
Gross receipts
$2,024,777
Employees
9
Volunteers
22
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE DIXONCEO
Trustee or director
40$180,047
CARRIER STEFFENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$152,680
LAURA BABALA MSW LCSW CYTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$100,962
J WALTER FREIBERG IIISECRETARY/CL
Trustee or director
20$48,866
LICIA SKYCO-FOUNDER
Officer
10$45,600
BESSEL VAN DER KOLKCO-FOUNDER
Officer
20$9,600
BENJAMIN FRYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANK ANDERSON MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANINA FISHER PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE DIXONCEO
Officer
40$175,000
SUSAN LAGOSDIRECTOR OPE
Officer
40$109,904
LICIA SKYCO-FOUNDER
Officer
10$87,461
CARRIER STEFFENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$81,923
J WALTER FREIBERG IIISECRETARY/CL
Trustee or director
20$14,602
BESSEL VAN DER KOLKCO-FOUNDER
Officer
20$12,493
JANINA FISHER PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$1,200
LAURA BABALA MSW LCSW CYTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN H FISHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BENJAMIN FRYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAH ROONEY O'BRIENDOMBUDMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH REAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTIN TEICHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN TIFFANYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
GWENDOLYN VANSANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN S WALKERINVESTIGATOR
Highest-paid employee
40$147,544
LICIA SKYCEO AND CO-F
Officer
40$121,309
SUSAN LAGOSCFO AND TREA
Officer
40$98,667
BRUCE DIXONCEO
Officer
40$94,613
BESSEL VAN DER KOLKCHAIR AND CO
Officer
20$63,508
J WALTER FREIBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$14,583
LAURA BABALA MSW LCSW CYTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN H FISHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BENJAMIN FRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WYNNE MORGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAH ROONEY O'BRIENDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANINA FISHER PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH REAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CARRIER STEFFENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTIN TEICHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN TIFFANYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GWENDOLYN VANSANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
117 KENDRICK ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2724
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
1318 BEACON STREET, BROOKLINE MA 02446
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
J WALTER FREIBERG III, 8 CROSS NECK ROAD, MARION, MA 02738
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, 1318 BEACON STREET, BROOKLINE MA 02446
Signed the 990
J WALTER FREIBERG III, SECRETARY/CLERK
Phone
(617) 335-3677
Return prepared by
CHARLAND MARCIANO & COMPANY CPAS LLP

Mission

TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION"), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE CLINICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS BY SUPPORTING NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUES ARE DERIVED FROM ADMISSIONS TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES A GLOBAL IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AUDIENCE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY OF RESEARCHERS AND CLINICIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT OUR MISSION, WE PERFORM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT TRANSLATES INTO INNOVATIVE BODY-BASED TREATMENT MODALITIES THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP PEOPLE HEAL FROM THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA. THROUGH OUR INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA CONFERENCE, CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES, AND A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS LED BY OUR EXPERIENCED FACULTY MEMBERS AND THE TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE, WE ARE ABLE TO REACH A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE.
    Expenses $2,986,127 · grants $506,270 · revenue $1,605,747
  • TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS CLINICAL TRIALS IN THERAPEUTIC AREAS IN CONSORTIUM WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT RESEARCH & EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $3,847 · revenue $1,234

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4265340
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E05)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,532,273
Income (IRS master file)
$2,024,777

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,024,777$3,440,984$4,532,273IRS
990June 2024$3,146,338$3,178,868$5,736,175IRS
990June 2023$3,410,116$3,371,665$5,293,709XML
990June 2022$3,768,164$2,697,471$4,929,258IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990January 2021–––IRS
990January 2020–––IRS
990January 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: BESSEL VAN DER KOLK
January 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-4265340).

Questions about TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC is 82-4265340.
Is TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names J WALTER FREIBERG III.
Who are the officers and directors of TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,047 (BRUCE DIXON, CEO).
How much revenue does TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,024,777, expenses of $3,440,984 and total assets of $4,532,273 at year end.

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