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THE WINDWARD ISLANDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

BRIGHTWATERS, NY · EIN 133768443 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE Q053 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · sgu.edu
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

To advance health and sustainable environmental development through multi-disciplinary research and education programs. To promote collaborative relationships between internationally recognized scholars and regional scientists, and by adhering to the highest ethical and academic standards in the design and conduct of research.

profile · synthesized from sources

St. George's University (SGU) is a private medical and veterinary school located in Grenada, West Indies, serving an international student body. The institution offers programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and other health sciences, with a focus on preparing students for global medical careers. It provides comprehensive student support services, including orientation, housing assistance, and academic resources.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

New Student Orientation
Mandatory program preparing new students for academic life at SGU, including campus tours, administrative check-ins, and academic preparation.
School of Medicine
Offers a medical education program for students preparing for careers in medicine, including orientation, academic instruction, and white coat ceremony.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Provides veterinary medical education with specific dress code requirements and clinical skills training for students.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Clinical training partnerships
      Provides clinical and ambulatory training opportunities for medical students through affiliations with over 85 hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • International research collaboration
      Fosters collaborative relationships between international scholars and regional scientists to support research initiatives and strengthen global research capacity.
  • Higher Education Career Placement 1 activity
    • Medical education and residency placement
      Graduates medical students through its School of Medicine, with over 25,000 graduates since 1981, and supports US residency placement, achieving a 94% placement rate for graduates over the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, including over 800 placements in 2026 alone.
  • Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
    • Medical student research support
      Conducts multidisciplinary research and offers research opportunities for medical students through the Medical Student Research Initiative, aligned with broader programs focused on health and sustainable environmental development.
  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Pre-health advisor campus visits
      Hosts pre-health advisors for three-day campus visits in Grenada, covering airfare, hotel, meals, and transportation, and includes tours of academic and student life facilities as well as meetings with faculty and students from the School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.90M
Contributions & grants$1.90M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.65M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +59.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • BARONESS HOWELLS OBE — President
  • CALUM NL MACPHERSON PHD — Vice President
  • ELLEN RATNER MED LLD — Director
  • ESPERANCE SCHAEFER MD MPH — Director
  • GEORGE MCGUIRE MSC — Director
  • JOSEPH FELDMAN MD — Director
  • KAREN LAWSON PHD — Director
  • KIRANI JAMES BSC — Director
  • MARGARET LAMBERT MA — Secretary/Treas
  • TREVOR P NOEL MPH PHD — Deputy Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • 15 renowned academic institutions Partner — Offers preclinical or undergraduate pathways that lead into SGU’s MD program or MD tracks.
  • 85+ hospital and clinical center partners Partner — Provides clinical training opportunities for SGU medical students across the US, Canada, and the UK.
  • 85+ hospitals and health systems Partner — Provides clinical and ambulatory training through affiliations with hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
  • New York City Health + Hospitals Partner — Partnership for the CityDoctors Scholarship providing hands-on training at NYC’s largest hospital network.
  • St. George's University Partner — Partners with St. George's University to host advisor visits, which covers all travel and accommodation costs.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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