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Cause Medical researchAll States4,412 funders

Foundations that fund medical research

4,412 private foundations with a return in the last two years gave $1.1 billion to medical research organizations in 6,504 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 1,096 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to medical research

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is medical research.

  1. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $270,947,656 to medical research
  2. NSN Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $100,000,000 to medical research
  3. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 39 grants Accepts applications $64,520,663 to medical research
  4. Stanley Family FoundationBriarcliff Manor, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000,000 to medical research
  5. The Eli and Edythe Broad FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000,000 to medical research
  6. Gary and Mary West Charitable TrustLa Jolla, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $36,000,000 to medical research
  7. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,600,000 to medical research
  8. Tosa FoundationPortola Valley, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000,000 to medical research
  9. The Benificus FoundationSan Carlos, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $21,383,580 to medical research
  10. Red Gates FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,840,729 to medical research
  11. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $20,225,000 to medical research
  12. Paula and Rodger Riney FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $15,139,644 to medical research
  13. Treehouse Family FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,134,874 to medical research
  14. The Pentecost FoundationBradenton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $12,065,000 to medical research
  15. Crankstart FoundationSan Jose, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $10,300,000 to medical research
  16. Emmet Family Charitable FoundationNewark, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000,000 to medical research
  17. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $9,950,000 to medical research
  18. The Ambrose Monell FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $9,650,000 to medical research
  19. The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $8,458,000 to medical research
  20. The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustNew York, NY · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $6,989,180 to medical research
  21. The Duke EndowmentCharlotte, NC · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $6,357,252 to medical research
  22. Druckenmiller FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $6,000,000 to medical research
  23. The Tu FoundationFountain Valley, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,683,062 to medical research
  24. Abraham J and Phyllis Katz FoundationNewnan, GA · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $4,300,000 to medical research
  25. The Christina FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,258,599 to medical research
  26. The Klarman Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,850,841 to medical research
  27. Skylight Charitable TrustScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $3,609,523 to medical research
  28. The Cuta-Papa Foundation IncTinton Falls, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,174,393 to medical research
  29. Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $3,110,000 to medical research
  30. Diana Davis Spencer Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,000,000 to medical research
  31. Good Ventures FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000,000 to medical research
  32. Tiny Blue Dot IncWest Hollywood, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,726,044 to medical research
  33. The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable FoundationRye Brook, NY · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $2,720,663 to medical research
  34. Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research FoundationNeedham, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,655,976 to medical research
  35. Harold Alfond FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to medical research
  36. DRS Bruce & Lee FoundationFlorence, SC · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500,000 to medical research
  37. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $2,500,000 to medical research
  38. William K Bowes Jr FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,350,000 to medical research
  39. The Polsky FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,296,198 to medical research
  40. The Simons Foundation IncNew York, NY · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $2,266,142 to medical research
  41. The John Martin FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $2,250,000 to medical research
  42. Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,218,333 to medical research
  43. The Shanahan Family Charitable FoundationPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,110,308 to medical research
  44. The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,105,306 to medical research
  45. Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,074,900 to medical research
  46. Richard K Lubin Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,068,317 to medical research
  47. The Anne Wojcicki FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,035,342 to medical research
  48. Linde Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000,000 to medical research
  49. The Carl Victor Page Memorial FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to medical research
  50. Schwarz Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to medical research

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 39 grants Accepts applications $64,520,663 to medical research
  2. The Ambrose Monell FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $9,650,000 to medical research
  3. The Duke EndowmentCharlotte, NC · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $6,357,252 to medical research
  4. The Klarman Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,850,841 to medical research
  5. Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $3,110,000 to medical research
  6. The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable FoundationRye Brook, NY · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $2,720,663 to medical research
  7. Harold Alfond FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to medical research
  8. Linde Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000,000 to medical research
  9. Farmer Family FoundationCincinnati, OH · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $1,375,000 to medical research
  10. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $1,335,284 to medical research
  11. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,263,450 to medical research
  12. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $1,256,500 to medical research
  13. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,250,793 to medical research
  14. The Willard TC Johnson Foundation IncNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,160,000 to medical research
  15. The Meinders FoundationOklahoma City, OK · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to medical research
  16. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750,000 to medical research
  17. Yontz Valor FoundationExcelsior, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750,000 to medical research
  18. Warren Alpert FoundationProvidence, RI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $700,750 to medical research
  19. With FoundationSan Mateo, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $610,000 to medical research
  20. Rga FoundationChesterfield, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $600,000 to medical research
  21. James B Pendleton Charitable TrustBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $575,000 to medical research
  22. Hooter's Community Endowment Fund IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $542,961 to medical research
  23. Torrey Coast FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $506,731 to medical research
  24. Leo H Bendit Charitable FoundationChestnut Hill, MA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $501,500 to medical research
  25. Maor FoundationClayton, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to medical research

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