Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $3,138,391 (tax year 2023, Contributions, gifts, grants paid from 990-PF)
- Grant Range: $52,500–$500,000 (typical range based on recent grant history; median $250,000)
- Challenge Grants: Up to $1,000,000 (multi-year commitments)
- Geographic Focus: California
- Application Method: Letter of inquiry; guidelines available upon request
- Number of Grants: 10 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: $313,839 in 2023
- Total Assets: $36,110,497 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Phone: (626) 793-9400
- Address: 155 North Lake Avenue, 11th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101-2333
Funding Priorities
- Higher education institutions (colleges and universities)
- Hospitals and medical centres
- Chemistry and biochemistry programmes
- Scientific research and laboratory equipment
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Endowed professorships in science fields
What They Don't Fund
Restricted to California-based hospitals, medical centres, colleges, and universities. Does not fund organisations outside California or those not falling within these categories.
Application Process & Timeline
Organisations should submit a letter stating the purpose of the application and the amount requested, along with documentation of tax-exempt status from IRS and state authorities and IRS private foundation ruling. Application guidelines are available upon request from the trust.
References
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