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Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina  ·  EIN 237225395  ·  Private foundation

Burroughs Wellcome Fund is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $33.0M in annual giving against $790.3M in assets. This page documents the 4 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Burroughs Wellcome Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$33.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$790.3M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Burroughs Wellcome Fund funds

Burroughs Wellcome Fund's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research, higher education, k-12 education.

Scientific ResearchHigher EducationK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Burroughs Wellcome Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Grants Paid Attachment
SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT
Durham, NC$37.7M2024
See Grants Paid Attachment
SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT
Research Triangle Park, NC$34.2M2023
See Grants Paid Attachment
SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT
Research Triangle Park, NC$34.0M2022
See Grants Paid Attachment
SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT
Research Triangle Park, NC$33.0M2020

Burroughs Wellcome Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$33.0M
2022$34.0M
2023$34.2M
2024$37.7M

How to apply for funding from Burroughs Wellcome Fund

From Burroughs Wellcome Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT AND WWW.BWFUND.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bwfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Does Burroughs Wellcome Fund accept grant applications?
Yes — Burroughs Wellcome Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Burroughs Wellcome Fund fund?
Burroughs Wellcome Fund's grants focus on scientific research. Recent recipients include See Grants Paid Attachment, See Grants Paid Attachment, See Grants Paid Attachment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Burroughs Wellcome Fund give in grants?
Burroughs Wellcome Fund reported $33.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $139.0M over 4 grants.
Where is Burroughs Wellcome Fund located?
Burroughs Wellcome Fund is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237225395.
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About this profile. This page is built from Burroughs Wellcome Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.