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.
What Burroughs Wellcome Fund funds
Burroughs Wellcome Fund's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research, higher education, k-12 education.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Burroughs Wellcome Fund, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Grants Paid Attachment SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT | Durham, NC | $37.7M | 2024 |
| See Grants Paid Attachment SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT | Research Triangle Park, NC | $34.2M | 2023 |
| See Grants Paid Attachment SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT | Research Triangle Park, NC | $34.0M | 2022 |
| See Grants Paid Attachment SEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT | Research Triangle Park, NC | $33.0M | 2020 |
Burroughs Wellcome Fund giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Burroughs Wellcome Fund
From Burroughs Wellcome Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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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Match my nonprofit to funders →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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Burroughs Wellcome Fund?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Burroughs Wellcome Fund, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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