Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Chevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 590735717 · Private foundation
Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a Maryland-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $56.1M in annual giving against $23.84B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 743 grants for Howard Hughes Medical Institute. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Howard Hughes Medical Institute funds
Howard Hughes Medical Institute's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Ctr Medical Research | Seattle, WA | $3.6M | 2017 |
| University of Pittsburgh Science Education Alliance | Pittsburgh, PA | $3.3M | 2020 |
| Ibiology Inc Open Access | San Francisco, CA | $3.3M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Howard Hughes Medical Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at hhmi.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Does Howard Hughes Medical Institute accept grant applications?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Howard Hughes Medical Institute fund?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Ctr, University of Pittsburgh, Ibiology Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Howard Hughes Medical Institute give in grants?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute reported $56.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $364.7M over 743 grants.
- Where is Howard Hughes Medical Institute located?
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 590735717.
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