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Mcmaster University

the United States  ·  EIN 237213309  ·  Private foundation

Mcmaster University is a private foundation based in the United States. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $55.0M in grants paid and $2.11B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 73 individual grants from this funder — $4.7M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$55.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.11B
Total assets
73
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Mcmaster University funds

Mcmaster University's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.

Health CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mcmaster University, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Rsrch Inst at Nationwide Children's Hospital
sub-grant
Detroit, MI$408K2020
University of Memphis
sub-grant
Memphis, TN$310K2019
Regents of University of Colorado
sub-grant
Denver, CO$285K2018
University of Colorado
SUB-GRANT
Denver, CO$274K2022
The Rsrch Inst at Nationwide Children's Hospital
sub-grant
Detroit, MI$273K2019
University of Kansas Medical Center
SUB-GRANT
Kansas City, KS$215K2025
University of Colorado
SUB-GRANT
Denver, CO$182K2023
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
SUB-GRANT
Seattle, WA$173K2019
Kumc Research Institute
sub-grant
Kansas City, KS$153K2019
University of Colorado
SUB-GRANT
Denver, CO$130K2025
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
SUB-GRANT
Philadelphia, PA$129K2017
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
sub-grant
Novato, CA$128K2019
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
SUB-GRANT
Philadelphia, PA$119K2019
State University of Buffalo
SUB-GRANT
Albany, NY$94K2023
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
SUB-GRANT
Philadelphia, PA$90K2020

Mcmaster University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$284K
2018$645K
2019$1.3M
2020$611K
2022$349K
2023$611K
2024$463K
2025$426K

How to apply for funding from Mcmaster University

Mcmaster University's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mcmaster.ca.

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Frequently asked questions about Mcmaster University

Does Mcmaster University accept grant applications?
Mcmaster University's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mcmaster University fund?
Mcmaster University's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include The Rsrch Inst at Nationwide Children's Hospital, University of Memphis, Regents of University of Colorado. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mcmaster University give in grants?
Mcmaster University reported $55.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 73 grants.
Where is Mcmaster University located?
Mcmaster University is based in the United States. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237213309.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mcmaster University'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 Mcmaster University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.