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National Academy of Sciences

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 530196932  ·  Private foundation

National Academy of Sciences is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $62.0M in annual giving against $1.55B in assets. This page documents the 534 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for National Academy of Sciences — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$62.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.55B
Total assets
534
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What National Academy of Sciences funds

National Academy of Sciences's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Academy of Sciences, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Louisiana State University
RESEARCH GRANT
Baton Rouge, LA$6.0M2023
Louisiana State University
RESEARCH GRANTS
Baton Rouge, LA$5.2M2024
Smithsonian Science Education Center
RESEARCH GRANT
Washington, DC$3.7M2020
Texas A&m University
RESEARCH GRANT
College Station, TX$3.5M2023
Louisiana State University
Research Grant
Baton Rouge, LA$3.4M2019
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst
RESEARCH GRANT
Woods Hole, MD$2.7M2022
Florida State University
RESEARCH GRANT
Tallahassee, FL$2.3M2023
Florida State University
RESEARCH GRANTS
Tallahassee, FL$2.2M2024
Texas A&m University
RESEARCH GRANTS
College Station, TX$2.1M2024
University of North Carolina-chapel Hill
Research Grant
Chapel Hill, NC$1.7M2019
University of South Florida
Research Grant
Tampa, FL$1.7M2018
Texas A&m University
RESEARCH GRANT
College Station, TX$1.6M2022
The Urban Institute
Research Grant
Washington, DC$1.6M2019
University of Florida
RESEARCH GRANT
Gainesville, FL$1.6M2023
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst
RESEARCH GRANT
Woods Hole, MA$1.6M2023

National Academy of Sciences giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$15.5M
2019$28.2M
2020$19.3M
2022$31.0M
2023$32.7M
2024$32.1M

How to apply for funding from National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences'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 nas.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about National Academy of Sciences

Does National Academy of Sciences accept grant applications?
National Academy of Sciences'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 National Academy of Sciences fund?
National Academy of Sciences's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University, Smithsonian Science Education Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Academy of Sciences give in grants?
National Academy of Sciences reported $62.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $158.9M over 534 grants.
Where is National Academy of Sciences located?
National Academy of Sciences is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530196932.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Academy of Sciences'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 National Academy of Sciences. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.