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The Ambrose Monell Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131982683  ·  Private foundation

The Ambrose Monell Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $15.2M in annual giving against $86.5M in assets. This page documents the 468 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Ambrose Monell Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$15.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$86.5M
Total assets
468
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Ambrose Monell Foundation funds

The Ambrose Monell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, veterans, women girls.

childrenveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ambrose Monell Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Monell Chemical Senses Center
$1,000,000 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES; $2,000,000 REMAINDER OF $5,500,000 GRANT INSTALLMENT REFERRED TO IN LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2024; $5,500,
Philadelphia, PA$9.3M2024
Monell Chemical Senses Center
THE FIRST AND SECOND $500,000 INSTALLMENTS OF THE 2022 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT REFERRED TO LETTER DATED JUNE 18, 2019; THE 2022 $500,000 GRA
Philadelphia, PA$7.5M2022
Monell Chemical Senses Center
THIRD AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF $2,900,000 TOWARDS THE $5,500,000 GRANT REFERRED TO IN LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2022; $3,250,000 PREPAYMENT F
Philadelphia, PA$6.2M2023
Monell Chemical Senses Center
$50,000 FOR MORLEY KARE FUND ; $75,000 FOR BUILDING'S CANOPY REPAIRS; $1,000,000 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES; $500,000 FOR RECRUITMENT OF NEW FACUL
Philadelhia, PA$1.7M2020
Cleveland Clinic - Genomic Medicine Institute
$350,000 FIRST AND SECOND INSTALLMENTS OF GRANT FOR APPLICATION TO THE MONELL FELLOWSHIP; $400,000 FIRST AND SECOND INSTALLMENTS OF GRANT FO
Cleveland, OH$750K2023
Cancer Research Institute
FIRST INSTALLMENT OF $1,250,000 GRANT FOR APPLICATION TO THE STAR AWARD
New York, NY$750K2022
Rockefeller University
$500,000 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND $100,000 FOR APPLICATION TO DR. JARVIS' EARTH BIOGENOME INITIATIVE
New York, NY$600K2024
Rockefeller University
$500,000 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND $100,000 FOR APPLICATION TO DR. JARVIS' EARTH BIOGENOME INITIATIVE
New York, NY$600K2023
American Museum of Natural History
$300,000 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND $200,000 FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR COMPARATIVE GENOMICS
New York, NY$500K2023
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
SECOND INSTALLMENT OF $1,000,000 GRANT FOR APPLICATION TO RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE TOW CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ONCOLOGY REFERRED TO IN LET
New York, NY$500K2023
Dana Farber Cancer Center
FIRST INSTALLMENT FOR APPLICATION TO THE PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES FUND
Boston, MA$500K2023
Cancer Research Institute
SECOND AND THIRD INSTALLMENTS OF $250,000 EACH TOWARDS GRANT FOR APPLICATION TO THE STAR AWARD REFERRED TO IN LETTER DATED DECEMBER 14, 2022
New York, NY$500K2023
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
FIRST INSTALLMENT OF $1,000,000 GRANT FOR APPLICATION TO RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE TOW CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ONCOLOGY
New York, NY$500K2022
Dana Farber Cancer Center
THIRD AND FINAL INSTALLMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT OF IMMUNOTHERAPIES IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PROGRAM
Boston, MA$500K2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
TO THE CENTER FOR EPIGENETIC RESEARCH
New York, NY$500K2020

The Ambrose Monell Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$15.2M
2022$18.9M
2023$19.0M
2024$19.9M

How to apply for funding from The Ambrose Monell Foundation

The Ambrose Monell Foundation'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 monellfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Ambrose Monell Foundation

Does The Ambrose Monell Foundation accept grant applications?
The Ambrose Monell Foundation'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 The Ambrose Monell Foundation fund?
The Ambrose Monell Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Monell Chemical Senses Center, Monell Chemical Senses Center, Monell Chemical Senses Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Ambrose Monell Foundation give in grants?
The Ambrose Monell Foundation reported $15.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $73.1M over 468 grants.
Where is The Ambrose Monell Foundation located?
The Ambrose Monell Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131982683.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Ambrose Monell Foundation'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 The Ambrose Monell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.