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Scientific Research Grant Funders in District of Columbia
190 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $96.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 190 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
190
Scientific research funders
$96.1M
Given to District of Columbia nonprofits
770
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active scientific research funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $12.1M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation | California | $9.3M | 4 | 2023 |
| 3 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $6.9M | 27 | 2024 |
| 4 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | District of Columbia | $5.0M | 11 | 2024 |
| 5 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $4.9M | 5 | 2023 |
| 6 | Hyundai Hope On Wheels | California | $3.9M | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Western National Parks Association | Arizona | $3.8M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $3.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 9 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $2.9M | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | American Psychiatric Association | District of Columbia | $2.9M | 9 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $2.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $2.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Revive & Restore | California | $2.2M | 5 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $2.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | New York | $1.9M | 8 | 2024 |
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How this list is built. Bespoke Grants indexes 13M+ grants from public IRS Form 990 filings. This page shows foundations whose giving carries a documented scientific research focus and that have funded District of Columbia nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to District of Columbia recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.