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Scientific Research Grant Funders in Washington
197 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Washington nonprofits in recent years, together directing $933.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 197 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
197
Scientific research funders
$933.3M
Given to Washington nonprofits
1,183
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active scientific research funders in Washington
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Washington giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Washington | $588.7M | 12 | 2024 |
| 2 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $114.4M | 14 | 2024 |
| 3 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $32.9M | 72 | 2024 |
| 4 | William Lawrence and Blanche Hughes | Kentucky | $22.4M | 4 | 2025 |
| 5 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Maryland | $10.2M | 5 | 2025 |
| 6 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $9.7M | 17 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $9.6M | 18 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $7.7M | 17 | 2024 |
| 9 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $6.9M | 9 | 2023 |
| 10 | Allen Institute | Washington | $6.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 | James D and Sherry Raisbeck | Washington | $6.3M | 4 | 2023 |
| 12 | Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Washington | $6.2M | 22 | 2022 |
| 13 | Mercatus Center Inc | Virginia | $5.4M | 8 | 2025 |
| 14 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $5.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 15 | Parker Institute for Cancer | California | $5.1M | 9 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Washington — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 197 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. Free, no credit card.
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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 Washington nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to Washington recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.