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 public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 197 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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