Erasca Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Erasca Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was down from $210,000 the year before.
90% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Erasca Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Erasca Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $84,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc | "General operating support". This organization activates the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partners with nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty in our communities. The organization envisions all of their neighbors having access to basic needs, access to education, and access to opportunities. | $25,000 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego | "General operating support." The organization is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. | $15,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | "General operating support." The organization provides nutritional support to San Diego residents at risk of malnutrition due to critical illnesses such as HIV, cancer, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Mama's Kitchen strives to help its clients stay healthy, preserve their dignity, and keep their families together by providing, medically tailored home-delivered meals and nutrition education - all at no cost. | $15,000 |
| Every Cure Inc | "General operating support." The organization applies AI to biomedical data to identify the most promising opportunities across all 22K diseases and 3K drugs - their AI platform can complete this work within days. They work with medical experts, physicians, drug companies, academics and patient advocacy groups to quantify the strength of evidence for every drug-disease match and prioritize those with highest potential to relieve suffering. | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | "General operating support." The organization is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). | $10,000 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | "General operating support." The organization enables hospitalized and medically-supervised children to remotely attend school. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Coastkeeper | "General operating support". The San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters in San Diego County. It is a major force in transforming the San Diego region into a leader in sustainable water management, supporting high biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and thriving neighborhoods. | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the Californias | "General operating support." The Foundation for the Children of the Californias is a tri-national collaboration with Canada, the United States, and Mexico, endeavoring to improve the health and nutrition of underserved children in the border region through support for the Hospital Infantil de las Californias, a model pediatric specialty medical and education complex, located in Baja. Hospital Infantil offers outpatient services in 25 specialties and services (including day surgeries, dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, etc.) in a 56,000-square-foot facility. Many of the staff are volunteers and no child is turned away for inability to pay. Hospital Infantil treats over 4000 patients every month from both sides of the border. | $2,500 |
| Lazarex Cancer Foundation | "General operating support." The organization strives to improve cancer health outcomes, FDA cancer clinical trial diversity and enrollment, and patient access to care by providing assistance with clinical trial navigation, reimbursing trial related travel costs, and partnering with at-risk communities to mobilize resources. Their vision is that everyone affected by cancer will have hope, dignity, support and the most advanced treatments made available to them at all stages of their journey. | $1,500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | "General operating support." The organization invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Lim
- Nicholas Chetwyn
- Ebun Garner
- David Chacko
- James Bristol
- Alexander Casdin
- Julie Hambleton
- Valerie Harding-Start
- Pratik Multani
- Michael Varney
Questions people ask
Does Erasca Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erasca Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Erasca Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Lim (President & Director), Nicholas Chetwyn (Vice President), Ebun Garner (Secretary) and David Chacko (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Erasca Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.