Maravai Lifesciences Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maravai Lifesciences Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $254,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$254,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2023 was down from $285,225 the year before.
77% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $285,225 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $254,000 | 14 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Maravai Lifesciences 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maravai Lifesciences Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $194,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voices for Children | Donation | $50,000 |
| Curesearch for Children's Cancer | Donation | $25,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Donation | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children | Donation | $25,000 |
| Red Cross | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Waldorf School of San Diego | Donation | $20,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | Donation | $16,000 |
| Connect Foundation | Donation | $15,000 |
| Curebound DBA Pedals for A Cause | Donation | $10,000 |
| Brunswick County Schools Co MLK Scholarship | Donation | $10,000 |
| Generation Steam | Donation | $10,000 |
| Say San Diego | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Mrna Medicines | Donation | $10,000 |
| Front Runners & Walkers San Diego | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rajesh Asarpota
- Kurt Oreshack
Questions people ask
Does Maravai Lifesciences Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maravai Lifesciences Foundation give?
$254,000 in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Maravai Lifesciences Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Rajesh Asarpota (Cfo) and Kurt Oreshack (Officer).
What does Maravai Lifesciences Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.