The Agouron Institute
Preselected recipients only
The Agouron Institute is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $441,222. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$441,222
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.8 million the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 25 | $21.3 million |
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 22 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 25 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
The Agouron Institute 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 The Agouron Institute funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $143,196 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $958,447 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $441,222 |
| Maryland | 3 | $186,725 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | Scientific research & education | $441,222 |
| California Institute of Technology | Scientific research & education | $430,000 |
| Stanford University | Scientific research & education | $370,590 |
| John Hopkins University | Scientific research & education | $106,725 |
| Universidad de Concepcion | Scientific research & education | $100,000 |
| University of Ca Santa Cruz | Scientific research & education | $96,857 |
| Life Sciences Research Foundation | Scientific research & education | $70,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | Scientific research & education | $35,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca San Diego | Scientific research & education | $30,000 |
| McGill University | Scientific research & education | $17,500 |
| European Molecular Biology Laboratory | Scientific research & education | $15,000 |
| Biophysical Society | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| Marine Biological Lab | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca Berkeley | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| The Geobiology Society | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents Davis | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| University of Southern California | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| Iowa State University | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| University Tuebingen | Scientific research & education | $5,696 |
| University of North Carolina | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Asn Conferences | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Corporacion Instituto Milenio de Oceanografia | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Scientific research & eduction | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Melvin Simon
- Edward Stolper
- Dr Theodore Friedmann
- Dr Gordon Gill
- Dr David Hirsch
- Dr Deborah Spector
- Dr John Abelson
- Gary Friedman
- Peter Johnson
- Dr John Grotzinger
Questions people ask
Does The Agouron Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Agouron Institute give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Agouron Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Melvin Simon (Chairman), Edward Stolper (Director), Dr Theodore Friedmann (Director) and Dr Gordon Gill (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Agouron Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.