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The Larry Ellison Foundation

Preselected recipients only Walnut Creek, California · EIN 943269827

The Larry Ellison Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $70.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $70.0 million and the largest $70.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $53.9 million the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$53.9 million3$192 million
2024$70.0 million1$117 million

How to apply

The Larry Ellison 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 The Larry Ellison Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Tony Blair InstituteTo support effective governance work in africa$70.0 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Larry Ellison Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Larry Ellison Foundation give?

$70.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $70.0 million.

Who runs The Larry Ellison Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence J Ellison (Sole Director/President), Paul T Marinelli (Chief Financial Officer), Tanya McGregor (Secretary) and Barry Mori (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Larry Ellison Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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