UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund
Preselected recipients only
UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5.2 million and the largest $5.2 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5.2 million
- Largest grant$5.2 million
- Assets$139 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.2 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 1 | $125 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 1 | $139 million |
How to apply
UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund 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 UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco | Provide funding for phd education programs in the basic sciences | $5.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Mortiz
- Harriet Heyman
- Melissa Narula
- Gretchen Selfridge
Questions people ask
Does UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5.2 million.
Who runs UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Mortiz (President/Cfo), Harriet Heyman (Director), Melissa Narula (Assistant Secretary) and Gretchen Selfridge (Audit Chair).
What does UCSF Discovery Fellows Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.