Vaccine Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vaccine Research Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $125,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 1 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Vaccine Research 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 Vaccine Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iavi | Scientific Research: Germline targeting HIV vaccine development project at IAVI NAC. | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Polveroni
- Christopher A Cottrell
- Christopher J Harris
- Yumiko V Taguchi
Questions people ask
Does Vaccine Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vaccine Research Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Vaccine Research Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Polveroni (CEO Director), Christopher A Cottrell (CFO Secretary Director), Christopher J Harris (Director) and Yumiko V Taguchi (Director).
What does Vaccine Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.