Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute
Preselected recipients only
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $69,882 and the largest $187,500. 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 grants20
- Typical grant$69,882
- Largest grant$187,500
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 14 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 20 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Reckitt Global Hygiene 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 Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $1.2 million in 13 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $187,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $159,648 |
| Iowa | 2 | $86,065 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $59,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $41,667 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington (Department of Environmental and Occupational Heal | Research | $187,500 |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (Department of Disease Control | Fellowship | $187,483 |
| African Population and Health Research Center | Fellowship | $173,656 |
| Burnet Institute | Research | $169,100 |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | Fellowship | $164,604 |
| Burnet Institute | Research | $124,066 |
| University of Abomey-Calavi (Faculty of Agronomic Sciences) | Fellowship | $101,289 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (Global Health and Population) | Research | $96,411 |
| University of Iowa | Fellowship | $78,821 |
| Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Washted Centre) | Fellowship | $73,593 |
| The Behavioural Insights Team | Fellowship | $66,171 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (Global Health and Population) | Research | $63,237 |
| Uhas - University of Health and Allied Sciences | Research | $60,000 |
| Uhas - University of Health and Allied Sciences | Research | $60,000 |
| Yale School of Public Health | Research | $59,500 |
| Emory University - Rollins School of Public Health | Research | $41,667 |
| Biomedical Research and Training Institute | Fellowship | $33,032 |
| Icddrb | Research | $31,517 |
| University of Iowa | Fellowship | $7,244 |
| The Behavioural Insights Team | Fellowship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Ackerley
- Chris Jones
- Patty O'Hayer
- Joanne Pisani
- Elaine Setton
- Sarah Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $69,882.
Who runs Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Ackerley (Director), Chris Jones (Director), Patty O'Hayer (Director) and Joanne Pisani (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and education.