Danaher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Danaher Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$57.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.9 million | 44 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 23 | $19.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 20 | $57.7 million |
How to apply
Danaher 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 Danaher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $2.4 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $1.8 million |
| The Childrens Inn at NIH Inc | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $116,420 |
| American National Red Cross | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $97,170 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $79,580 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $59,702 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $53,924 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Charitable | $50,000 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $32,020 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $29,119 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $27,693 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $24,288 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $20,130 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $19,174 |
| YourCause LLC | Charitable | $17,531 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Bouda
- Frank T McFaden
- James F O'Reilly
- Adam Tursi
- Brett A Cornell
Questions people ask
Does Danaher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Danaher Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Danaher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Bouda (President Director), Frank T McFaden (V.P. & Treasurer), James F O'Reilly (V.P. & Secretary) and Adam Tursi (Asst. Secretary Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Danaher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.