The Elsevier Foundation
Accepts applications
The Elsevier Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $946,401 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $210,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$946,401
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$397,266
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $861,929 the year before.
71% 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 | $861,929 | 47 | $461,827 |
| 2024 | $946,401 | 43 | $397,266 |
How to apply
| Contact | Domiziana Francescon The Elsevier Foundation, New York, NY 10010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (161) 021-5901 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Proposal requirements are listed on the foundation's website: www.elsevierfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Elsevier Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $707,401 in 28 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $85,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unesco | Research | $210,000 |
| Concern Worldwide | Research | $100,000 |
| Falling Walls Foundation | Research | $90,000 |
| Stichting Aidsfonds Soa AIDS Nederland | Research | $90,000 |
| Wildtype Technologies Pte LTD | Research | $75,000 |
| Friends of Research 4 Life | Research | $70,000 |
| Careers Research and Advisory Centre (Crac) | Research | $57,600 |
| National University Singapore | Research | $32,000 |
| Universidad de Antioquia | Research | $27,972 |
| Imc Weekendschool | Research | $25,000 |
| Itoca | Research | $16,790 |
| Chinese Women Scientists (Cwast) | Research | $15,000 |
| Jaye Wilson | Research | $10,500 |
| Justine Akorfa Efau Dagadu | Research | $10,500 |
| Kevin Christopher Brown Jr | Research | $10,500 |
| Senegal Alfred Mabry | Research | $10,500 |
| Hampton University | Research | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc | Research | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for NC A&t State | Research | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee University | Research | $10,000 |
| Winston Salem State University Foundation Inc | Research | $10,000 |
| Vishal Chaudhary | Research | $10,000 |
| Foundation Congolaise Pour la Recherche Medicale | Research | $5,000 |
| Kidshelp Kambodscha | Research | $4,809 |
| Pedro de Luna Frerie | Research | $4,125 |
| Fiesole Collection Development Retreat Series | Research | $3,210 |
| Inti Muda Indonesia | Research | $3,000 |
| Hope Foundation (Cyclone Michaung) | Reseaarch | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club of Madras (Cyclone Michaung) | Research | $2,500 |
| Dr Vania Gomez Zuin Zeidler | Research | $2,000 |
| Individual | Research | $1,000 |
| Dr Sam Adu-Kumi | Research | $1,000 |
| Borhane Mahjoub | Research | $1,000 |
| Individual | Research | $549 |
| Individual | Research | $549 |
| Individual | Research | $549 |
| Individual | Research | $549 |
| Marco Reich | Research | $549 |
| Steve Oshiokhai Eshiemogie | Research | $500 |
| Azana Cochran | Research | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Brewis
- Domiziana Francescon
- Edwige Thomas
- Esra Erkal
- Jan Herzhoff
- Joyeeta Gupta
- Kevonne Holloway
- Kumsal Bayazit
- Maha Rhannam
- Marcia Balisciano
- Michael Makanga
- Rebecca Clear
- Ylann Schemm
- Youngsuk 'Ys' Chi
- Yuko Harayama
Questions people ask
Does The Elsevier Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposal requirements are listed on the foundation's website: www.elsevierfoundation.org.
How much does The Elsevier Foundation give?
$946,401 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Elsevier Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Brewis (External Board Member), Domiziana Francescon (Partnership Director), Edwige Thomas (External Board Member) and Esra Erkal (Internal Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Elsevier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.