Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Accepts applications
Burroughs Wellcome Fund is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $30.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $39.9 million and the largest $39.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$39.9 million
- Largest grant$39.9 million
- Assets$886 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25.0 million | 1 | $792 million |
| 2023 | $31.7 million | 1 | $848 million |
| 2024 | $30.2 million | 1 | $886 million |
How to apply
| Contact | See General Explanation Attachment 21 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27713-2847 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 991-5100 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See general explanation attachment and www.bwfund.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $39.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grants Paid Attachment | See grants paid attachment | $39.9 million |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Muglia
- Dr Brenda Andrews
- Dr Brian Druker
- Dr Christine Seidman
- Ms Deborah Blum
- Dr Harmit Malik
- Dr Kafui Dzirasa
- Mr Michael Giarla
- Dr Wendell Lim
- Dr Geoffrey Gerber
- Ms Lauretta Reeves
- Ms Melissa Nigro
- Mr Tim Hasara
- Dr Cynthia K Larive
- Dr Blossom Damania
Questions people ask
Does Burroughs Wellcome Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See general explanation attachment and www.bwfund.org.
How much does Burroughs Wellcome Fund give?
$30.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $39.9 million.
Who runs Burroughs Wellcome Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis Muglia (President - Director), Dr Brenda Andrews (Board Chair), Dr Brian Druker (Board Member) and Dr Christine Seidman (Board Member/Invest Committee) among 15 officers and trustees.