Adopt-A-Scientist
Preselected recipients only
Adopt-A-Scientist is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $510,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$510,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Adopt-A-Scientist 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 Adopt-A-Scientist funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $410,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Charity | $200,000 |
| The University of Texas | Charity | $200,000 |
| Champalimaud Foundation | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Kidney Cancer Research Consorti | Charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dewey A Stringer
- Katherine Pulse
- Mark A Stringer
Questions people ask
Does Adopt-A-Scientist accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adopt-A-Scientist give?
$510,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Adopt-A-Scientist?
Its 2024 filing lists Dewey A Stringer (President), Katherine Pulse (Secretary) and Mark A Stringer (Treasurer).
What does Adopt-A-Scientist fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.