Who funds Harvard?
8 private foundations reported grants to Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts totaling $578,325 across 10 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation, with $300,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders8
- Grants reported10
- Total received$578,325
- Funders taking applications3
Foundations that fund Harvard
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation | Scholar program (dr. Hormoz) | 3 | $300,000 |
| Wallace Research Foundation | To support investigating rna biogenesis in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | $249,000 |
| Kaitai USA Foundation | Educational | 1 | $20,000 |
| The Sanger Family Foundation | Graduate school of design, law school | 1 | $3,575 |
| Build A Dream Family Foundation | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | 1 | $3,500 |
| Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation | Unrestricted | 1 | $1,000 |
| The Wilson Family Foundation | Charitable contribution | 1 | $1,000 |
| Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation | Education | 1 | $250 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Harvard gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Cambridge. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Harvard?
Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation, Wallace Research Foundation, Kaitai USA Foundation, The Sanger Family Foundation and Build A Dream Family Foundation, and 3 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Harvard get from foundations?
$578,325 in 10 reported grants from 8 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
The Sanger Family Foundation, Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation and Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.