Private foundation · EIN 82-5522858 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adopt-A-Scientist

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $510K total, median $150K. 75% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$510K
Median grant
$150K
Stays in TX
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXCharity$200K
The University of TexasDallas, TXCharity$200K
Champalimaud FoundationFlossmoor, ILCharity$100K
The Kidney Cancer Research ConsortiHouston, TXCharity$10K

By state: Texas 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Adopt-A-Scientist is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Adopt-A-Scientist accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Adopt-A-Scientist give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $510K across 4 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Adopt-A-Scientist give?

Texas (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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