Private foundation · EIN 94-3269827 · Walnut Creek, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Larry Ellison Foundation

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: 1 grants paid, $70M total, median $70M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$70M
Median grant
$70M
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$117M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Tony Blair InstituteLondon, UKTo support effective governance work in africa$70M

About this foundation

The Larry Ellison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Walnut Creek, California, administered in care of Howson & Simon Llp, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Larry Ellison Foundation 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 The Larry Ellison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $70M across 1 grants, a median of $70M.

Where does The Larry Ellison Foundation give?

INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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