Novo Nordisk Fonden
Private foundationEIN 98-1718091
Novo Nordisk Fonden is a grantmaker (EIN 98-1718091). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $28M in grants paid across 7 awards in 2023. Its largest giving areas are Education, Human Services, Healthcare. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)
From Novo Nordisk Fonden's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Novo Nordisk Fonden's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the Novo Nordisk Fonden fund?
The Novo Nordisk Fonden is a private foundation that awards grants in locations its filings do not specify. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2023), it paid about $28M across 7 grants, concentrated in Education, Human Services and Healthcare.
What types of organizations does the Novo Nordisk Fonden fund?
The Novo Nordisk Fonden's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Human Services and Healthcare. Recent recipients include Boston University, Foundation For Food & Agriculture Research (Ffar), Us National Academy Of Sciences. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.
How much does the Novo Nordisk Fonden give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2023, the Novo Nordisk Fonden awarded about $28M across 7 grants — an average grant of about $4.0M and a median of about $739K.
Where does the Novo Nordisk Fonden award grants?
The filings we hold for the Novo Nordisk Fonden do not include recipient locations, so we cannot say where it funds. Check its most recent Form 990-PF Part XV or its website.
Does the Novo Nordisk Fonden accept unsolicited grant applications?
GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the Novo Nordisk Fonden accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the Novo Nordisk Fonden's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.
Who are recent Novo Nordisk Fonden grant recipients?
Recent Novo Nordisk Fonden grant recipients include Boston University ($25M); Foundation For Food & Agriculture Research (Ffar) ($1.0M); Us National Academy Of Sciences ($740K); International Rescue Committee ($739K); Joslin Diabetes Center ($148K); Boston Children'S Hospital ($128K). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Past Novo Nordisk Fonden grant recipients
GrantSonar holds 7 itemized recipient records for the Novo Nordisk Fonden from its IRS filings. The 7 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $25M | 2023 | INFDIS |
| Foundation For Food & Agriculture Research (Ffar) | $1.0M | 2023 | BIOTECH |
| Us National Academy Of Sciences | $740K | 2023 | NAT-TECH |
| International Rescue Committee | $739K | 2023 | SOCHUM |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | $148K | 2023 | MEDSCI |
| Boston Children'S Hospital | $128K | 2023 | O&NS |
| University Of Michigan Medical School | $74K | 2023 | MEDSCI |
Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.
Based on the Novo Nordisk Fonden's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2023). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.
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