The Wellcome Trust
Private foundation DCEIN 98-6038021
The Wellcome Trust is a private foundation based in United Kingdom, DC (EIN 98-6038021). This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)
From The Wellcome Trust'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 The Wellcome Trust's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the The Wellcome Trust fund?
The The Wellcome Trust is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2023), it paid about $1.8B across 0 grants.
What types of organizations does the The Wellcome Trust fund?
The The Wellcome Trust's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in a range of causes. 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 The Wellcome Trust give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2023, the The Wellcome Trust awarded about $1.8B across 0 grants — an average grant of about $0.
Where does the The Wellcome Trust award grants?
The The Wellcome Trust awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the The Wellcome Trust accept unsolicited grant applications?
Like most private foundations, the The Wellcome Trust generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the The Wellcome Trust's current guidelines before reaching out.
Based on the The Wellcome Trust'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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