The Wellcome Trust
Private foundation DCEIN 98-6038021
The Wellcome Trust is a grantmaker based in United Kingdom, DC (EIN 98-6038021). 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 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 in locations its filings do not specify. 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 filings we hold for the The Wellcome Trust 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 Wellcome Trust accept unsolicited grant applications?
GrantSonar has no verified information on whether The Wellcome Trust 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 Wellcome Trust's own website or its latest IRS filing 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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