Avantor Sciences Foundation
Avantor Sciences Foundation is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Through the Avantor Foundation, it works with local organizations around the world to advance STEM education and broaden access to quality healthcare.
Avantor Sciences Foundation at a glance
In short: Avantor Sciences Foundation gave $520K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $520K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $520,055
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $520,055
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $520,055
- Total assets
- $710,877
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Avantor Sciences Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It has selected its 2025 grant partners and is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Matsonford Rd Bldg 1 Ste 200, Radnor, PA 19087-8669
Phone: (610) 386-1700
Website: https://avantorsciences.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Avantor Sciences Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($520K).
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 217 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it works with local organizations around the world. Its grant partners are generally located near Avantor sites or in areas with a significant Avantor associate presence. The 2025 filing lists the sole recipient in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Avantor Sciences Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2025) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | Charitable Giving | $520,055 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,877 | $411,589 | $768,227 | $520,055 | 1 | $736,977 | $5,339 | $43,500 |
| 2024 | $1,077,287 | $846,629 | $1,587,535 | $1,418,010 | 1 | $1,552,225 | $13,469 | $60,335 |
| 2023 | $1,910,637 | $940,083 | $1,207,367 | $1,036,199 | 184 | $1,207,228 | $24,972 | $82,386 |
| 2022 | $2,256,921 | $86,433 | $1,253,633 | $1,036,624 | 15 | $1,252,088 | $86,388 | $138,160 |
| 2021 | $3,430,121 | $3,114,250 | $1,278,325 | $1,166,492 | 16 | $1,276,885 | $82,477 | $196,807 |
| 2020 | $1,508,524 | $66,062 | $675,401 | $559,882 | 8 | — | $47,256 | $95,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avantor Sciences Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance STEM education and broaden access to quality healthcare for community members. Its website describes work with local organizations around the world in these two areas.
One 2025 filing recipient was The Blackbaud Giving Fund, which describes its own work as administering donations from individuals and corporations to nonprofit organizations around the world. The foundation’s website also highlights grantee programs in healthcare and STEM education, including a mobile care service in Zurich and a student STEM initiative in Singapore.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports one grant totaling $520,055, awarded to The Blackbaud Giving Fund. The filing lists the grant’s purpose as charitable giving. In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,418,010; in 2023, it reported 184 grants totaling $1,036,199. The foundation says it proactively seeks and vets organizations and distributes fewer, larger grants. Its website says it partners with approximately 15 nonprofit organizations each year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eilidh Robertson and Valerie Collado as presidents; Tola Olorunnisola as treasurer; and Allie Hosak, Phil De Winne, Paul Serrin, Natalia Vitale, and Sukwon Dong as directors. Sukwon Dong is listed as a director until December 2025.
Avantor Sciences Foundation is led by Valerie Collado, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Collado
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eilidh Robertson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allie Hosak
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Vitale
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Serrin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil De Winne
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sukwon Dong
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tola Olorunnisola
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Noel France (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Stephane Moerman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Christophe Couturier (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Thornton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Narayana Rao (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Zerillo (2020) — Director
- Former: Vey Garofalo (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Avantor Sciences Foundation
How much does Avantor Sciences Foundation give each year?
Avantor Sciences Foundation gave $520K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Avantor Sciences Foundation?
Avantor Sciences Foundation reported $711K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $737K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Avantor Sciences Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance STEM education and broaden access to quality healthcare for community members. Its website describes work with local organizations around the world in these two areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Avantor Sciences Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Avantor Sciences Foundation make grants?
The foundation says it works with local organizations around the world. Its grant partners are generally located near Avantor sites or in areas with a significant Avantor associate presence. The 2025 filing lists the sole recipient in South Carolina.
What is Avantor Sciences Foundation's EIN?
Avantor Sciences Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2934953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Avantor Sciences Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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