Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation
The Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1953 and tax-exempt since February 1955, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting biomedical research and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
+17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support early-stage investigators engaged in biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of disease. Grants are largely directed toward domestic biomedical education and research initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively accepts applications and maintains a consistent grantmaking program. Recent grantmaking activity shows:
Grant Range
of $75,000 (range: $20,000–$332,000)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds institutions across the United States, with notable support for research centers in Missouri, California, Massachusetts, Texas, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (as of 2023):
- Total Assets: $47.0 million
- Revenue: $3.48 million
- Expenses: $2.53 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with consistent annual giving in the $1.6–$2.5 million range.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM L POLK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DR ALAN SCHWARTZ | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REBECCA BLANKENSHIP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 25 | $60,000 |
| SPENCER B BURKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR AARON DIANTONIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR KERRY KORNFELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR DEBORAH LENSCHOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE LILLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation administers the Mallinckrodt Scholar Award program, which supports early-career biomedical researchers. The foundation also sponsors the Extracorporeal Immunomodulation Award, with 2024 winners announced through the program. Limited submission opportunities for the Mallinckrodt Grant Program are regularly announced through partner institutions.
Mallinckrodt announces the 2024 Winner of the Extracorporeal ImmunomodulationContact Information
- Website: emallinckrodtfoundation.org
- Address: 7711 Bonhomme Ave Ste 875, St. Louis, MO 63105-1966
- Telephone: 618-520-2977
- Employees: 1
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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