Ellison Institute Research Foundation
The Ellison Institute Research Foundation is a multidisciplinary organization that brings together experts in diverse fields to move cancer care and wellness forward. Focusing on translational research, education and public health policy, the foundation strives to enable conversations that will spark innovation and transform lives.
Ellison Institute Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,079,722
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,134,752
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,024,496
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,081,731
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ellison Institute Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2023) to $225K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Breast Cancer Research | $161,880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,079,722 | $2,134,752 | $1,081,731 | — | — | $1,024,496 |
| 2023 | $19,965,125 | $2,918,142 | $714,349 | $161,880 | 1 | $1,480,279 |
| 2022 | $17,905,211 | $2,737,284 | $534,431 | $225,000 | 1 | $-268,854 |
| 2021 | $13,657,240 | $13,654,451 | $120,061 | — | — | $92 |
About Ellison Institute Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ellison Institute Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellison Institute Research Foundation is led by David B. Agus, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B. Agus
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Awo Ablo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dov Seidman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence J. Ellison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Flashner
Director & COO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mila Kunis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bowman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan G. Haratani
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ellison Institute Research Foundation
How large is Ellison Institute Research Foundation?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Ellison Institute Research Foundation?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $21.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ellison Institute Research Foundation operate?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Ellison Institute Research Foundation's EIN?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2894959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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