Illumina Corporate Foundation
The Illumina Corporate Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporate foundation established in 2016 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Illumina, Inc., a global biotechnology leader specializing in genomics. The foundation works in partnership with Illumina, Inc. to advance genomics and improve human health through strategic philanthropy, providing both cash grants and in-kind product support to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-47.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
39
-23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
+40.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Illumina Corporate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $339K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities center on three primary areas:
Enabling Access to Genomics
- Advancing inclusive research and improving health outcomes
- Prioritizing education and access for underrepresented scientists and communities
- Enabling open-source data sharing
- Expanding genomic diversity
STEM Education
- Creating pathways to life science careers
- Supporting various STEM education initiatives for students and schools
- Empowering community partners to develop career pathways
Local Community Engagement
- Supporting initiatives in U.S. employee communities
- Strengthening community-driven programs
Grantmaking
The foundation provides both cash grants and in-kind product support. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
$50,000
Average Grant
$50,000
Review Cycle
application process
How to Apply
**Clinical Trial Access Pilot Program**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a global scope with priority given to local impact in U.S. employee communities. Recent grants have been awarded in California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Revenue: $75,561
- Expenses: $4,204,359
- Net Income: -$4,128,798
- Total Assets: $4.78 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation operates with significant annual expenses relative to its asset base, indicating active grantmaking and program support.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,782,293 | $9,111,121 | $9,919,287 |
| Revenue | $75,561 | $3,080,779 | $7,022,765 |
| Expenses | $4,204,359 | $3,888,945 | $5,270,636 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,093,093 | $3,906,362 | $5,304,535 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,479 | $80,779 | $22,720 |
| Distributable Amount | $338,629 | $439,637 | $385,613 |
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Uk Online Giving Foundation ($831,831), Genetic Alliance Inc ($500,000), Give2asia ($458,716).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $309,838 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $17,141 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $15,158 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $15,545 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $51,543 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | General & Unrestricted | $20,110 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS ROCKVILLE, MD | ASHG Digital Programs: Foundations for human genetics researchers in building equity in science and health | $175,000 |
| CAL STATE EAST BAY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HAYWARD, CA | GBI-Illumina for Conservation Program at Cal State East Bay | $52,500 |
| EAST BAY-SILICON VALLEY HFH OAKLAND, CA | Sequoia Grove Hayward | $5,000 |
| FAMILY GIVING TREE SANTA CLARA, CA | Holiday Wish Drive | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Barnard | Dir | 1 | — |
| Matt Blake | Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Charles Dadswell | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Patricia Leckman | Dir | 1 | — |
| Kevin Pegels | Dir | 1 | — |
| Carissa Rollins | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Jacob Thaysen | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported several notable initiatives:
Expanded support for the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Learning Center to enable new content and accessibility features in human genetics and genomics education
Illumina Corporate Foundation Expands Support for ASHG\u2019s Learning Center\Partnership with Discovery Education to present a virtual field trip for students exploring the power of DNA
Discovery Education and Illumina Corporate Foundation Present a ...Grant supporting climate action and job training initiatives
Illumina Grant Boosts Climate Action and Job TrainingOngoing support for patient advocacy organizations through the IMPACT grant program
IMPACT grant application | Patient advocacy grant opportunitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Illumina Corporate Foundation fund?
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities center on three primary areas: **Enabling Access to Genomics** • Advancing inclusive research and improving health outcomes • Prioritizing education and access for underrepresented scientists and communities • Enabling open-source data sharing • Expanding genomic diversity **STEM Education** • Creating pathways to life science careers • Supporting various STEM education initiatives for students …
How do I apply for a grant from Illumina Corporate Foundation?
The foundation provides both cash grants and in-kind product support. Recent grantmaking activity includes: **IMPACT Grant Program (Improving Patient Access to Cancer Testing)** • Targeted grants to independent patient advocacy organizations • Supports education, patient navigation, and community-driven cancer programs • Helps individuals understand cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways • Rolling deadline application process **Clinical Trial Access Pilot Program** • Average grant size: $50,000
Where does Illumina Corporate Foundation make grants?
The foundation has a global scope with priority given to local impact in U.S. employee communities. Recent grants have been awarded in California.
What size grants does Illumina Corporate Foundation award?
In 2024, Illumina Corporate Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $99K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Illumina Corporate Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Illumina Corporate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $339K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Illumina Corporate Foundation's EIN?
Illumina Corporate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5649615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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