Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research
The Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, that supports international research efforts addressing cardiovascular and neurovascular disease. It is part of the wider Leducq organization, whose entities work together on scientific programs.
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research at a glance
In short: Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research gave $25.6M across 116 grants in 2024 (avg $220K), top state California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,565,310
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 116
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,391
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $156,184
- Total assets
- $88,411,783
- +19.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (8 of 115, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (9% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Eligible teams submit a Letter of Intent through the program’s online application process. The foundation’s instructions specify that the application document be uploaded as a single Word or PDF file not exceeding 10 MB, with disclosure forms and CVs uploaded separately. A coordinator must submit the application. Coordinators cannot participate concurrently in another active Leducq network or be named on another application in the same cycle; members may participate in no more than two active networks concurrently, subject to the program’s application rules.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026–2027 Letter of Intent deadline was September 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central European Time. This deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026–2027 Letter of Intent deadline was September 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Gessner Suite 800, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 627-2440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Los Angeles ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
537 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 220 grants of 537 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple U.S. states and other countries. The reported shares of grant dollars included California at 9%, New York at 6%, Texas at 6%, and Pennsylvania at 5%; the largest reported category was an unidentified state entry at 46%. The International Networks of Excellence program is open to investigators worldwide and requires its two network coordinators to be from different continents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 115 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $234K. How we count
Medians: $42K first-time, $170K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 693% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20.3M (2020) to $25.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 116 grants totaling $25.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,302,634 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,168,922 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Support | $1,010,159 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Support | $1,008,594 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $806,807 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $706,703 |
| LMU Klinkikum Der Universitat Munchen | General Support | $587,386 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $576,360 |
| Centro Nacional De Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (FSP) | General Support | $563,179 |
| The University of Edinburgh | General Support | $514,274 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,411,783 | $40,540,832 | $26,187,477 | $25,565,310 | 116 | $25,591,333 | $14,353,464 | $3,695,216 |
| 2023 | $74,030,480 | $34,809,129 | $25,734,026 | $25,298,079 | 123 | $25,360,684 | $11,479,858 | $3,128,109 |
| 2022 | $64,967,295 | $23,376,580 | $24,346,676 | $23,781,051 | 111 | $23,830,284 | $111,062 | $3,088,946 |
| 2021 | $65,970,226 | $8,208,035 | $20,896,882 | $20,359,378 | 109 | $20,394,263 | $7,676,163 | $3,440,704 |
| 2020 | $78,634,270 | $27,520,243 | $20,939,445 | $20,292,132 | 78 | — | $7,272,310 | $3,166,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — 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 Leducq organization’s mission is to improve human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascular disease and stroke. Its International Networks of Excellence program supports collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research in cardiovascular and neurovascular disease, with the aim of advancing diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
The 2024 grant list includes universities and medical or research institutions. Among the grantees described in their own statements, Northwestern University says it is committed to teaching, innovative research, and student growth; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai describes advancing science, medicine, and health care, including through research and education; and Johns Hopkins University describes conducting research across multiple schools and disciplines.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $25,565,310. Grant amounts ranged from $3,854 to $1,302,634, with a median of $156,184. The largest awards included $1,302,634 to the University of California, Los Angeles; $1,168,922 to the University of Pennsylvania; $1,010,159 to Stanford University; $1,008,594 to Northwestern University; and $806,807 to the University of Virginia. The listed grant purposes were general support.
The International Networks of Excellence program is open to investigators worldwide. For the 2026–2027 cycle, the foundation stated that it would award four grants, each not exceeding $9.5 million over five years. Applications are made by teams of at least three researchers led by two coordinators from different continents. The Letter of Intent calls for coordinator and member information, a research-program title, and a research description of up to 1,500 words, among other materials. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Tancredi as President and Director; Martin Landaluce as Vice President and Director; James Floyd as Secretary-Treasurer and Director; and Rosemary Mc Greevy as Assistant Secretary.
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research is led by David Tancredi, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Tancredi
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Floyd
Secretary-Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Landaluce
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Mc Greevy
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research
How much does Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research give each year?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research gave $25.6M across 116 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25.3M across 123 grants.
What is Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's typical grant size?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's median grant in 2024 was $156,184, and its average grant was $220,391, across 116 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research that year got $64K on average.
Where does Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research give grants?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's top state is California, with 9% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (6%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (116 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's largest grantees?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's largest 2024 grantees include University of California Los Angeles ($1,302,634), University of Pennsylvania ($1,168,922) and Stanford University ($1,010,159), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research reported $88.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research fund?
The Leducq organization’s mission is to improve human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascular disease and stroke. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research?
Eligible teams submit a Letter of Intent through the program’s online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's EIN?
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4696263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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