Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants for research and fellowships to universities, research institutions, and other organizations.
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute at a glance
In short: Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute gave $1.8M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), top state Washington. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,780,891
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,045
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,882
- Total assets
- $4,189,622
- -65.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (11% 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 Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 Little Falls Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (973) 319-2120
Website: https://www.rhgi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Burnet Institute ($293K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 40 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in Washington received 11% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 9%, Iowa 5%, and Connecticut 3%. The largest reported share, 70%, is associated with a recipient state shown as “?” in the filing data. Listed grants also went to organizations with locations not specified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $124K; repeat grants $114K. How we count
Medians: $120K first-time, $77K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington (Department of Environmental and Occupational Heal Seattle, WA | Research | $187,500 |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (Department of Disease Control | Fellowship | $187,483 |
| African Population and Health Research Center | Fellowship | $173,656 |
| Burnet Institute | Research | $169,100 |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | Fellowship | $164,604 |
| Burnet Institute | Research | $124,066 |
| University of Abomey-Calavi (Faculty of Agronomic Sciences) | Fellowship | $101,289 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (Global Health and Population) Boston, MA | Research | $96,411 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Fellowship | $78,821 |
| Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Washted Centre) | Fellowship | $73,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 20 grants in 2024, 14 in 2023, and 6 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,189,622 | $5,000,000 | $2,799,745 | $1,780,891 | 20 | $2,701,655 | $134,102 |
| 2023 | $12,298,399 | — | $7,716,893 | $2,911,990 | 14 | $5,587,359 | $217,464 |
| 2022 | $21,278,983 | — | $2,612,607 | $1,309,877 | 6 | $3,470,124 | $294,347 |
| 2021 | $22,290,814 | — | $2,321,928 | — | — | $2,128,217 | $151,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $1,780,891 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $187,500, with a median of $69,882. Listed purposes included research and fellowships.
Among the largest grants were $187,500 to the University of Washington for research; $187,483 to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine for a fellowship; $173,656 to the African Population and Health Research Center for a fellowship; and $169,100 to the Burnet Institute for research. Other listed recipients included Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the University of Iowa, the University of Abomey-Calavi, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, and The Behavioural Insights Team.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Roberts as executive director. Directors listed are Lisa Ackerley, Chris Jones, Patty O’Hayer, Joanne Pisani, and Elaine Setton.
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute is led by Sarah Roberts, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Roberts
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Setton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Pisani
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ackerley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty O'Hayer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Wheeler (2021–2023) — Director Strategy & Operations
- Former: Simon Sinclair (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dansom Lane (2022–2023) — Director
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 Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute
How much does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute give each year?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute gave $1.8M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 14 grants.
What is Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's typical grant size?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's median grant in 2024 was $69,882, and its average grant was $89,045, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute that year got $124K on average.
Where does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute give grants?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's top state is Washington, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Iowa City, IA (2 grants).
Does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (10 grants) and "Fellowship" (10 grants).
Who are Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's largest grantees?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Burnet Institute ($293,166 across 2 grants), University of Washington (Department of Environmental and Occupational Heal ($187,500) and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (Department of Disease Control ($187,483), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's EIN?
Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1783796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute 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 September 2026.
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