The Elsevier Foundation
The Elsevier Foundation is a private foundation established in New York in 2004. It operates as a company-sponsored foundation with a mission to advance inclusive research and healthcare globally. The Foundation celebrates over 20 years of building capacity and equity in research and health for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$946K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
43
-8.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+20.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides grants to institutions around the world with a focus on support for the world's libraries and for scholars in the early stages of their careers.
The Foundation's work is organized around two primary partnership areas:
- Inclusive Research — Supporting equitable access to and participation in research globally
- Inclusive Health — Advancing healthcare access and capacity in underserved communities
The Foundation's programs address key challenges in research, health, and underrepresentation identified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A significant initiative is Research4Life, which the Foundation is celebrating for 20 years of lifesaving research impact.
Grantmaking
The Foundation maintains an active website with resources including factsheets and presentations about its programs and awards. Detailed application information is available through the Foundation's website.
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
award: $61,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports organizations across multiple regions, with primary concentration in:
- New York
- California
- North Carolina
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states, with the Foundation supporting 68 unique organizations across its history.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue:
- Total assets: $397,266 (as of most recent filing)
- Total annual giving: $946,401
- Annual income: $983,000
- Assets have decreased from $578,000 in 2010 to $397,266 in 2024
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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
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Maria Markova — Principal Officer
- Kumsal Bayazit — Chief Executive Officer (Elsevier)
The Foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA BREWIS | EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | — |
| DOMIZIANA FRANCESCON | PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR | 16.62 | — |
| EDWIGE THOMAS | EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | — |
| ESRA ERKAL | INTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.29 | — |
| JAN HERZHOFF | INTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.29 | — |
| JOYEETA GUPTA | EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | — |
| KEVONNE HOLLOWAY | INTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.29 | — |
| KUMSAL BAYAZIT | INTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.29 | — |
| MAHA RHANNAM | PARTNERSHIP S MANAGER | 16.62 | — |
| MARCIA BALISCIANO | INTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.29 | — |
| MICHAEL MAKANGA | EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | — |
| REBECCA CLEAR | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 16.62 | — |
| YLANN SCHEMM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16.62 | — |
| YOUNGSUK 'YS' CHI | PRESIDENT, INTERNAL | 0.29 | — |
| YUKO HARAYAMA | EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced recognition programs for early-career women scientists from the Global South, with five trailblazing women scientists receiving 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards. The Foundation continues to partner with organizations like DataKind on initiatives including 48-hour hackathons where data scientists and developers volunteer with nonprofits to unlock the power of data for social good.
Five Trailblazing Women Scientists from the Global South ...The Foundation maintains a bi-monthly newsletter for supporters and stakeholders interested in following its work in inclusive research and health.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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