The Larry Ellison Foundation
The Larry Ellison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Walnut Creek, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70.0M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
The Larry Ellison Foundation at a glance
In short: The Larry Ellison Foundation gave $70.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70.0M). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,962,501
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,962,501
- +289.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,962,501
- Total assets
- $116,870,960
- -39.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Larry Ellison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tony Blair Institute ($70.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 7 grants of 16 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Larry Ellison Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.1M (2020) to $70.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tony Blair Institute | To Support Effective Governance Work in Africa | $69,962,501 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,870,960 | $2,634,724 | $76,414,001 | $69,962,501 | 1 | $95,430,618 | $2,634,724 |
| 2023 | $192,241,904 | $179,381,252 | $54,735,781 | $53,874,000 | 3 | $89,936,667 | $507,252 |
| 2022 | $69,965,724 | $67,270,174 | $45,220,718 | $45,097,156 | 3 | $64,758,537 | $173,018 |
| 2021 | $37,551,478 | $41,100,114 | $41,339,465 | $40,901,000 | 4 | $45,307,278 | $999 |
| 2020 | $37,644,270 | $17,654,319 | $22,102,472 | $18,094,513 | 5 | — | $74,691 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Larry Ellison Foundation is led by Lawrence J. Ellison, Sole Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence J. Ellison
Sole Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Mori
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Haratani
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul T. Marinelli
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya McGregor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Symonds (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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 The Larry Ellison Foundation
How much does The Larry Ellison Foundation give each year?
The Larry Ellison Foundation gave $70.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53.9M across 3 grants.
How large is The Larry Ellison Foundation?
The Larry Ellison Foundation reported $116.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
Where does The Larry Ellison Foundation operate?
The Larry Ellison Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, New York.
What is The Larry Ellison Foundation's EIN?
The Larry Ellison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3269827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Larry Ellison Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Larry Ellison Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-larry-ellison-foundation-morg_175aa42860054063b84b3f183f02f2eb
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