Yun Family Foundation

National Academy of Engineering Fund

Washington, DC

Naef supports the activities of the national academy of engineering (NAE). NAE operates within the charter and framework of the national academy of sciences (NAS) and advises the federal government on matters of science and technology. NAE also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes engineers' superior achievements.

Novo Nordisk Fonden

Novo Nordisk Fonden supports research, education and outreach, and social and humanitarian initiatives, with priorities in health, sustainability, and life sciences. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $151,000 to $2.23 million, with a median of about $691,000, and supported recipients in Denmark and internationally, including several U.S. states. Researchers may apply through advertised open calls; the Foundation also makes stand-alone grants and develops its own initiatives.

The Ocean Foundation

Washington, DC

The Ocean Foundation funds ocean conservation, marine habitats and species, ocean literacy, and efforts to build conservation capacity, with grants supporting projects around the world. In 2025, its 24 grants ranged from $7,500 to $127,888, with a median of $20,250; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Chevy Chase, MD

HHMI funds basic biomedical research, science education, fellowships, and public engagement, primarily through programs for researchers and support to universities and other organizations. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from $10,000 to $3,062,953, with a median of $20,000; its research programs serve U.S. institutions, and listed grants were concentrated in California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and North Carolina. HHMI does not accept unsolicited requests; most competitions use formal invitation and review processes.

Abbott Fund

Abbott Park, IL

Abbott Fund supports health-care access, stronger communities, and science and health education, including work in historically under-resourced communities and programs in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $8 million, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Kavli Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Kavli Foundation funds basic research in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, and theoretical physics, as well as science-and-society work, primarily through universities, research institutes, and other scientific organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,189 to $2 million, with a median of $65,550, and went to organizations across the United States, including California, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas. It does not accept unsolicited requests, though it may occasionally offer open calls.