Adopt-a-Scientist
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$302K
Foundation funders
2
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Adopt-a-Scientist?
Adopt-a-Scientist is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc ($252K), HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Adopt-a-Scientist between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | $251,700 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $104K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
What grants has Adopt-a-Scientist received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| 2024 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| 2023 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2022 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2021 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $54,300 |
| 2021 | HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CANCER RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS. | $50,000 |
| 2020 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $44,600 |
| 2019 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $22,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Adopt-a-Scientist?
Adopt-a-Scientist is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc ($252K), HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Adopt-a-Scientist between 2019–2025.
Who is Adopt-a-Scientist's largest funder?
McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Adopt-a-Scientist, with $252K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Adopt-a-Scientist received?
IRS 990 filings record $302K in grants to Adopt-a-Scientist across 8 grants from 2 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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