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    Warren Alpert Foundation

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    PROVIDENCE, RIWebsite4013831331

    About Warren Alpert Foundation

    The Warren Alpert Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving on higher-education institutions and university-affiliated medical/research programs, providing large philanthropic donations to major research universities. Grants are sizable and directed to a small set of repeat institutional beneficiaries, suggesting a focus on supporting academic research, medical advancement, and endowed university programs rather than many small community organizations.

    Focus Areas

    University-based medical and biomedical research fundingEndowments and major gifts to Ivy League and research universitiesSupport for academic clinical programs and hospital-affiliated foundationsCapital and programmatic donations to higher education institutions

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, high-value grants to a small number of repeat institutional grantees (major universities and medical foundations) rather than broad, distributed giving; multiple multi-million dollar gifts to core university partners.

    Funding Style

    donation-based grantsprize/award fundingeducation-designated support

    About Warren Alpert Foundation

    The Warren Alpert Foundation’s giving is anchored by large university gifts, with Brown University receiving the three biggest recent grants in the dataset: $9,716,727 in 2024, $8,092,536 in 2023, and $6,408,253 in 2025. That pattern points to a foundation that supports higher education and research institutions at a significant scale, rather than distributing many small awards across a broad field. Recent grants also show multi-year support for other major academic beneficiaries, including the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Alongside those institutional donations, the foundation funds biomedical research, medical education, and prize and fellowship programs tied to scientific advancement. Its active programs include the Warren Alpert Prize, administered with Harvard Medical School, and neuroscience-focused scholar awards for postdoctoral researchers. The grant record also includes hospital and research-center support, suggesting an emphasis on academic medicine, translational research, and university-affiliated clinical programs. The foundation funds individuals as well as institutions, and its grantmaking includes both unrestricted-style donations and designated program support.

    What Warren Alpert Foundation Funds

    Biomedical research is a core theme. The foundation gave $3,400,000 in 2020 to Brown University for ONC212 as a novel therapy for pancreatic cancer and other treatment-refractory solid tumors, a multi-year translational project. Neuroscience is another clear line of support: it awarded $200,000 annually for two years through the Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Fellowship Award — Neuroscience, a transitional fellowship for exceptional postdoctoral scientists. The Warren Alpert Prize also recognizes scientists, physicians, and researchers whose work has advanced prevention, cure, or treatment of human disease; one recent prize award was $500,000 to David J Lipman. In addition to research, the foundation makes general funding grants of $25,000 and under for medical research, medical education, general education, and basic human services, with priority consideration in New England.

    How Warren Alpert Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile, showing a mix of smaller general awards and much larger institutional gifts. The recent record also includes episodic prize and fellowship funding, plus multi-year support in research and education. Grants are made through both direct applications and letters of inquiry for requests over $25,000. The foundation funds individuals, and its programs show a combination of nomination-based awards and competitive institutional grants.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $24.3M

    Total Assets

    $397.3M

    Total Revenue

    $21.4M

    Total Expenses

    $27.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $15K and $200K, with a median of $35K.

    25th Percentile

    $15K

    Median

    $35K

    75th Percentile

    $200K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional27 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High

    Where Warren Alpert Foundation Funds

    Top 4 recipient countries by grant volume for Warren Alpert Foundation.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic248$70.6M
    98.4%
    2Germany

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    one-time or episodic awards

    Notable grantees: Brown University, President and Fellows of Harvard College, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Intermountain Foundation, The Regents of the University of Michigan

    Topics

    general education supporteducational prize awards/scholarshipsprogrammatic donations to education institutionsunrestricted/undesignated education donations

    Where Warren Alpert Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is national, but it is heavily concentrated in Rhode Island, which accounts for 35% of grants. Providence appears repeatedly in the recipient list, including Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and Pan-massachusetts Challenge Incjimmy Fund. Other frequent recipient cities include Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. The country distribution is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 248 grants in the United States and a small number outside the U.S. in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Alpert Foundation

    How does the Warren Alpert Foundation accept applications for general grants?

    For general, medical, and research grants over $25,000, it accepts a Letter of Inquiry first, and LOIs are reviewed quarterly before any invitation to a full application. For requests of $25,000 and under, applicants can use the foundation’s application portal, with priority consideration in New England.

    What kinds of work does the foundation support?

    Its active programs and recent grants center on biomedical research, neuroscience, medical education, translational science, and university-based clinical and research programs. It also funds some general education and basic human services through smaller general funding grants.

    Does the foundation fund individuals?

    Yes. The foundation funds individuals through award programs such as the Warren Alpert Prize and neuroscience scholar awards, including a $500,000 prize award to David J Lipman and a two-year neuroscience fellowship that provides $200,000 annually.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile. That range reflects a mix of smaller general grants and larger institutional awards.

    Where does most of the foundation’s giving go?

    The top state by grant count is Rhode Island, which receives 35% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Providence, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, and the overall recipient-country mix is almost entirely U.S.-based.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    2
    $200K
    0.8%
    3Italy1$361K
    0.4%
    4China1$35K
    0.4%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

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    Who can apply: Applicants seeking general funding over $25,000 must submit an LOI describing the program, perceived need, goals and methodology, estimated budget, timeline, and contact information. Indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs are allowed.

    Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: January 10, April 10, July 10, and October 10; reviewed at the following February, May, August, or November board meeting.

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    Open nowCloses in 13 days (Oct 10, 2026)Award: $25K+

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    Who can apply: Applicants seeking research funding over $25,000 must submit an LOI describing the program, perceived need, goals and methodology, estimated budget, timeline, and contact information. Indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs are allowed.

    Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: January 10, April 10, July 10, and October 10; reviewed at the following February, May, August, or November board meeting.

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    General educationBasic human servicesCommunity and public health

    Who can apply: Organizations seeking general funding of $25,000 or less may apply directly. Due to limited availability, priority consideration is focused on the general New England area.

    Deadline: No specific deadline stated; the application page provides a direct application route.

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