About Rtw Foundation
RTW Foundation concentrates its giving in large, targeted grants to university-based research and academic institutions, with a strong emphasis on biomedical and medical school support. A majority of funding flows to elite universities and international academic partners, and the foundation also uses donor-advised/pass-through vehicles for major contributions. Grants are few in number but sizable, and the foundation shows willingness to fund repeat institutional grantees.
Focus Areas
Biomedical and medical school research funding at leading U.S. universitiesUniversity-based research partnerships and global academic collaborationsMajor donor-advised or pass-through philanthropic contributionsSupport for specialized nonprofit initiatives (e.g., Rare Village Foundation)
Giving Approach
Concentrated, high-dollar giving: a small number of large grants (including a very large DAF contribution), repeat funding to select university medical centers, and occasional support for international academic partners.
Funding Style
general operating supportunrestricted support
About Rtw Foundation
RTW Foundation’s most distinctive pattern is its concentration of large, targeted support for biomedical research and rare disease development, alongside a smaller but visible New York City health equity portfolio. In the recent grants list, the single largest award was a $1.5 million donor-advised fund contribution to National Philanthropic Donor Advised Fund, which stands out as a major pass-through philanthropic vehicle rather than a direct operating grant. Direct institutional support is also substantial: RTW Foundation gave $374,999 to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York for general support and $238,000 to Washington University School of Medicine for general support. The foundation’s giving reaches across universities, medical centers, and research organizations, with repeat funding to academic and clinical institutions appearing in multiple years. It also funds specialized nonprofit work, including a $150,500 general support grant to Rare Village Foundation. Alongside this research-oriented activity, RTW Foundation maintains programmatic grantmaking in New York City through community grants focused on health equity, community health, and access to care. The overall pattern is one of relatively few grants, each tied to specific institutional or community purposes, with substantial amounts often directed to research-intensive partners.
What Rtw Foundation Funds
Biomedical and rare disease research sit at the center of RTW Foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $150,000 to Leland Stanford Junior University for general support and $150,000 to The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles for general support, both consistent with university-based scientific work. The foundation also backed Boston Children’s Hospital Corporation with $150,000 for general support, showing that its medical research support is not limited to universities alone. Its New York City health equity work is another clear lane. RTW Foundation’s community grants are aimed at local organizations that strengthen healthcare access and serve underserved populations in New York City. Recent grants include $100,000 to Razom for general support and $50,013 to Hunts Point Alliance for Children for general support. The foundation also supports STEM education and mentoring. BioEYES received $100,000 for general support, aligning with RTW Foundation’s hands-on science and youth mentoring activities in New York City.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$72.3M
Total Revenue
$548K
Total Expenses
$4.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $3K and $71K, with a median of $31K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$31K
75th Percentile
$71K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Intensidad de financiamiento
BajaAlta
Sede
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Rtw Foundation Funds
Top 5 recipient countries by grant volume for Rtw Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 105 | $6.4M | 93.8% |
| 2 | Australia | 4 |
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