Erasca Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 87-1300086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$95K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc | San Diego, CA | "General operating support". This organization activates the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partners with… | $25,000 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego | San Diego, CA | "General operating support." The organization is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive… | $15,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | San Diego, CA | "General operating support." The organization provides nutritional support to San Diego residents at risk of malnutrition due to critical… | $15,000 |
| Every Cure Inc | New York, NY | "General operating support." The organization applies AI to biomedical data to identify the most promising opportunities across all 22K… | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | San Diego, CA | "General operating support." The organization is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for… | $10,000 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | San Jose, CA | "General operating support." The organization enables hospitalized and medically-supervised children to remotely attend school. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Coastkeeper | San Diego, CA | "General operating support". The San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters in San Diego County. It… | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the Californias | San Diego, CA | "General operating support." The Foundation for the Children of the Californias is a tri-national collaboration with Canada, the United… | $2,500 |
| Lazarex Cancer Foundation | Danville, CA | "General operating support." The organization strives to improve cancer health outcomes, FDA cancer clinical trial diversity and… | $1,500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | "General operating support." The organization invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver… | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502469349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1300086
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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