The Agouron Institute
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 95-3248387 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $70,000.
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
61% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Scientific research & education | $441,222 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Scientific research & education | $430,000 |
| Stanford University | Menio Park, CA | Scientific research & education | $370,590 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scientific research & education | $106,725 |
| Universidad de Concepcion | CI | Scientific research & education | $100,000 |
| University of Ca Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | Scientific research & education | $96,857 |
| Life Sciences Research Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Scientific research & education | $70,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | West Kensington, RI | Scientific research & education | $35,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Scientific research & education | $30,000 |
| Mcgill University | CA | Scientific research & education | $17,500 |
| European Molecular Biology Laboratory | GM | Scientific research & education | $15,000 |
| Biophysical Society | Rockville, MD | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| Marine Biological Lab | Woods Hole, MA | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| The Geobiology Society | St Louis, MO | Scientific research & education | $10,000 |
| UC Regents Davis | Davis, CA | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| Iowa State University | Des Moines, IA | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology | Socorro, NM | Scientific research & education | $8,000 |
| University Tuebingen | GM | Scientific research & education | $5,696 |
| University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Asn Conferences | Irvine, CA | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Corporacion Instituto Milenio de Oceanografia | MX | Scientific research & education | $5,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Scientific research & eduction | $2,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Scientific research & education | -$7,724 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,807,866 | 26 |
| 2023 | $6,778,629 | 23 |
| 2022 | $1,502,782 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621639349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3248387
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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