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An initiative seeking early-career scientists, clinicians, artists, and storytellers to join a council that identifies emerging priorities and develops tools for consciousness science. Members participate in monthly meetings and a hackathon-style workshop.
This program offers a career development workshop for early career administrators focused on the career development of PhD scientists. Participants receive a grant to develop and run a project at their home institution following the workshop to enhance trainee readiness for complex careers.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund is a private corporation based in RTP, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. The principal officer is % Burroughs Wellcome Fund. It holds total assets of $848M. Annual income is reported at $542M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Burroughs Wellcome Fund has made 3 grants totaling $102.3M, with a median grant of $34M. Annual giving has decreased from $68.1M in 2022 to $34.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $34M to $34.2M, with an average award of $34.1M. Grant recipients are concentrated in North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund has distributed a total of $102.3M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $34M, with an average of $34.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $34M to $34.2M.
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund is headquartered in RTP, NC.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Muglia | PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | $457K | $63K | $520K |
| Scott Schoedler | V.P. FINANCE | $401K | $62K | $463K |
| Kelsey Martin | BOARD MEMBER | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Lauretta Reeves | BOARD MEMBER/INVEST COMMITTEE | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Terrence Dermody | BOARD MEMBER/INVEST COMMITTEE | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
$37M
Total Assets
$792.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$689M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$27.5M
Distribution Amount
$39.4M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$102.3M
Average Grant
$34.1M
Median Grant
$34M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$34M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Grants Paid AttachmentSEE GRANTS PAID ATTACHMENT | Research Triangle Park, NC | $34.2M | 2023 |
Supports North Carolina teaching professionals in providing quality hands-on, inquiry-based activities for students by funding materials, equipment, and supplies.
Small, early-stage grants intended to stimulate new connections between scholars, practitioners, and educators working to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health.
| Brenda Andrews | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Paula Hammond | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Christine Seidman | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Jenny Ting | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Wendell Lim | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Robert Lefkowitz | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Brian Druker | BOARD MEMBER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Tim Hasara | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Geoffrey Gerber | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Michael Giarla | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Melissa Nigro | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| James Hirschmann | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
CHARLOTTE, NC
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