The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Lawrence J. Ellison
February 7, 2010 | Read Time: 1 minute
Lawrence J. Ellison: $46.9-million
Beneficiary: Ellison Medical Foundation
Donor’s background: Mr. Ellison founded the Oracle Corporation, a computer-software company, in Redwood Shores, Calif.
Mr. Ellison, 65, gave $46.9-million to the Ellison Medical Foundation, in Bethesda, Md., for biomedical research.
He created the foundation in 1997 to support research on age-related diseases and disabilities, stem-cell research, study into the aging process, and other scientific areas of study that might not be supported by other sources.
Last year the foundation made about $40-million in grants, and has supported approximately 300 research institutions since it was created.
—Maria Di Mento
|
Year |
Rank |
Total donated or pledged |
|
2008 |
42 |
$40.3-million |
|
2007 |
50 |
$39-million |
|
2006 |
18 |
$100-million |
|
2005 |
31 |
$40-million |
|
2005 |
7 |
$153-million |
|
2003 |
27 |
$35-million |
|
2002 |
24 |
$35-million |
|
2000 |
48 |
$17.6-million |
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