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Giving Methods

As a nonprofit and independent biomedical research institute, Scripps Research relies on philanthropy to fuel scientific discovery. You can support Science Changing Life through several different methods. Giving online is the easiest way to donate.

Explore additional giving options below

Want to learn more about planning future gifts to Scripps Research through wills or other giving vehicles? Visit Building a Legacy.

Areas of Impact

Discover how philanthropy advances groundbreaking science—from accelerating breakthrough research and developing new medicines to supporting world-class scientists and transformative opportunities. Every gift helps shape the future of human health.

Building a Legacy 

Scripps Research was founded through the visionary generosity of Ellen Browning Scripps, which included naming the institute as a beneficiary of her estate. Her gift planning laid the foundation for the institute’s success today.

Recognition Societies 

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Honoring the partners whose generosity fuels scientific discovery, from annual supporters advancing today’s breakthroughs to those creating a lasting legacy for the future of medicine.

Donor Stories

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The generosity of our supporters fuels curiosity-driven science at Scripps Research. These are the stories of the donors helping turn discovery into life-changing medicine.

Groundbreaking Science.
Life-changing Medicine.