There are many charities funding research. They tend to be medical, but not always. The Royal Society funds basic research, and is funded by donations. It's be

There are many charities funding research. They tend to be medical, but not always. The Royal Society funds basic research, and is funded by donations. It's been running since 1660. https://royalsociety.org/about-us/funding-finances/ https://royalsociety.org/about-us/funding-finances/