ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Portland, ME, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
01-0456596
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Portland, ME, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
01-0456596
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Alex Tanous Foundation for Scientific Research is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting scientific research initiatives. With a total of $35K in grants paid to three grantees in 2019, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE RHINE RESEARCH CENTER INC
$25K
34%
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM INC
$2K
3%

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
$50
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH?
No. ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH give?
ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Maine, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH make each year?
In 2019, ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $35 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH fund recently?
In 2024, ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include THE RHINE RESEARCH CENTER INC, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM INC, and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH?
ALEX TANOUS FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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