HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE
AI Summary
The Health Effects Institute is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to health impacts, having awarded a total of $4.8 million in grants to 32 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, IMPARTIAL AND RELEVANT SCIENCE ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION. THIS IS DONE BY IDENTIFYING THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AREAS FOR HEALTH EFFECT RESEARCH; FUNDING AND OVERSEEING RESEARCH; PROVIDING INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF RELATED RESEARCH PROJECTS; COLLABORATING WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS; COMMUNICATION OF RESULTS OF HEI RESEARCH AND ANALYSES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS.
Cause Areas
3
Health
Science
Out-patient medical care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$5M
14%
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$1.9M
5%
GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
Atlanta, GA
$1.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$101.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$177.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE?
No. HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE give?
HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Texas. 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 HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $101 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, University of Southern California, and GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE?
HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.