SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within specific areas, having paid out a total of $310K across 10 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TWO CLOSELY RELATED UPPER MOTOR NEURON DISORDERS; PRIMARY LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND HEREDITARY SPACTIC PARAPLEGIA
Cause Areas
1
Brain and nervous system disorders
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$600K
22%
Children's Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA
$600K
22%

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$448.9K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC?
No. SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC give?
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. 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 SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $310 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Children's Hospital Corporation, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC?
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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