HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION
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The Hearing Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Maryland, California, and Michigan. With a total of $2.3 million awarded to 49 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PREVENT AND CURE HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. (SEE SCH O ) HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION'S VISION IS TO HAVE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE CAN ENJOY LIFE WITHOUT HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. SINCE 1958, HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION HAS BEEN THE LEADING NONPROFIT FUNDER FOR FUNDING FOR BASIC, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEARING AND BALANCE SCIENCE, AND A LEADER IN DRIVING NEW INNOVATIONS AND TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS, TINNITUS, AND OTHER HEARING CONDITIONS. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING RESEARCH THAT LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND MANY OF TODAY'S STANDARD TREATMENTS FOR OTOSCLEROSIS (ABNORMAL BONE GROWTH IN THE EAR) AND EAR INFECTIONS. IN THE 1990'S HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION ADVOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC, FOR UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING LEGISLATION, TO DETECT HEARING LOSS AT BIRTH. TODAY, 98% OF NEWBORNS ARE TESTED (UP FROM 4% IN 1994).
Cause Areas
3
Health
Science
Nursing care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Southern California
$1.6M
10%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$1.6M
10%
Baylor College of Medicine
$1.3M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION?
No. HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION give?
HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, California, and Michigan. 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 HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Southern California, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and Baylor College of Medicine. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION?
HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.