AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN
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The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on funding initiatives related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with a total of $8.4 million in grants paid to 243 grantees in 2025. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE ALS ASSOCIATION IS TO MAKE ALS LIVABLE AND CURE IT.
Cause Areas
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Musculoskeletal diseases
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
$9.6M
6%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$8.6M
5%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$6.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
143
Median 1st year grant
$39.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN?
No. AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN give?
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. 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 AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $39 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN make each year?
In 2025, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $8.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN fund recently?
In 2025, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN?
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.