MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC
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The Making Headway Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, with additional support in California and North Carolina. 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.
Mission Statement
WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD TUMOR, THE WHOLE FAMILY NEEDS A SPECIAL KIND OF CARE AND SUPPORT. MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NEED. OUR HUMANISTIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TREATMENT AND BEYOND. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO FUNDING MEDICAL RESEARCH SO BETTER TREATMENTS AND CURES BE FOUND.
Cause Areas
2
Public health
Medical research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS
$3.6M
90%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$259.9K
6%
ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC
$125K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC?
No. MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC give?
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and North Carolina. 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 MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $106 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS, MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER, and ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC?
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.