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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

PROJECT ALS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to ALS research and advocacy. With a total of $1.8 million granted to 14 organizations in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WORKING TOWARDS AN UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENTS FOR AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.
Total Funding Given
$1.8M
2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$168.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$158.5K
V
Valerie Estess
Board Member
M
Meredith Estess Hulbert
Board Member
M
Margaret Shanahan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROJECT ALS INC?
No. PROJECT ALS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROJECT ALS INC give?
PROJECT ALS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 PROJECT ALS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROJECT ALS INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $169 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROJECT ALS INC make each year?
In 2024, PROJECT ALS INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROJECT ALS INC fund recently?
In 2024, PROJECT ALS INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, PROJECT ALS INC, and President and Fellows of Harvard College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROJECT ALS INC?
PROJECT ALS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.