CHORDOMA FOUNDATION
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The Chordoma Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Texas, North Carolina, and New York, having distributed a total of $2.4 million across 28 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE CHORDOMA FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CHORDOMA AND LEAD THE SEARCH FOR A CURE.
Cause Areas
2
Rehabilitation
Cancer Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
$1.6M
13%
The Broad Institute Inc
$1.5M
12%
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
$750K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHORDOMA FOUNDATION?
No. CHORDOMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHORDOMA FOUNDATION give?
CHORDOMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, North Carolina, and New York. 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 CHORDOMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHORDOMA FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHORDOMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHORDOMA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHORDOMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHORDOMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, The Broad Institute Inc, and CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHORDOMA FOUNDATION?
CHORDOMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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