CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION
CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION
CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION
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The Christopher Reeve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to spinal cord injury and paralysis, having paid out a total of $3.9 million in grants to 1,152 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CURING SPINAL CORD INJURY BY ADVANCING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PARALYSIS.
Cause Areas
3
Spinal cord injuries and diseases
Health care access
Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Louisville Research Foundation
$12.6M
21%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE
$2.3M
4%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$1.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
145
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION?
No. CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION give?
CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, New York, and California. 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 CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,150 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Louisville Research Foundation, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE, and REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION?
CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.