HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Hereditary Disease Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to hereditary diseases. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.1 million across 31 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
Mission Statement
TO FUND TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH TO FIND TREATMENTS, AND ULTIMATELY A CURE, FOR HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE.
Cause Areas
2
Nursing care
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.5M
13%
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
$1.2M
10%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$976.1K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$105K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION?
No. HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION give?
HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, 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 HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION?
HEREDITARY DISEASE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.