THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Orthopedic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to orthopedic health. With a total of $12.5K in grants paid in 2020 to six grantees, the Foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in exploring funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PREVENTION OF ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS.WE BELIEVE THAT QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICE REQUIRES A SCIENTIFIC COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, COMPASSIONATE DEDICATION TO SERVICE AND AN ENTHUSIASTIC WILLINGNESS TO TEACH. WE WILL PRIMARILY UTILIZE QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION. RESEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED AND SPONSORED IN THE FIELDS OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, NEUROLOGY, NEUROSURGERY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN VARIOUS FORMS, INCLUDING LECTURES, SEMINARS, AND FELLOWSHIPS. PREVENTION PROGRAMS WILL INCORPORATE OUR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERTISE TO IMPACT ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGIC PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
3
Surgery
Dental care
Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC
Atlanta, GA
$25K
40%
The Ohio University Foundation
Athens, OH
$15K
24%
Ride 2 Recovery dba Project Hero
San Diego, CA
$10K
16%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION?
No. THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION give?
THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Georgia, 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 THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $13 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC, The Ohio University Foundation, and Ride 2 Recovery dba Project Hero. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION?
THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.