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AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION

AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1717098
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Logo for "AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION"

AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1717098
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The American Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Minnesota, with additional support in New York and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ACCELERATE BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH ON BRAIN DISEASE AND OPTIMIZE BRAIN HEALTH FOR ALL. ABF FUNDS THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST SCIENTISTS TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND OUR COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BRAIN.
Total Funding Given

$2.4M

2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
19%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$108.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$65K
M
Michelle Heritage
Board Member
J
James Essey
Board Member
D
David D Dodick
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION?
No. AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION give?
AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New York, and Texas. 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 AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $109 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, and NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION?
AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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