AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION
Minneapolis, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1717098
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Minneapolis, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1717098
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The American Brain Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on advancing research and funding for brain-related diseases. In the filing year 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.4 million across 26 grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Cause Areas
3
Neurology
Communicable disease control
Neurology & Neuroscience Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE
$22.1M
83%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$563.3K
2%
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
$499.9K
2%
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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.