
MEDICA FOUNDATION
MEDICA FOUNDATION

MEDICA FOUNDATION
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The MEDICA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, having awarded a total of $2.8 million in grants to 340 nonprofit organizations in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with MEDICA FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Improve the health of those in need by investing in community-led initiatives that advance health equity.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Public health
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Populations
18
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
People with intellectual disabilities
People with other disabilities
People with physical disabilities
People with psychosocial disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses
Persons with substance use disorder(s)
Pregnant people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Victims and oppressed people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$590K
3%

GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
$495.8K
2%

Trellis
$460K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
79
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MEDICA FOUNDATION?
No. MEDICA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MEDICA FOUNDATION give?
MEDICA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Virginia. 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 MEDICA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MEDICA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MEDICA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MEDICA FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MEDICA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MEDICA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY, and Trellis. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MEDICA FOUNDATION?
MEDICA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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