CUREBOUND
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CUREBOUND is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, having paid out a total of $7.1 million in grants to eight grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CUREBOUND can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MOBILIZE SAN DIEGO TO ACCELERATE CURES FOR CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME.
Cause Areas
1
Diseases and conditions
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
$8.1M
28%

UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
$5M
17%

SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE
$3.1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$210K
Median 2nd year grant
$304.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CUREBOUND?
No. CUREBOUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CUREBOUND give?
CUREBOUND primarily gives to organizations located in 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 CUREBOUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CUREBOUND fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $210 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CUREBOUND make each year?
In 2024, CUREBOUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CUREBOUND fund recently?
In 2024, CUREBOUND awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, and SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CUREBOUND?
CUREBOUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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