Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation
AI Summary
The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization focused on advancing research and education in the field of neurosurgery. In 2024, it awarded $1.7 million across 61 grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
NREF supports basic science and clinical research, as well as life-long education, to foster improved outcomes for our patients with neurosurgical diseases.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Surgery
Communicable disease control
Neurology & Neuroscience Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
$1.3M
9%
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
$1.1M
7%

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA
$961K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$42.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation?
No. Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation give?
Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Florida. 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 Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Miami, Rush University Medical Center, and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation?
Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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