ANSWER ALS
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ANSWER ALS is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Maryland, California, and Virginia, with a total of $2.6 million in grants paid in 2024 to five grantees. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ANSWER ALS can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE BY UTILIZING KNOWLEDGE OF PATIENTS, LEADING RESEARCHERS AND TECHNOLOGY TO SEEK IMMEDIATE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH ALS UNTIL A TREATMENT OR CURE IS FOUND; DISCOVER WHAT CAUSES ALS; DEVELOP MODELS TO UNDERSTAND ALS AND SCREEN FOR DRUG AND CELLULAR THERAPY; DISCOVER THERAPIES THAT COULD SUBSTANTIALLY SLOW OR HALT THE PROGRESS OF ALS AND ULTIMATELY CURE THE DISEASE; PROVIDE ALL GATHERED INFORMATION FREE FOR WORLDWIDE USE BY CLINICIANS, SCIENTISTS AND PHARMA TO RAPIDLY ADVANCE THERAPEUTICS.
Cause Areas
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Musculoskeletal diseases
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$500K
4%
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
$367.2K
3%
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
$83.4K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ANSWER ALS?
No. ANSWER ALS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ANSWER ALS give?
ANSWER ALS primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, California, 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 ANSWER ALS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ANSWER ALS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $41 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ANSWER ALS make each year?
In 2024, ANSWER ALS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ANSWER ALS fund recently?
In 2024, ANSWER ALS awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, and LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ANSWER ALS?
ANSWER ALS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.