THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION

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The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Michigan, California, and Massachusetts, having allocated a total of $6.3 million across 42 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMORS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA (DIPG) AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS WITH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT DIPG.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$7.1M
29%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$2.8M
12%

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$2.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$125K
Median 2nd year grant
$87.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION give?
THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, and Massachusetts. 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 THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION?
THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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