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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to funding research initiatives aimed at finding a cure for Friedreich's Ataxia. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $7.1 million in grants to 50 grantees, with a focus on relationship-based engagement and invitation-only proposals. As the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO TREAT AND CURE FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA (FA) BY ADVANCING RESEARCH, AWARENESS AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Total Funding Given
$7.1M
2024
Grantees funded
50
Multi-year grantees
76%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$93.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
R
Ronald Bartek
Board Member
R
Ruth Acton
Board Member
D
DR James McArthur
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE?
No. FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE give?
FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York. 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 FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $94 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, The Broad Institute Inc, and TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE?
FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.