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IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina, having distributed a total of $1.1 million across 26 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FUNDING OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
1
Diseases and conditions
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC
$1.7M
23%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$897.5K
12%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
$791K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$92.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$102K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC?
No. IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC give?
IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina. 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 IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $93 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and DUKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC?
IAN'S FRIENDS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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