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The Morgridge Institute Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding primarily by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $22.4 million across two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH, INC., A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)3 MEDICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON.THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS GIFTS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND AID THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE INSTITUTE, WHICH IS TO SOLVE MAJOR CHALLENGES TO HUMAN HEALTH BY CONDUCTING, ENABLING, AND TRANSLATING INNOVATIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON AND OTHERS, BY LEVERAGING OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH IN RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Hospital care
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Total Funding
Funding Share

THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH INC
$124.4M
100%
WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$345.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC give?
THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. 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 MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $22.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH INC and WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC?
THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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