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ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based funding model, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $510K awarded to five grantees in 2024, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
$800K
51%
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT
ARLINETON, TX
$495K
32%
THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Houston, TX
$30K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST?
No. ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST give?
ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and Illinois. 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 ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST make each year?
In 2024, ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $510 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST fund recently?
In 2024, ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT, and THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST?
ADOPT-A-SCIENTIST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.