THE BRAIN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Brain Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through invitation-only grants, emphasizing relationship-based engagement with potential grantees. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $897.2K across 20 grantees. Nonprofits interested in securing funding should note that The Brain Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH THAT WILL LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FDA-APPROVED TREATMENTS AND AN IMPROVED STANDARD OF CARE FOR CO-MORBIDITIES IN INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DIAGNOSIS.
Cause Areas
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Brain and nervous system disorders
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$593.9K
15%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$360K
9%
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
$220K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BRAIN FOUNDATION?
No. THE BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BRAIN FOUNDATION give?
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, 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 THE BRAIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BRAIN FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BRAIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $897 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BRAIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BRAIN FOUNDATION?
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.