HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are made by invitation only, and nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION WILL RAISE MONEY TO FUND RESEARCH TO FIND CURES FOR BRAIN CANCER AT VARIOUS TAX-EXEMPT, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED PRIMARILY IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. THERE WILL BE A MAIN EVENT EACH YEAR SUPPORTED BY OTHER ANCILLARY EVENTS ALONG WITH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS. THE FOUNDATION WILL DEVOTE 100% OF ITS TIME TO THE PLANNED ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Rehabilitation
Cancer Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UCLA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$3.1M
100%
HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
Yorba Linda, CA
$3K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION?
No. HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION give?
HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $302 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include UCLA FOUNDATION and HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION?
HEART OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.