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Est.

2020

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The CACNA1A Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to CACNA1A-related disorders. With a total of $71.8K in grants paid in 2024 to seven grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To find specific treatment options and a cure for CACNA1A patients. (See Schedule O for full mission)
Total Funding Given
$71.8K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
14%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
A
Allison Buchner
Board Member
S
Sarah Greathouse
Board Member
D
Deborah Ondrasik MD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CACNA1A Foundation?
No. CACNA1A Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CACNA1A Foundation give?
CACNA1A Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Iowa. 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 CACNA1A Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CACNA1A Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 CACNA1A Foundation make each year?
In 2024, CACNA1A Foundation awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $72 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CACNA1A Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, CACNA1A Foundation awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, The Broad Institute Inc, and THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION GROUP RETURN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CACNA1A Foundation?
CACNA1A Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.