POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
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The Polybio Research Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, New York, and Massachusetts, having awarded a total of $11.9 million across 14 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ARE A 501(C)3 TRANSFORMING HOW COMPLEX CHRONIC CONDITIONS LIKE LONGCOVID, ME/CFS & POST TREATMENT LYME DISEASE ARE STUDIED, DIAGNOSED, AND TREATED. POLYBIO WAS FOUNDED BY THREE SCIENTISTS WITH COMPLEMENTARY EXPERTISE (NEUROSCIENCE, MICROBIOLOGY & GENETICS). WE CONCEPTUALIZE RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT IDENTIFY ROOT CAUSE DRIVERS OF THESE CONDITIONS AND BUILD COLLABORATIVE TEAMS TO MAKE THE PROJECTS A REALITY.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$5.1M
18%
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
$3.5M
12%
J CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE
$2.1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$231.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$290K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
No. POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC give?
POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $232 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $11.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, and J CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
POLYBIO RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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