AI Summary
Neurodegenerative Disease Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding research initiatives in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, having disbursed a total of $615.8K across 11 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Neurodegenerative Disease Research Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
Our goal is to facilitate research that will bring new treatments to those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. We fund researchers that have projects intended to bring new hope to ALS patients.
Cause Areas
2
Communicable disease control
Neurology & Neuroscience Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$3.4M
41%

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA
$895.6K
11%

Indiana University Foundation
Bloomington, IN
$780K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc?
No. Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc give?
Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. 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 Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $226 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc make each year?
In 2024, Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $616 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc fund recently?
In 2024, Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, and Indiana University Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc?
Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchInc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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