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MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $7.9M in total grants paid across 6 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$11.4M
18%
Children's Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA
$4.4M
7%
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
$3.5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$575K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.7M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 13 grantees
- 2 board & team members
- 4 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, 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 MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $575 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $16.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, Children's Hospital Corporation, and Baylor College of Medicine. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.