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DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-3378526
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DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-3378526

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Est.

1977

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in California, Texas, and Connecticut, having awarded a total of $709.4K across 27 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE DMRF IS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH FOR MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR DYSTONIA, TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION AND TO SUPPORT THE WELL BEING OF DYSTONIA AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Total Funding Given

$709.4K

2024
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
78%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$65K
Median 2nd year grant
$65K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
D
Dennis Kessler
Board Member
A
Allison London
Board Member
S
Stefanie Jackson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Connecticut. 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 DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $709 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, Emory University, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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