NOVO NORDISK FONDENPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The NOVO NORDISK FONDEN is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. In 2024, it paid a total of $16.4 million across 19 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
NOVO NORDISK FONDEN (NNF) CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANTLY TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SOCIETY THROUGH GRANTMAKING.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Trustees of Boston University
Boston, MA
$25.2M
57%
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
New York, NY
$2.9M
7%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
$2.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$726K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NOVO NORDISK FONDEN?
No. NOVO NORDISK FONDEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NOVO NORDISK FONDEN give?
NOVO NORDISK FONDEN primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and California. 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 NOVO NORDISK FONDEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NOVO NORDISK FONDEN fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $726 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NOVO NORDISK FONDEN make each year?
In 2024, NOVO NORDISK FONDEN awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $16.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NOVO NORDISK FONDEN fund recently?
In 2024, NOVO NORDISK FONDEN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Trustees of Boston University, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, and JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NOVO NORDISK FONDEN?
NOVO NORDISK FONDEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.