To find better treatments and a cure for juvenile myositis while improving the lives of families affected by JM.
Cure Jm Foundation centers its grantmaking on finding better treatments and a cure for juvenile myositis, with funding that also supports the people and institutions caring for affected children and families. Recent grants show that this work includes major research awards, fellowship support, and service-oriented funding for pediatric rheumatology programs. One of the largest recent awards went to Duke University Medical Center for juvenile idiopathic research, followed by support for the Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance to expand its work. The foundation also backed the University of California, San Francisco through its Cure JM Fellow award, indicating an interest in clinician development alongside research. Another large award to the Regents of the University of Minnesota supported cure-focused work, while grants to Seattle Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine show continued investment in clinical care and research settings. The foundation’s stated focus spans juvenile myositis, translational and clinical research, clinical trials, mental health support, medical education, and family services. Its recent awards reflect a disease-specific strategy aimed at improving care, building clinician capacity, and advancing cure-related science.
Within research, Cure Jm Foundation funds both disease-mechanism work and studies tied to juvenile idiopathic inflammatory conditions. A 2024 grant of $261,669 to Duke University Medical Center supported juvenile idiopathic research, and a 2025 award of $141,500 to the Regents of the University of Minnesota supported cure-oriented work. The foundation also invests in clinician development. In 2023 and again in 2025, the University of California, San Francisco received grants tied to the Cure JM Fellow award, showing repeated support for training future juvenile myositis leaders. Capacity building is another theme. Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance received multiple awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for expansion-related work, and Seattle Children’s Hospital received several grants tied to children’s support, including a 2025 award of $100,366. Family-facing and care-improvement work appears in the grant record as well, including funding for pediatric rheumatology and clinical support at Baylor College of Medicine.
Typical awards cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $48,175, median of $63,062, and p75 of $112,500. Recent grants also include larger awards above $100,000, showing a mix of project-scale and capacity-building support. The pattern is not limited to one-off gifts: several recipients appear across multiple years, including repeated funding in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for research, fellowship, and expansion work. Cure Jm Foundation is a grantmaker, not a funder of individuals, and the active programs show both unsolicited research and fellowship opportunities as well as rolling clinician-network grants.
$891K
$2.6M
$2.3M
$2.1M
Most grants fall between $48K and $113K, with a median of $63K.
25th Percentile
$48K
Median
$63K
75th Percentile
$113K
About 12% of grants go to recipients in WI.
JAMES MINOW
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Cure Jm Foundation gives nationally, and every recent grant in the provided record went to U.S. recipients. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, with 12% of grants going to recipients in Virginia. Recent awards reached recipients in Milwaukee, Chicago, Durham, Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Ashburn, and Binghamton, reflecting a broad U.S. footprint rather than a single-region focus.
The foundation funds juvenile myositis research and care, including clinical and translational research, clinical trials, mental health support for patients and caregivers, medical education, clinician training, and patient and family support services. Its stated purpose is to find better treatments and a cure for juvenile myositis while improving life for families affected by JM.
Yes. The active programs list shows unsolicited applications are accepted for Cure JM Research Grants, the Cure JM Fellowship in Juvenile Myositis Award, the Cure JM Clinical Travel Bursary / Immersion Program in Juvenile Myositis, and the Cure JM Mental Health Grants. Some clinician-network grants, including Miracle Grants, are not unsolicited.
Recent grants cluster around five figures to low six figures. The typical grant size is p25 $48,175, median $63,062, and p75 $112,500. The recent awards list also includes grants above $100,000, such as funding to Duke University Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco.
Active programs include research grants, a fellowship award for clinicians training in juvenile myositis, Miracle Grants for members of the Clinical Care Network, a clinical travel bursary or immersion program, and mental health grants. These programs cover research, training, clinical care improvement, and mental health integration.
No. The foundation’s geographic scope of giving is national, and the recent grants listed are all to U.S. recipients. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, while 12% of grants go to recipients in Virginia.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Cure Jm Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants pursuing mental health grants in pediatric rheumatology care. See the RFP/application for full requirements.
Deadline: The 2026 RFP cycle is open until July 31, 2026.
Who can apply: Clinicians and researchers working on juvenile myositis projects (details in RFP PDF).
Deadline: Opens March 31, 2026; Deadline October 31, 2026.
Who can apply: Researchers, clinician-investigators, and research teams working on juvenile myositis or related translational/clinical projects. Specific eligibility requirements are set per RFP/funding call.
Deadline: 2026 RFP cycle will open in March (year referenced on site). Specific application deadlines published with each RFP.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAG | CHICAGO, IL | $192,500 | 2025 | RETURN UNUSED FUNDS |
| REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $141,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $100,366 | 2025 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
| THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ASHBURN, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | STUDY TO EXPLORE REL |
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $66,444 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC | SAN FRANCISO, CA | $63,750 | 2025 | CURE JM FELLOW UNDER |
| CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $63,062 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $48,288 | 2025 | JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC |
| MRC AT HARWELL INSTITUTE | — | $45,399 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY | FORT WAYNE, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $261,669 | 2024 | JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $123,750 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ASHBURN, VA | $67,500 | 2024 | STUDY TO EXPLORE REL |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $55,768 | 2024 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $49,883 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $48,062 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | DALLAS, TX | $37,500 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $32,500 | 2024 | SUPPORT DISEASE RESE |
| MONTEFIORE | BRONX, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE CURE OF |
| CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $142,010 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO |
| CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $142,010 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC | SAN FRANCISO, CA | $118,000 | 2023 | CURE JM FELLOW UNDER |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC | SAN FRANCISO, CA | $118,000 | 2023 | CURE JM FELLOW UNDER |
| THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ASHBURN, VA | $112,500 | 2023 | STUDY TO EXPLORE REL |
| THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ASHBURN, VA | $112,500 | 2023 | STUDY TO EXPLORE REL |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $93,750 | 2023 | JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $93,750 | 2023 | JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $62,884 | 2023 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $62,884 | 2023 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $62,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT DISEASE RESE |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $62,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT DISEASE RESE |
| BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY | BINGHAMPTON, NY | $37,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
| BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY | BINGHAMPTON, NY | $37,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S |
LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAG
$192,500RETURN UNUSED FUNDS
REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$141,500SUPPORT THE CURE OF
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$100,366SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$100,000STUDY TO EXPLORE REL
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$66,444SUPPORT THE CURE OF
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
$63,750CURE JM FELLOW UNDER
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
$63,062SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
$50,000SUPPORT THE CURE OF
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$48,288JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC
MRC AT HARWELL INSTITUTE
$45,399SUPPORT THE CURE OF
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
$10,000SUPPORT THE CURE OF
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
$10,000SUPPORT THE CURE OF
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$261,669JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
$123,750SUPPORT THE CURE OF
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$67,500STUDY TO EXPLORE REL
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$55,768SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$49,883SUPPORT THE CURE OF
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE
$48,062SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
$37,500SUPPORT THE CURE OF
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
$32,500SUPPORT DISEASE RESE
MONTEFIORE
$10,000SUPPORT THE CURE OF
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE
$142,010SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE
$142,010SUPPORT THE EXPANSIO
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
$118,000CURE JM FELLOW UNDER
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
$118,000CURE JM FELLOW UNDER
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$112,500STUDY TO EXPLORE REL
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$112,500STUDY TO EXPLORE REL
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$93,750JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$93,750JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$62,884SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$62,884SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
$62,500SUPPORT DISEASE RESE
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
$62,500SUPPORT DISEASE RESE
BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
$37,500SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
$37,500SUPPORT CHILDREN'S
