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    National Alopecia Areata Foundation

    ActiveMedical Research
    Novato, CAWebsite4154723780

    About National Alopecia Areata Foundation

    The National Alopecia Areata Foundation concentrates its giving on biomedical and translational research into alopecia areata and related dermatologic conditions, funding academic medical centers, university research groups, and small biotech/contract research firms. Grants are targeted toward advancing scientific understanding and therapeutic development (clinical/translational studies, research partnerships, and product development) rather than general operating support or broad community services. The foundation supports both U.S. institutions and select international research partners.

    Focus Areas

    Translational and clinical research on alopecia areata at academic medical centersUniversity-based basic science research into autoimmune hair lossSmall biotech / contract research organizations developing therapies or tools for alopeciaPatient-oriented research networks and dermatology research alliances (e.g., PeDRA)

    Who They Fund

    people living with alopecia areatafamily members and caregiversclinical and biomedical researchersgeneral public (for education/awareness)

    About National Alopecia Areata Foundation

    The National Alopecia Areata Foundation directs most of its giving to biomedical and translational research on alopecia areata, with grants flowing to academic medical centers, university research groups, and small biotech or contract research firms. Its recent awards show a clear preference for research tied to scientific understanding and therapeutic development rather than broad community funding. In 2025, the largest recent grant went to Brigham and Women's Hospital for research, and two other awards of $40,000 each supported Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York and Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The mix of institutions suggests a research portfolio that spans clinical settings, university labs, and product-development partners. Recent grants also include PeDRA, a dermatology research alliance focused on pediatric and patient-oriented work, and companies such as Convergency LLC and Launchbox LLC. The foundation’s giving is national in scope and includes both U.S. recipients and select international research partners. Across those awards, the common thread is support for projects intended to move alopecia areata research toward therapies, tools, and better scientific understanding.

    What National Alopecia Areata Foundation Funds

    The foundation’s clearest theme is clinical and translational research. A 2025 grant of $75,000 to Brigham and Women's Hospital supported research, and a $40,000 award to Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York also went to research. Another $40,000 grant to Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that this work extends beyond the United States. It also funds patient-oriented and collaborative research infrastructure. PeDRA received $21,488 for research, aligning with the foundation’s interest in dermatology research alliances and patient-centered study design. A third thread is therapy and tool development. Convergency LLC received $30,000 for research, and Launchbox LLC received $21,000 for research, showing that the foundation also backs smaller firms working on translational paths related to alopecia areata.

    How National Alopecia Areata Foundation Gives

    Typical awards cluster in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $23,616, median grant size is $35,000, and p75 is $40,000. The recent list shows several grants at or near that upper quartile, with one larger award at $75,000. The foundation gives through a research-grant model rather than operating support, and it also runs multiple open programs for researchers and trainees, including travel grants, early career awards, and student internship awards. Grants recur across a structured research portfolio rather than as one-off community gifts, and several programs accept unsolicited applications.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $227K

    Total Assets

    $4.3M

    Total Revenue

    $3.4M

    Total Expenses

    $3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $24K and $40K, with a median of $35K.

    25th Percentile

    $24K

    Median

    $35K

    75th Percentile

    $40K

    Geographic Reach

    National5 states funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Headquarters

    Leadership

    Nicole Friedland

    Funding intensity
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    Where National Alopecia Areata Foundation Funds

    Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic5$187K
    83.3%
    2Israel1$40K

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    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, research-focused giving with a small number of mid-to-large awards per year; grants are directed to a mix of established academic institutions and niche for-profit/contract research entities rather than broad, distributed community grants.

    Funding Style

    research-driven fundingtranslational/therapy developmentpatient support servicespublic education and awareness

    Notable grantees: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, PeDRA, Convergency LLC

    Topics

    alopecia areata cure researchdevelopment of accessible treatmentsclinical and translational researchpatient and caregiver support programspublic education about autoimmune hair lossadvocacy for treatment access

    Where National Alopecia Areata Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is national in scope, but the recent awards are concentrated in a few research hubs. New York is the top state by grant count, with recent funding to New York, Boston, Naperville, Portland, and Austin. The recipient country mix is mostly U.S.-based: 5 of 6 recent grants went to U.S. recipients, while 1 went to Israel. There were no recent grants to recipients in California, despite the foundation’s headquarters being in Novato.

    Frequently Asked Questions About National Alopecia Areata Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does the National Alopecia Areata Foundation fund?

    It funds academic medical centers, university research groups, small biotech and contract research firms, and dermatology research collaborations. Recent recipients include Brigham and Women's Hospital, Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and PeDRA.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s recent grant sizes cluster around $35,000, with p25 at $23,616 and p75 at $40,000. The largest recent grant listed was $75,000.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes for several active programs, including Travel Grant Awards, NAAF Early Career Award, NAAF Student Internship Award, 2024 Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant, Early Career Award, and Student Internship Awards. The NAAF Research Grant program is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.

    What research areas does it support?

    Its programs focus on alopecia areata research across clinical and translational studies, pathophysiology, therapeutic target development, patient-reported outcome measures, animal models, epidemiology, pediatric alopecia areata, and student research training.

    Does it fund outside the United States?

    Yes. The active program descriptions list International eligibility for Travel Grant Awards, NAAF Early Career Award, NAAF Student Internship Award, NAAF Research Grant, Early Career Award, and Student Internship Awards. The recent grants list also includes a recipient in Jerusalem.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    16.7%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA$75,0002025Research
    Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NY$40,0002025Research
    Hebrew University of JerusalemJerusalem$40,0002025Research
    Convergency LLCNaperville, IL$30,0002025Research
    PeDRAPortland, OR$21,4882025Research
    Launchbox LLCAustin, TX$21,0002025Research

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    $75,000
    Boston, MA2025

    Research

    Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New

    $40,000
    New York, NY2025

    Research

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    $40,000
    Jerusalem2025

    Research

    Convergency LLC

    $30,000
    Naperville, IL2025

    Research

    PeDRA

    $21,488
    Portland, OR2025

    Research

    Launchbox LLC

    $21,000
    Austin, TX2025

    Research

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from National Alopecia Areata Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Sep 17, 2026Award: Up to $75K

    2026 Research Grants

    basic sciencetranslational researchtechnology+8 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must hold MD, DO, and/or PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible to apply for grants under host institution guidelines. Investigators and institutions throughout the world are welcome to apply. Evidence of IRB or IACUC (or equivalent) approval is required for all studies when relevant. Recipients of past or current NAAF grants are eligible.

    Deadline: Application deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026; awards announced on or before December 31, 2026; earliest start date January 15, 2027.

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    Open nowCloses Sep 17, 2026Award: Up to $75K

    2024 Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant

    pediatric alopecia areatapathophysiologyepidemiology+4 more

    Who can apply: Open to investigators with any innovative research idea, with priority for early-to-mid career principal investigators collaborating with senior mentors and projects advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Broadly aimed at researchers studying pediatric alopecia areata.

    Deadline: Application deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026; awards made no later than December 12, 2026; earliest start date February 1, 2027.

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    Open nowCloses Sep 17, 2026Award: $0 – $150K

    Early Career Award

    basic sciencetranslational researchtechnology+8 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must hold MD, DO, and/or PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible to apply for grants under host institution guidelines. Applicants may not have current or previous NIH R series funding as PI or Co-PI on an alopecia areata-focused project. Evidence of IRB or IACUC (or equivalent) approval is required as applicable. Priority consideration for those without prior NAAF grant funding.

    Deadline: Application deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026; award announcement on or before December 31, 2026; earliest start date January 15, 2027.

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