Discover 2,878 grantmaking foundations funding medical research programs, with combined annual giving of $9B. The median grant size for medical research is $12K.
Foundations
2,878
Total Annual Giving
$9B
Total Assets Under Management
$107.7B
Median Grant Size
$12K
States with Funders
57
Total Grants on Record
56,056
Live programs funding medical research that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations must have tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3). The Foundation supports charitable, civic, benevolent, educational, scientific, medical, and assistance-related purposes benefiting Geneseo and surrounding areas in Illinois.
Who can apply: Eligible institutions must be STEM PhD-granting institutions located in the United States and able to provide required tax-exempt and audited financial documentation. Applications must be submitted by the institution's designated liaison. Individuals, private foundations (other than exempt operating foundations), 509(a)(3) organizations, institutions outside the United States, and organizations lacking required audited financial statements are ineligible.
From Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation
Who can apply: CTF primarily supports Virginia-based transfusion medicine and healthcare initiatives aligned with its mission. Most grantees are 501(c)(3) organizations, but other entities may be considered if the work directly benefits transfusion medicine or laboratory science in Virginia. CTF may support limited national initiatives aligned with its mission. Grants may fund scholarships directly or through workplaces or universities. CTF does not consider unrestricted grants, general fundraising, building or renovation projects, political campaigns or lobbying, organization startup or seed funding, projects unwilling to share results, religious doctrine, or program-related or mission-related investments.
Who can apply: IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the USA; organizations whose work aligns with the Foundation’s mission. See application form for required financial statements and IRS determination letter.
From Montana Equestrian Events
Who can apply: Supports national medical research related to finding a cure for breast cancer. Detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the research grant application and guidelines.
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations based in the United States that qualify for public charity status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and address one or more of the Foundation’s stated funding interests. Applicants must submit the IRS determination letter, most recent Form 990, current and prior annual operating budgets, and required program or project budgets where applicable. Organizations that previously received funding must wait two years before submitting another request. The Foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit businesses, unqualified international organizations, private foundations, political lobbying, or indirect costs.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $201.5M | $639.2M | $321K | H48 | National |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $122.1M | — | $58K | H300 | National |
| WELLCOME LEAP INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $118.8M | $731.9M | $492K | H12 | National |
| THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $86M | $3.5B | $201K | H20 | National |
| THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE | LA JOLLA, CA | $78.6M | $1.5B | $220K | H92 | National |
| THE V FOUNDATION | CARY, NC | $56.7M | $145.9M | $600K | H12 | National |
| COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | RICHMOND, VA | $55.9M | $50.9M | $2.5M | H12 | National |
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $54.5M | $944.2M | $19.7M | H90 | Local |
| HUNTSMAN CANCER FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $41.2M | $96.6M | $64.3M | H110 | Local |
| CHAN ZUCKERBERG BIOHUB INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $40.4M | $1.5B | $5.9M | H99 | Regional |
NEW YORK, NY
$201.5M
$639.2M
$321K
SEATTLE, WA
$122.1M
—
$58K
LA JOLLA, CA
$78.6M
$1.5B
$220K
RICHMOND, VA
$55.9M
$50.9M
$2.5M
CHARLESTON, SC
$54.5M
$944.2M
$19.7M
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$41.2M
$96.6M
$64.3M
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$40.4M
$1.5B
$5.9M
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 345 | $580.8M | View all in California | |
| New York | 336 | $1.2B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 240 | $123.8M | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 240 | $406.1M | View all in Texas | |
| Massachusetts | 147 | $166.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 145 | $113.3M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 142 | $342.5M | View all in Illinois | |
| New Jersey | 113 | $525.3M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Delaware | 68 | $54.4M | View all in Delaware | |
| Maryland | 67 | $305.9M | View all in Maryland | |
| Ohio | 62 | $52.8M | View all in Ohio | |
| Connecticut | 61 | $23.2M | View all in Connecticut | |
| Michigan | 61 | $114.4M | View all in Michigan | |
| Colorado | 59 | $260.1M | View all in Colorado | |
| Missouri | 56 | $150.8M | View all in Missouri |
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$102.6M in annual giving
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$5.9B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$12K
New Grantee Rate
39%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
55%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Medical Research foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 39% of Medical Research foundations actively fund new organizations, and 55% accept unsolicited proposals.
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