Discover 4,254 grantmaking foundations funding research programs, with combined annual giving of $24.7B. The median grant size for research is $14K.
Foundations
4,254
Total Annual Giving
$24.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$169.3B
Median Grant Size
$14K
States with Funders
70
Total Grants on Record
78,113
Live programs funding research that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Children's Cancer Research Fund
Who can apply: Research projects at institutions nationwide that are innovative and promising, with potential to prove an idea and help researchers secure larger grants; the funder emphasizes projects with fresh, ambitious ideas and impact for children with cancer.
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.
From Scoliosis Research Society
Who can apply: Varies by directed research solicitation; applicants must meet SRS requirements for the specific directed opportunity.
From Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation
Who can apply: Newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers working to establish DIPG/DMG research labs, or established researchers who have not previously conducted DIPG/DMG research and are starting work in the area.
From Industrial Relations Counselors
Who can apply: Research projects that produce practical, usable outputs and align with IRC4HR's mission. Projects should be methodologically sound and likely to produce practical outcomes for business leaders, HR professionals, managers, workers, and policymakers. All funded research and deliverables must be made publicly available at no cost. Projects generally should not exceed two years.
Who can apply: Nurse Scientist: must be employed by a university or clinical facility. Novice Researcher: new researchers (details on applicant status not further specified). Student Research Grant: students actively enrolled and requires faculty support.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE | NARBERTH, PA | $207.1M | $6.3M | $2.5M | U99 | National |
| THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $201.5M | $639.2M | $321K | H48 | National |
| THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $187.8M | $6.4B | $11K | U20 | 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 |
| CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $96.3M | $533.1M | $250K | U12 | 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 |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $64.7M | $146.6M | $105K | U31C | National |
| Public Interest Registry | RESTON, VA | $61.2M | $71.4M | $15K | U054 | National |
NARBERTH, PA
$207.1M
$6.3M
$2.5M
NEW YORK, NY
$201.5M
$639.2M
$321K
NEW YORK, NY
$187.8M
$6.4B
$11K
SEATTLE, WA
$122.1M
—
$58K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$96.3M
$533.1M
$250K
LA JOLLA, CA
$78.6M
$1.5B
$220K
WASHINGTON, DC
$64.7M
$146.6M
$105K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 503 | $1.1B | View all in California | |
| New York | 434 | $1.8B | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 324 | $443.3M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 308 | $246.8M | View all in Florida | |
| Massachusetts | 201 | $216.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 196 | $353.3M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 186 | $356.8M | View all in Illinois | |
| New Jersey | 137 | $530.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| ON | 115 | $5.1M | ||
| Virginia | 93 | $9.8B | View all in Virginia | |
| Maryland | 89 | $1.3B | View all in Maryland | |
| Delaware | 89 | $68.5M | View all in Delaware | |
| Missouri | 86 | $179.6M | View all in Missouri | |
| Ohio | 86 | $74.5M | View all in Ohio | |
| Colorado | 84 | $273.8M | View all in Colorado |
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$386.9M in annual giving
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$20.1B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$14K
New Grantee Rate
40%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
60%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Research foundation awards grants of $14K. Approximately 40% of Research foundations actively fund new organizations, and 60% accept unsolicited proposals.
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