Discover 4,002 grantmaking foundations funding research programs, with combined annual giving of $30.9B. The median grant size for research is $14K.
Foundations
4,002
Total Annual Giving
$30.9B
Total Assets Under Management
$165.5B
Median Grant Size
$14K
States with Funders
59
Total Grants on Record
88,608
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From National Eczema Association
Who can apply: Calling all eczema scientists; applicants must be conducting eczema research. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided in the scraped content.
From Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research
Who can apply: Applicants should be conducting innovative prostate cancer research. The program uses a peer-review process and has expanded to institutions in ten additional Southeastern states, with plans for nationwide expansion.
From Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation
Who can apply: IRS-registered 501(c)(3) organizations with public charity status 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), or public universities under section 170(c). Medical research applications must be institutionally approved; individual researcher applications are not considered. Priority is given to organizations with a long-standing relationship with the Foundation, preferably in Texas.
From Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Al
Who can apply: Proposals are accepted from research entities in Alabama. UAB researchers are directed to apply through the O'Neal Invests cycle rather than directly to BCRFA. The foundation funds one proposal per investigator at a time and does not fund investigators currently receiving BCRFA support. Funds cannot be used for investigator salaries, indirect costs, publication costs, or travel costs.
From American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be pursuing basic or clinical research in veterinary dermatology. The page indicates that grants are available to those interested in applying for research funding, but does not list detailed eligibility on the webpage content provided.
From Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be employed by an institution engaged in health-related research. Research must focus specifically on FLC and aim to advance understanding, diagnosis, epidemiology, or treatment. Collaboration and open sourcing are required.
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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 | $240.2M | $439M | $321K | H48 | National |
| FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE | NARBERTH, PA | $207.1M | $6.3M | $2.5M | U99 | 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 |
| CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $96.3M | $533.1M | $250K | U12 | National |
| THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE | LA JOLLA, CA | $93.9M | $1.3B | $220K | H92 | National |
| THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $86M | $3.5B | $201K | H20 | National |
| WELLCOME LEAP INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $71M | $252.2M | $492K | H12 | National |
| Public Interest Registry | RESTON, VA | $61.2M | $71.4M | $15K | U054 | National |
| THE V FOUNDATION | CARY, NC | $56.7M | $145.9M | $600K | H12 | National |
NEW YORK, NY
$240.2M
$439M
$321K
NARBERTH, PA
$207.1M
$6.3M
$2.5M
NEW YORK, NY
$187.8M
$6.4B
$11K
SEATTLE, WA
$122.1M
—
$58K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$96.3M
$533.1M
$250K
LA JOLLA, CA
$93.9M
$1.3B
$220K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 501 | $1B | View all in California | |
| New York | 435 | $552.2M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 324 | $441.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 307 | $237.4M | View all in Florida | |
| Massachusetts | 200 | $239M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 196 | $354M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 186 | $322.7M | View all in Illinois | |
| New Jersey | 137 | $316.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Virginia | 92 | $9.8B | View all in Virginia | |
| Delaware | 89 | $75.5M | View all in Delaware | |
| Maryland | 89 | $1.3B | View all in Maryland | |
| Missouri | 86 | $179.8M | View all in Missouri | |
| Ohio | 86 | $73.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| Colorado | 84 | $269.7M | View all in Colorado | |
| Michigan | 80 | $187.6M | View all in Michigan |
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$26.5B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$14K
New Grantee Rate
40%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
67%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Research foundation awards grants of $14K. Approximately 40% of Research foundations actively fund new organizations, and 67% accept unsolicited proposals.
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