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American Brain Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411717098  ·  Private foundation

American Brain Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $15.1M in assets. This page documents the 19 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for American Brain Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.1M
Total assets
19
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What American Brain Foundation funds

American Brain Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.

Health CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Brain Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Academy of Neurology Institute
Clinical Research Training Scholarships, Scientific Awards, and Non-scientific Awards for work on diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Minneapolis, MN$5.5M2022
American Academy of Neurology Insitute
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS, SCIENTIFIC AWARDS, AND NON SCIENTIFIC AWARDS FOR WORK ON DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Minneapolis, MN$2.4M2024
American Academy of Neurology Institute
Clinical Research Training Scholarships, Scientific Awards, and Non Scientific Awards for work on diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Minneapolis, MN$2.3M2023
American Academy of Neurology Institute
Clinical Research Training Scholarships, Scientific Awards, and Non-scientific awards for work on diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Minneapolis, MN$1.8M2020
American Academy of Neurology Institute
Clinical Research Training Scholarships, scientific awards, and non-scientific awards for work on diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Minneapolis, MN$1.6M2018
American Academy of Neurology Institute
Clinical Research Training Scholarships, scientific awards, and non-scientific awards for work on diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Minneapolis, MN$918K2017
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc
One grant was to fund "myelin repair and renewal research of Professor Elior Peles, Dean of the Faculty of Biology at the Weizmann Institute
New York, NY$105K2018
American Heart Association
2017 Lawrence Brass Award for Cardiovascular and Stroke Research
Dallas, TX$75K2017
National Ms Society
Clinical Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis Grant
New York, NY$75K2017
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Clinician Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis
New York, NY$75K2022
National Ms Society
Clinical Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis Grant
New York, NY$75K2018
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Clinical Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis Grant
New York, NY$75K2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Clinician Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis
New York, NY$75K2023
American Heart Association
Lawrence M. Brass Awards for Cardiovascular and Stroke Research
Dallas, TX$73K2020
American Heart Association
2018 Lawrence M. Brass Award for Cardiovascular and Stroke Research
Dallas, TX$52K2018

American Brain Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.8M
2020$2.0M
2022$5.6M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from American Brain Foundation

American Brain Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at americanbrainfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Brain Foundation

Does American Brain Foundation accept grant applications?
American Brain Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does American Brain Foundation fund?
American Brain Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include American Academy of Neurology Institute, American Academy of Neurology Insitute, American Academy of Neurology Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does American Brain Foundation give in grants?
American Brain Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.1M over 19 grants.
Where is American Brain Foundation located?
American Brain Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411717098.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Brain Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Brain Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.