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Answer Als

Metairie, Louisiana  ·  EIN 471643994  ·  Private foundation

Answer Als is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $8.3M in assets. This page documents the 23 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Answer Als — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.3M
Total assets
23
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Answer Als funds

Answer Als'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 Answer Als, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of Me
DONATION TO ALS RESEARCH.
Baltimore, MD$2.0M2019
Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of Me
HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OBTAIN FAIR ACCESS TO MEDICARE AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE.
Baltimore, MD$1.5M2017
John Hopkins University School of Medicine
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2024
Stay Strong Vs Als Charities Aid Foundation America
DONATION TO HELP FIGHT BY RAISING AWARENESS AND SECURING THE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THOSE IN SEARCHING FOR A CURE FROM ALS.
Alexandria, VA$1.0M2020
Cedars Sinai Hospital
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Los Angeles, CA$947K2023
John Hopkins University School of Medicine
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Baltimore, MD$725K2023
Cedars Sinai Hospital
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Los Angeles, CA$524K2024
John Hopkins University School of Medicine
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Baltimore, MD$500K2022
On Point Scientific
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Montague, NJ$487K2024
Diagenode LLC
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Denville, NJ$230K2024
Diagenode LLC
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Denville, NJ$227K2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Mcgovern Institute
DONATION TO ALS RESEARCH.
Cambridge, MA$200K2022
Microsoft
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
Redmond, WA$174K2024
Evergreen Circuits LLC
APPLICATION TO ASSIST ALS PATIENTS DRIVE THEIR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THEIR EYES.
Duvall, WA$78K2019
Antares Formerly Contingasoft
GRANT TO FUND ALS RESEARCH.
New Orleans, LA$61K2024

Answer Als giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2019$2.1M
2020$1.0M
2022$700K
2023$2.0M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Answer Als

Answer Als'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Answer Als

Does Answer Als accept grant applications?
Answer Als'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 Answer Als fund?
Answer Als's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of Me, Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of Me, John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Answer Als give in grants?
Answer Als reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.9M over 23 grants.
Where is Answer Als located?
Answer Als is based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471643994.
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About this profile. This page is built from Answer Als'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 Answer Als. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.