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Children's Brain Disease Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 237025700  ·  Private foundation

Children's Brain Disease Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $530K in annual giving against $9.4M in assets. This page documents the 33 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Children's Brain Disease Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$530K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.4M
Total assets
33
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Children's Brain Disease Foundation funds

Children's Brain Disease Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, health care, mental health, youth development.

Disability ServicesEducationHealth CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, youth pop.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Children's Brain Disease Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The University of Chicago
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
Chicago, IL$484K2020
Southern Methodist University
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Dallas, TX$341K2022
Southern Methodist University
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Dallas, TX$300K2023
Southern Methodist University
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Dallas, TX$268K2024
University of Chicago
BATTEN DISEASE RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$235K2017
University College of London
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH
$90K2024
University College of London
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH
$75K2022
Washington University of St Louis
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BATTENS DISEASE RESEARCH PROGRAMS
St Louis, MO$65K2024
Australian Chapter of Bdsra
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BATTEN DISEASE CONFERENCE
$50K2024
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Atlanta, GA$50K2023
St Mary's Medical Center Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH STAFF AND FACILITIES
San Francisco, CA$50K2023
University College of London
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH
$50K2023
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEUROLOGICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Atlanta, GA$50K2022
St Mary's Medical Center Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH STAFF AND FACILITIES
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
Jonathan D Cooper Research Lab
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BATTENS DISEASE RESEARCH
St Louis, MO$27K2023

Children's Brain Disease Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$235K
2018$32K
2020$530K
2022$626K
2023$557K
2024$508K

How to apply for funding from Children's Brain Disease Foundation

Children's Brain Disease 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 childrensbraindeseasesfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Children's Brain Disease Foundation

Does Children's Brain Disease Foundation accept grant applications?
Children's Brain Disease 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 Children's Brain Disease Foundation fund?
Children's Brain Disease Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include The University of Chicago, Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Children's Brain Disease Foundation give in grants?
Children's Brain Disease Foundation reported $530K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 33 grants.
Where is Children's Brain Disease Foundation located?
Children's Brain Disease Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237025700.
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About this profile. This page is built from Children's Brain Disease 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 Children's Brain Disease Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.