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Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 131665552  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc has awarded $75.6M across 1,027 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Mda Care Center at Suny Upstate Medical University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$15.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$71.9M
Total assets
1,027
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc funds

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mda Care Center at Suny Upstate Medical University
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2018
Johns Hopkins University
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, RESEARCH AND REGISTRY SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$867K2020
University of Florida
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH
Gainesville, FL$750K2018
University of Florida
Research
Gainesville, FL$748K2017
Johns Hopkins University
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$699K2018
Myosana Therapeutics Inc
RESEARCH
Seattle, WA$650K2022
Johns Hopkins University
Research
Baltimore, MD$520K2017
University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute Inc
RESEARCH
Kansas City, KS$509K2020
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$508K2023
University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute Inc
RESEARCH
Kansas City, KS$506K2023
University of Washington
RESEARCH
Seattle, WA$485K2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
RESEARCH
Boston, MA$482K2018
The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH
Los Angeles, CA$480K2018
The University of Rochester
RESEARCH
Rochester, NY$477K2020
University of Minnesota
Research
Minneapolis, MN$460K2017

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$19.2M
2018$18.9M
2020$12.7M
2022$11.8M
2023$13.0M

How to apply for funding from Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc'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 mda.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc

Does Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc accept grant applications?
Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc'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 Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc fund?
Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Mda Care Center at Suny Upstate Medical University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc give in grants?
Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc reported $15.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $75.6M over 1,027 grants.
Where is Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc located?
Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131665552.
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About this profile. This page is built from Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc'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 Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.