Scientific Research Grant Funders in Maryland
370 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $329.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 370 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active scientific research funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer | Virginia | $38.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $36.4M | 12 | 2024 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins Hospital Endowment | Maryland | $35.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 4 | Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | New York | $35.1M | 6 | 2025 |
| 5 | Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson | Massachusetts | $17.4M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $15.1M | 12 | 2024 |
| 7 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $14.4M | 35 | 2024 |
| 8 | Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation Inc | Pennsylvania | $10.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Prostate Cancer Foundation | California | $9.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Merkin Family Foundation | California | $6.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $4.1M | 21 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ralph C Heller Foundation Inc | Maryland | $3.9M | 18 | 2024 |
| 13 | Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation | Pennsylvania | $3.5M | 11 | 2024 |
| 14 | Milky Way Research Foundation | District of Columbia | $3.4M | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $3.2M | 3 | 2023 |
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