Rhode Island Hospital Foundation

Lifespan Foundation

Providence, RI

BUHF operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, and more specifically, for the purpose of supporting and otherwise benefiting and being responsive to the needs of Brown University Health. (see Sched.O)

Robert and Clara Patterson Trust

Dallas, TX

The trust funded universities, a hospital, and medical research in 2025, with grants ranging from $100,000 to $499,620 (median $249,966). Its grants went to organizations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to application details and materials on the Health in Action Resources–The Medical Foundation website.

Lura Cook Hull Tuw

Dallas, TX

Charles H Hood Foundation

Manchesterbythesea, MA

The Charles H. Hood Foundation funds pediatric research and innovation, especially research awards for early-career investigators at nonprofit institutions in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $70,000 to $400,000, with a median of $100,000; Child Health Research Awards provide $200,000 over two years. It says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its research awards have an application process.

Haffenreffer Family Fund

Providence, RI

The Haffenreffer Family Fund supports nonprofit work in education, health, basic needs, the environment, arts and culture, and children and families. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $79,891, with a median of $15,000; most funding went to Rhode Island, with grants also reaching several other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University funds research, teaching, and outreach, with its 2025 grants primarily supporting research at universities, hospitals, and research organizations. Its 47 grants ranged from $8,438 to $1.17 million, with a median of about $50,000; most funding went to Massachusetts. The stated application guidance is for Brandeis faculty and program directors, who should contact the university before solicitation; no general unsolicited-request policy is stated.

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University’s reported grants support university research and include community and economic-development organizations, with recipients across several states and the largest share of grant dollars going to Pennsylvania. In 2025, grants ranged from $7,500 to about $1.2 million, with a median of $82,570. Its described research awards are for Lehigh faculty; whether it accepts unsolicited requests from outside organizations is not stated.

Cal Poly Corporation

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cal Poly Corporation primarily supports Cal Poly’s educational programs through university services, facilities, research grants and contracts, student grants and scholarships, and related university activities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,294 to $12.7 million, with a median of $47,792; 92% of grant dollars went to California recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

American University

Washington, DC

American University’s reported grants primarily support university and organizational research, education, and public-service projects through subawards; its separate Eagle Endowment offers eligible AU students and student groups $100–$1,000 for social-action projects, plus mentorship. In 2025, its 53 grants ranged from $6,155 to $927,176, with a median of $72,238, and recipients were concentrated in DC, Maryland, North Carolina, Colorado, and Texas; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the profile.

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders

Chicago, IL

The fund supports Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research, including scientific, clinical, social, and behavioral research, as well as related policy work. It awards grants to U.S. and international researchers; the profile does not state a typical giving level or whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

New York, NY

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds global research to stop MS, restore lost function, and develop a cure, including research training and shared resources. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1.62 million, with a median of about $156,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

National Academy of Sciences

Washington, DC

The National Academy of Sciences funds research and science-related work, with 2024 grants ranging from about $15,000 to $5.15 million and a median grant of about $132,000. Its recent giving was concentrated in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, though grants also went elsewhere; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.