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Overview

Thoracic Aortic Research Impact Grant

Status: Established in 2021

Geographic Scope: United States (funder based in California)

Focus Areas:

  • Research on thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection

  • Improving diagnosis of thoracic aortic disease

  • Improving treatment of thoracic aortic disease

  • Improving outcomes for individuals with or at risk for thoracic aortic disease
  • Funding Philosophy: The aim of this grant is to support projects that have the potential to directly inform or improve clinical care in the near term.

    Review Process: Funding decisions are based on a competitive review process conducted by The John Ritter Foundation's Grants Advisory Committee, with final approval by the Board of Directors.

    Recent Award Examples:

  • Over $104,543 for AI/ML framework research (2025)

  • $100,000 for AortaGPT facial recognition tool (2025)

  • $90,000 for exercise safety study in aortic dissection survivors

  • $65,000 for mental health initiative and resource development

  • $286,814 for RITTER SCORE clinical decision rule derivation

  • $50,000 for postmortem genetic testing yield study
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@johnritterfoundation.org

  • Phone: +1 (213) 218-3329

  • Address: 11901 Santa Monica Blvd #410, Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • EIN: 26-0073309
  • Current Status (as of 2026-04-03): Applications for 2025 are closed. Newsletter subscription recommended for future RFP announcements.

    How to Apply

    Application Information

    Current Status: Applications for 2025 are CLOSED.

    How to Stay Informed:

  • Subscribe to The John Ritter Foundation's newsletter to receive announcements for future Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

  • Newsletter signup available on the website
  • For Questions:

  • Contact The JRF at info@johnritterfoundation.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchheart-disease

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