OVERVIEW: The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit funder that supports preclinical, translational and early clinical research on melanoma. Its grantmaking focuses on improving melanoma prevention, detection, … [Read more...] about Melanoma Research Alliance
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Masto Foundation
MusiCares Foundation
OVERVIEW: MusiCares is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 to serve as a safety net for people working in the music industry. It provides financial assistance and services related to basic living needs, … [Read more...] about MusiCares Foundation
McKesson Foundation
OVERVIEW: The McKesson Foundation supports cancer care and patient assistance, healthcare workforce development and crisis response in the U.S. and Canada. It also supports employee giving, volunteering and nonprofit board service. IP TAKE: The … [Read more...] about McKesson Foundation
Mastercard Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mastercard Foundation supports global and economic development, focusing primarily on young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada. Its grantmaking spans education and workforce development, digital skills and entrepreneurship, … [Read more...] about Mastercard Foundation
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved people across New York State. Its grantmaking focuses on healthcare access, basic needs, the healthcare workforce, mental and behavioral … [Read more...] about Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
MAP Fund
OVERVIEW: MAP Fund supports risk-taking artists across disciplines with coaching, peer support and selected partner-funded grant opportunities. IP TAKE: MAP Fund has changed significantly. For decades, it was one of the country's longest-running … [Read more...] about MAP Fund
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
OVERVIEW: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation supports artistic projects and programs for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. IP TAKE: Mid Atlantic Arts is a strong prospect for arts organizations and artists that fit one of its defined … [Read more...] about Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
McKnight Foundation
OVERVIEW: The McKnight Foundation is a Minnesota-based funder that supports work in its home state and throughout the Midwest, as well as neuroscience research across the U.S. and agroecology work in select countries in Africa and South America. Its … [Read more...] about McKnight Foundation
Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation supports education, medical research, human services, cultural arts and civic assets, with its most significant grantmaking focused on Houston. Signature initiatives include the McNair Medical … [Read more...] about Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
Ms. Foundation for Women
OVERVIEW: The Ms. Foundation for Women supports grassroots and movement-building organizations working for gender and racial equity in the United States. Its grantmaking particularly centers organizations led by women, girls and gender-expansive … [Read more...] about Ms. Foundation for Women
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation's grantmaking centers on AI for public purpose and supports organizations using, developing or governing AI and data to address challenges including climate change, health inequities, human rights, … [Read more...] about Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Medtronic Foundation & Corporate Giving
OVERVIEW: The Medtronic Foundation supports health-tech education and workforce development, employee giving and volunteerism, and crisis response in communities around the world. Medtronic also operates a separate corporate Grants & Donations … [Read more...] about Medtronic Foundation & Corporate Giving
Motorola Solutions Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Motorola Solutions Foundation centers its grantmaking on STEM education, technology, and programs for first responders. IP TAKE: This is a focused corporate funder with a relatively clear path in for new prospects. The best fits are … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Foundation
Morgan Stanley Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Morgan Stanley Foundation primarily supports children’s health and wellbeing and college and career pathways for first-generation and low-income students. Children’s health grantmaking centers on mental health, physical health, food … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley Foundation
Merck Company Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Merck Company Foundation, which generally operates publicly as the Merck Foundation, supports efforts to improve access to high-quality healthcare for underserved communities in the United States and abroad. Its current health … [Read more...] about Merck Company Foundation
Merck for Mothers
OVERVIEW: Merck for Mothers, a global maternal health initiative of pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., supports efforts to reduce maternal mortality and improve access to safe, high-quality and respectful maternity care in the United States and … [Read more...] about Merck for Mothers
M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust works in the areas of human services, education, arts and culture, health and scientific research. Grantmaking is limited Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. IP TAKE: Past recipients give … [Read more...] about M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Mulago Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mulago Foundation supports both for profit and nonprofit organizations that address root causes of poverty in least developed countries around the world. Funding areas include agriculture, health, education, WASH and environmental … [Read more...] about Mulago Foundation
Maddie’s Fund
OVERVIEW: Maddie’s Fund supports the well-being of companion animals, with a focus on dogs and cats, keeping pets and people together, access to veterinary and behavioral care, shelter and rescue systems, foster care, education, research and … [Read more...] about Maddie’s Fund
Melville Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Melville Charitable Trust is a New Haven-based foundation dedicated to addressing homelessness and housing instability. While many housing funders support shelters, affordable housing development or direct services, Melville leans … [Read more...] about Melville Charitable Trust
Mertz Gilmore Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mertz Gilmore Foundation supports efforts for democracy and civic engagement nationally. It also awards grants for dance in New York City. IP TAKE: The Mertz Gilmore Foundation backs grassroots power-building nationwide and New … [Read more...] about Mertz Gilmore Foundation
Mars Snacking Foundation, formerly known as the Mars Wrigley Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mars Snacking Foundation, formerly known as the Mars Wrigley Foundation, supports oral health, community wellbeing and social connection in the United States and internationally. Its largest partnerships address school health, literacy … [Read more...] about Mars Snacking Foundation, formerly known as the Mars Wrigley Foundation
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a large, Flint-based philanthropy supporting civil society, environmental sustainability, young people and the long-term revitalization of its Michigan hometown. IP TAKE: The Charles Stewart Mott … [Read more...] about Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Gordon E. and Betty I. Moore Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is one of the largest and most active grantmakers in science and conservation philanthropy. It supports work in three broad areas: environmental conservation, science and the San Francisco Bay … [Read more...] about Gordon E. and Betty I. Moore Foundation
Mellon Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Maddox Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Maddox Foundation prioritizes health, education, conservation, and sustainable development efforts. IP TAKE: Formerly known as the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation or Maddox Jolie-Pitt Project, the organization now presents publicly as … [Read more...] about Maddox Foundation
Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation, also known as the Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation, is a young, asset-rich organization funding work at the intersection of AI, technology and the natural sciences. IP TAKE: The Margot … [Read more...] about Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation
