The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-1065602
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded 124 grants totaling $8,374,278 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median award of $20,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,374,278
Total Assets
$7,934,584
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
8
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Growth
+300%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%
4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
41% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (47%), Cambridge (14%), Acton (8%).
Funding Trajectory
-63%
Declining funding trend with 63% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Healthcare + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Flight Of New England | $100,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Ongoing Grant In Support Of Angel Flight Nes Mission/flight Coordination: Healing Journeys For Rare Diseases Program Will Allow Them To Continue Their Support Of Patient And Outreach Activities, Enabling More Patients And Families To Receive Support In Accessing Aerial Transportation For Medical Treatments Not Avaialable In Their Geographical Areas. Participating In Expanded Marketing To Various Rare/ultra-rare Groups To Partner And Educate Them On Angel Flight Nes Free Air Transportation Services Is Pivotal To Continued Growth. | 2024 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Rainbow/kasa Program Which Is Boston Children's Hospital's Primary-care Medical Home For Highly Complex Children, Over 50% Of Whom Have Rare Diseases. The Demand For The Rainbow/kasa Program Has Grown Substantially In Recent Years Due To High Quality Care Coordination Services And Ability To Manage A Population That Other Medical Homes Cannot. This Initiative - Improving Access To Complex Primary Care Services - Will Allow To Ensure Maximal Access For New Patients To The Program, Ensuring That New Patients Can Be Seen Quickly And Appropriately With Full Social And Medical Assessments And Connection To Home And Hospital-based Medical Supports. In Addition, This Initiative Will Allow To Increase Our Urgent Care Services For Rainbow/kasa Patients, Ensuring That More Patients Can Be Seen Each Day By Providers Expert In Complex Care. | 2024 |
| Give An Hour | $200,000 | Clarksburg, MD, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Care For Caregivers: Careconnect: Strengthening Peer & Clinical Mental Health Support For Rare Disease Caregivers Program Which Aims To Strengthen The Continuum Of Mental Health Support For Caregivers Within Rare Disease Communities By Expanding Both Nonclinical And Clinical Resources. Through Partnerships With Rare-serving Organizations, We Will Enhance Caregiver Support Systems While Delivering Specialized Training To Mental Health Professionals To Address The Complex Emotional And Psychological Challenges Caregivers Face. Additionally, Crisis Support Protocols Will Be Established To Ensure Swift, Effective Interventions During Emergencies, Fostering Long-term Recovery And Resilience. | 2024 |
| Life Literacy Canada | $150,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Abc Health Matters: Managing Rare Diseases And Chronic Health Issues For The Following Purpose: Abc Health Matters Is An Introductory Health Literacy Program That Empowers Canadians To Manage Their Health More Effectively By Increasing Their Confidence When Talking About And Making Decisions Regarding Health Issues With Family, Friends, And Health Professionals. Abc Seeks To Develop A New Stream Of The Abc Health Matters Program Designed To Meet The Needs Of Families Impacted By Rare Diseases And Chronic Health Issues. The Program Will Include Two New Targeted Workbooks, Courses On Their Custom Learning Platform (The Abc Skills Hub), Outreach To Community Organizations And Health Care Professionals, A Dedicated Program Landing Page, And Communications And Promotional Activities To Raise Awareness About Program Offerings. | 2024 |
| Patient Airlift Services (Pals) | $150,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | The Grant Will Support The Pals Mission Of Helping People With Transportation Needs For People Affected By Rare Diseases. Pals Arranges Free Air Transportation For Individuals Living With Or Affected By Rare Disease To Access Out-of-town Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, And Follow-up, As Well As To Attend Rare Disease Conferences And Social/education Events Throughout The Us. The Grant Will Fund The Provision Of Roughly 450+ Flights Nationally For Rare Disease Patients, Caregivers, And Families (Including Ground Transportation Between The Airport And Treatment Destination), As Well As Outreach To Promote The Availability Of These Services To The Rare Disease Community. | 2024 |
| Starvistas Early Childhood Programming | $10,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Early Childhood Programming: Early Connections For Nurturing Resilient Families And Thriving Children Which Commits To Supporting Families With Young Children, Helping Them Overcome Life's Challenges Such As: Mitigate The Effects Of Family Risk Factors, Trauma, And Toxic Stress. Enhance Parents And Caregivers' Capacity And Knowledge To Care For Their Children. Mental Health Services For Children And Caregivers. Educational Workshops, Training And Consultation For Childcare Providers To Ensure They Have The Necessary Knowledge And Support Additionally, Providing Services Through Various Means, Including In Person At Locations Across The County, In Client Homes, Via Phone, And Virtually, To Increase Accessibility. | 2024 |
| The Akari Foundation | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Rare Disease Support Initiative For The Purpose Enhancing Access To Care For Hispanic Families Affected By Rare Diseases By Addressing Critical Barriers Such As Mobility, Language, And Financial Constraints. The Program Will Provide Essential Resources, Including Travel Assistance, Educational Initiatives, And Culturally Competent Support Services, Ensuring That Underserved Populations Receive Timely Diagnoses And Equitable Access To Healthcare. By Leveraging Their Expertise In Serving The Hispanic Community, Akari Foundation Aims To Empower Families And Improve Health Outcomes Through Targeted Outreach And Advocacy Efforts. | 2024 |
| The Children's Inn At Nih | $75,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | The Charitable Purpose Of The Grant Is To Support The Campaign For The Children's Inn At Nih, A Capital Campaign To Transform Its Residential Facility Into A State-of-the-art Environment To Serve More Young People And Their Families, Keep Pace With The Nih's Growth And Discovery, And Meet The Changing Needs Of Residents And Pediatric Medical Research. | 2024 |
| Angel Flight Of New England | $250,000 | Andover, MA, US | Ongoing Grant In Support Of Angel Flight Ne's Mission/flight Coordination: Healing Journeys For Rare Diseases Program Will Allow Them To Continue Their Support Of Patient And Outreach Activities, Enabling More Patients And Families To Receive Support In Accessing Aerial Transportation For Medical Treatments Not Available In Their Geographical Areas. Participating In Expanded Marketing To Various Rare/ultra-rare Groups To Partner And Educate Them On Angel Flight Ne's Free Air Transportation Services Is Pivotal To Continued Growth. | 2023 |
| Big Sister Association | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, One-to-one Mentoring Which Has The Purpose Of Mentoring Relationships Of 12 Little Sisters In Greater Boston With The Goal Of Keeping Matches Together For A Minimum Of One Year. The Grant Will Help Support Direct Costs, Including Personnel Costs, Matching Activities, Professional Support, Programming And Activities, And Other Direct Program Costs, Such As The Fees Associated With Criminal And Background Checks Of Big Sister Matches, Volunteer Recruitment Event Costs, And Activity Expenses. Bsagb's Overall Goal To Ensure Girls Develop A Positive Sense Of Self; Build Collaborative, Critical Thinking, And Other Social Emotional Skills; Learn To Navigate Challenges; Identify Future Aspirations; And Access Resources And Support To Achieve Post-secondary Success. This Year, Bsagb's Goal Is To Serve Over 1,000 Girls In One-to-one Mentoring, Which Includes Making 459 New Matches For Girls Waiting To Be Matched With A Big Sister. | 2023 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $125,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Rainbow Program Which Is Boston Children's Hospital's Patient Clinic For 1,250 Medically Complex And Rare Disease Diagnosed Children. This Project Includes Four Efforts To Address Vulnerable Transfer Moments For Medically Complex Patients, Including: 1. The Transition Into Clinic As A New Patient, 2. The Transition Out Of The Hospital After An Admission, 3. The Transition Back To The School System Annually Or After A Change In Medical Status Necessitates New Orders, And 4. The Transition Out Of Our Clinic To Adult Primary Care As A Young Adult. | 2023 |
| Bottom Line's Bottom Line Access | $15,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Bottom Line Access, Success & Career Connections Model Which Has The Purpose Of Enhancing Student Supports, Including: Replenishing An Emergency Fund To Support Immediate Needs (E.g., Internet Connectivity, Books For Courses, Etc.) And Building Out A Mental Health Support And Housing Fund For Students To Address The Many Non-academic Barriers They Face Getting Into And Staying Enrolled In College. The Program Is Based On Hybrid Model That Includes Three Core Components: Access, Success, And Career Connections Help Coach Young People From High School Through College And Career Placement. | 2023 |
| Choc Childhood Cancer Foundation | $8,960 | Rivonia, SANDTON, SF | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Disability Awareness Program In Schools, Which Has The Purpose Of Enabling Treatment Access And Adherence For Beneficiaries From Low-income Households In South Africa And Sub-saharan Africa. The Program Elements Include Patient Facing Support, Psychosocial And Emotional Support, Early Detection Of Childhood Cancer Or Life-threatening Blood Disorder, And Advocacy Programs. | 2023 |
| Citizen Schools | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Providing Educational Opportunities For Underserved Students In Ma And Ca Which Has The Purpose Of Supporting Educators To Provide Hands-on Learning Opportunities In Science And Mathematics Classrooms, Provide Opportunities For Students To Gain A New Perspective On Their Career Possibilities And Build The Skills Needed To Persevere And Thrive Via Workshops. These Workshops Are Inspired By The Citizen Schools Catalyst Professional Development Program, Which Is Designed To Support Middle School Educators In Fostering A Collaborative Learning Environment That Is Asset Based, Provides Tiered Support, And Access To Mentor Relationships Critical To Student Well-being And Success. | 2023 |
| Discovery Museums | $25,000 | Acton, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Especially For Me Museum Memberships. Efm Programs Are Tailored To The Unique Needs Of Children On The Autism Spectrum, Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, And Who Are Blind/have Low Vision. They Are Held During Both Low-visitation Daytime Hours And When The Museum Is Closed To The Public And Are Limited In Size To Maintain The Quality Of The Experience. Events Are Free To All Who Attend, Including Caregivers And Siblings. The Central Goals For Efm Events Are To Provide Inclusive Indoor And Outdoor Learning Experiences To Children With Disabilities And To Give Families (Caregivers And Siblings) The Chance To Connect With Others Facing Similar Challenges. | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $15,000 | Athens, GA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Hunger Relief Targeted Programming, Which Has The Purpose Of Working To Address Food Insecurity For Children And Seniors, As An Especially Vulnerable Population At Risk For Hunger And Food Insecurity. The Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia Works With Local School Districts, Senior Centers, Volunteers, And Community Members To Identify Children Who Come To School Chronically Hungry And Seniors Who Lack Access To Healthy Food. | 2023 |
| Fundacion Para El Fomento (Fdi) | $25,000 | Alcorcon, MADRID, SP | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Disability Awareness Program In Schools, Which Has The Purpose Of Different Mechanisms To Achieve The Integration And Normalization Of People With Disabilities. This Training Project Attends To This Need By Providing Coverage Through Inclusive Days, Circuits With Different Forms Of Adapted Sport, Orientation And Awareness Talks Using Ict As The Main Means Of Communication, Training Different Educational Centers In The Community Of Madrid. | 2023 |
| Give An Hour | $444,259 | Clarksburg, MD, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Care For Caregivers: Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Care For Rare Caregivers Program For The Purpose In Capturing The Most Effective Parts Of Our Learning From The Py22 Grant And Continue To Broaden And Deepen Our Sustainable Ability To Address Unmet And Disconnected Mental Health And Emotional Wellbeing (Mh & Ew) Needs Of Those In The Rare Disease Caregiver Community, Regardless Of Where They Are In The Continuum Of Their Caregiving Journey. | 2023 |
| Global Genes | $165,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Grant Will Support The Project Titled Rare Mental Health Impact Grants Program Which Provides An Opportunity For Foundation Leaders To Apply For Grants To Assist In Creating Programs, Educational Tools/materials, And Support Networks To Address Unmet Mental Health And Social Support Needs Of Their Community. The Goal Of The Impact Grants Program Is To Equip Patient Communities To Expand Availability And Effectiveness Of Tools And Capabilities That Address Critical Mental Health Needs. A Secondary Goal Is To Utilize, Promote And Make Available The Outputs From The Grant-funded Projects To The Larger Rare Community. | 2023 |
| Imd Guest House | $74,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Continue To Support The Project Titled, Pediatric Rare Disease Care Community, For The Purpose Of Providing Convenient And Affordable Accommodations To Patients/families Receiving Hospital-based Care In Chicago. Chicago Is A Global Hub For Rare Disease Specialist Care, And Imd Guest House Supports In Providing Accommodation Assistance (Significantly Reduced Price Or Free Based On Income Level) Specifically For The Rare Pediatric Community Seeking Treatment In Chicago Who Cannot Afford The Costs Of Affiliated With Extended Stays Near The Hospital. Guest House Provides Comfortable, Affordable, Temporary Lodging For Patients And Their Families Who Must Travel, From Across The Us And Internationally, To Chicago For Medical Treatment. Imd Guest House Anticipates Serving 30 Rare Pediatric Disease Patients/families (30 Patients And 45 Parents/family Members) Over 1,000 Cumulative Nights This Year. | 2023 |
| Jett Foundation | $50,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Grant Will Support The Project Titled Camp Promise, Which Is A Free, Week-long Camp And Year-round Program For Kids, Teens, And Young Adults With Neuromuscular Disorders. In 2022 Camp Promise Returned To In-person Events At Five Locations Across The Country With One Additional Virtual Option. Camp Promise Provides A Barrier-free, Week-long, Overnight Camp For Kids, Teens, And Adults Living With Neuromuscular Disorders - Regardless Of Age, Capability, Or Ability To Pay. | 2023 |
| Leadership Education And Athletics In Partnership Inc (Leap) | $16,000 | New Haven, CT, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Expanding Leaps Aquatics Program Which Provides Year-round Swimming Lessons To Over 350 Young People Ages 7-15 Annually With The Goal Of Making Swimming An Accessible Skill To All New Haven Youth. Besides Seeking To Promote Water Safety, Leap's Aquatics Program Also Seeks To Boost The Confidence And Comfort Of Youth From Historically Marginalized Backgrounds In The Water. As Part Of The Overall Mission To Empower Youth And Develop Their Leadership, Leap Hires And Trains A Team Of 10-20 Lifeguards And Swim Instructors, Many Of Whom Learned To Swim At Leap. All Instructors And Lifeguards Engage In Intensive Training To Provide High-quality Swim Lessons And Be Prepared For Emergency Situations That May Arise. Leap Pays For Necessary Certifications And Trainings For Youth Without Them, Thus Making Youth Not Previously Certified Still Eligible To Seek Employment Opportunities. | 2023 |
| New Haven Reads Community | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Supporting Structured Literacy Interventions, Which Has The Purpose Of Providing Tutoring Programs For Students In Grades 1-12, Who Are Reading Lower Than Grade Level. Program Is Free Of Charge. Each Student Attends 1-2 Hours Per Week During The School Year And Can Attend 6-week Summer Session. Goal Is To Have At Least 97% Of Students Increase Literacy Scores Between October 2023 And May 2024. | 2023 |
| Our Odyssey | $15,000 | Natick, MA, US | Grant Will Support The Project Titled Epic Arts Which Connects Young Adults With Rare Or Chronic Conditions With Social And Emotional Support Via Social Group Focused On Therapeutics Artmaking To Support Mental Health. Epic Arts Is A Completely Virtual, Weekly Therapeutic Art-making Program Led By A Licensed Art Therapist For Young Adults With Rare Disease Diagnoses. Epic Arts Includes A Virtual Art Exhibition Of Selected Art Pieces Created During The Program To Spread Awareness Of The Strengths And Talents Of People With Rare Diseases As Well As The Mental Health Concerns That Can Accompany A Rare Diagnosis. | 2023 |
| Patient Airlift Services (Pals) | $100,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | The Grant Will Support The Pals Mission Of Helping People With Life Threatening Diseases With Access To Aerial Transportation For Care Rather Than Traveling Hundreds Of Miles Via Car Or Bus. | 2023 |
| Peer Health Exchange Inc | $16,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Youth Health Education And Digital Health Solutions, Which Has The Purpose Of Serving Young People Via School-based Workshops That Align With National Health Education Standards, The Cdc's Characteristics Of Effective Health Education Curricula, And Common Core Standards. Phes Relatable Near-peer Delivery Of Identity-forward Health Education Supports A Sense Of Belonging For Bipoc, Disabled, And Lgbtqia+ Young People, Who Are Often "Othered And Underrepresented In Traditional Health Programming. Phes Digital Health Solutions Reach Young People Without A School Intermediary, Allowing For Scaled Impact Beyond Classroom Walls. Phe Works In Partnership With Young People Through Paid Leadership Opportunities Like Our Regional Youth Advisory Boards, Who Provide Key Feedback On The Program And The Youth Design Group, Who Vet And Approve All Content On Phes Health App, Selfsea. | 2023 |
| Ronald Macdonald House Charities | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Continue To Support The Project Titled, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Global Health And Wellness Initiative, With The Purpose Of Funding Innovation And Capacity Grants To Four (4) Local Rmhc Chapters In France, Italy, Australia, And The United Kingdom In Order To Continue To Support The Mental Health Needs Of Families And Children, Via The Rmhc's Global Health And Wellness Initiative. This Initiative Will Help Families And Caregivers Cope With Their Childs Illness Or Disease And Address The Psychosocial And Physical Well-being Of Both Rmhc Families, And The Staff Charged With Caring For Them. | 2023 |
| Save The Children | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Early Steps To School Success Program, Which Has The Purposes To Work In Partnership With Schools And Community-based Organizations To Provide Education Services To Children From Birth To Age Five, Support Their Parents And Caregivers, As Well As Implement Ongoing Training To Community Educators. This Program Is A Low-cost, Targeted Approach To Enhancing School Readiness For Children Living In Some Of The Most Impoverished Parts Of The Country. | 2023 |
| Serious Fun Children | $250,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Mental Health Support Grant Program For The Following Purpose Of Providing Life-changing Camps And Programs Serving Children Living With Serious Illnesses And Their Families Around The World, Totally Free Of Charge. Seriousfun Programming And Facilities Are Skillfully Adapted To Fit The Different Cultures And Medical Conditions Of Campers. Every Attempt Is Made To Be Inclusive And Accessible. The Medical Expertise At Camps Enables Them To Support Children With More Than 100 Different Types Of Conditions Including Cancer, Blood Disorders, Heart Diseases, Immunological Disorders, Neurologic Conditions, Genetic Conditions, And Metabolic Disorders. | 2023 |
| St Marys Center For Women & Children | $20,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Trauma-informed Behavioral Health And Case Management Services For Families Experiencing Homelessness Which Has The Following Purpose Staffing Includes A Variety Of Healthcare Partners In The Boston Area And Focuses On Mental And Behavioral Health As Well As Care Coordination. Initial Meetings And Treatment Plans Throughout Their Time At Smc Help Residents Participate In Both Individual And Group Weekly Therapy Sessions To Develop Greater Economic And Emotional Stability While On Their Journey To Permanent Housing. The Ultimate Goal For This Program Is To Decrease The Length Of Stay At Smc For Residents. By Partnering With Universities To Offer Robust Clinical Internships, Smc Is Also Excited To Create A Pipeline Of Behavioral Health Clinicians And Help Combat The Current 6-9-month Average Waitlist For Behavioral Health Services In Boston. | 2023 |
| Tech Goes Home | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Digital Inclusion Programs, Which Has The Purpose Of Helping Families/individuals With Digital Access. The Programs Provide 15 Hours Of Digital Skills Training, Allowing Participants Earn New Chromebook Or Ipad And A Year-long Internet Connection If Needed. With The Tools And Skills, Gained Through The Program, Graduates Are Prepared To Leverage Technology In Whatever Way Will Benefit Them Most. Tgh's Digital Literacy Training Focuses On Fundamental Skills Needed To Complete Homework Assignments, Apply For Jobs, Communicate With Friends And Family, Utilize Vital Community Resources, Access Telehealth, And Use The Internet Safely And Responsibly. | 2023 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Thompson Island Connections: Inspiring Confidence And Curiosity In Bps Middle School Students Which Has The Purpose Of Partnering With Seven Boston Middle Schools To Bring Students To Our Island Classroom For Hands-on Science Lessons And Social-emotional Learning. Throughout Their Middle School Years, Connections Students Visit The Island Multiple Times For Increasingly Immersive Experiences, Beginning With One-day Field Trips And Advancing To Overnights And Multi-day Expeditions. Connections Aims To Teach Young People To "Think Like Scientists." Immersed In Nature, They Are Able To Explore And Gently Interact With The Great Diversity Of Life And Ecosystems Supported By The Island. | 2023 |
| United Spinal Association | $33,000 | Kew Gardens, NY, US | The Grant Will Be Used To Support United Spinal Associations Ongoing Community Support Resource Center (Csrc) Operations And Its Resulting Impact On The Wheelchair User Disability Community, Especially Those Affected By Neurological Diseases And Disorders. The Csrc Program Is Designed To Offer "High Touch" Personalized Responses And Specialized Virtual Resources Meeting The Unique Needs Of Wheelchair Users Living With Paralysis, Mobility Impairments, Spinal Cord Injury (Sci), And Rare Diseases To Reach Their Highest Potential, Remain Independent, Healthy, And Active Members Of The Community And Workforce. | 2023 |
| Willow Foundation | $115,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Continue To Support The Project Titled, Special Days Program For Rare Disease Youth Across The Uk, For The Purpose Of Covering The Additional Costs Associated With Providing Personalized Services To Rare Disease Patients That Require More Input From Medical Advisers. 15% Of Willow Foundation Beneficiaries Are Rare Disease Patients. This Grant Should Provide Services To 150 Uk-based Rare Disease Patients. | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Haven | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | To Support The Project Titled, Building Greater Futures General Programming, Which Has The Purpose Of Providing Aftershool And Summer Programs At The Boys & Girls Club Of New Haven That Offer Research-based Youth Development Curriculums, Delivered By Trained Youth Development Professionals To Support The Academic And Emotional Needs Of The New Haven Community. | 2022 |
| Bottom Line Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Access, Success & Career Connections Program Which Has The Purpose To Aide First-generation College Students From Low-income Backgrounds In Addressing Barriers To Academic And Social Success, Setting The Students Up For College And Career Success Through Assistance With Education And Counselling. The Organization Primarily Serves Greater Boston, Ma, Focusing On Serving Students In The City's Most Underserved Communities Of Dorchester, Roxbury And Mattapan. | 2022 |
| The Big Sisters Association Of Greater Boston | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, One-to-one Mentoring Program, Which Has The Following Purpose: Facilitate New Mentoring Relationships For 5 Little Sisters (Ages 7-15) And Ongoing Support For 1,000 Matches In One-to-one Mentoring Relationships With Trained Women Mentors (Big Sisters) Visiting Once A Week For At Least A Year In The Greater Boston Area. | 2022 |
| Discovery Museum Acton | $25,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Especially For Me Program, Which Provides Opportunities For Families With Accessibility Constraints And Disabilities To Enjoy The Museum, Offering Accommodations That Increase Access To Museum Exhibits And Provide An Opportunity For Families To Network With One Another In An Understanding Environment Through Free Memberships, Designed To Increase Access To The Museum For Families With Pressing Financial Limitations. | 2022 |
| Dimock Community Foundation | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled Expanding Culturally Relevant Mental Health Services, Which Has The Purpose Of Funding The The Addition Of A New Black Psychiatrist In The Adult Medicine Clinic To Meet The Increased Pandemic-related Demand For Mental Health Services At Dimock. This New Addition Will Provide Culturally Competent Mental Health Treatment To Predominantly Black, Indigenous, People Of Color Patient Community, Providing Care To Approximately 30-40 Patients At Dimock. This Individual Will Teach And Mentor Other Practitioners Of Color. | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Science And Engineering Fair | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Getting Science Fair Ready, Which Has The Purpose Supporting Students Choosing A Research Project That Is Meaningful To Them And Develop It Into An Independent Research Project. Students Identify A Research Question And Spend The Better Part Of The Academic Year Using The Same Process Scientists Do From Start To Finsih. A Showcase Or Fair Presentation Is The Culmination Of This Learning Process. Our Project-based Learning Model Gives Students Real Experiences In Science And Engineering. | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support The Project Titled, Reach Emotional Support Program, Which Has The Purpose Of Supporting Mental Health Social Workers For Our Youth Programs. These Social Workers Work With Patients, Ages 5-17, 4 Times A Week, To Provide Critical Mental Health Treatment To The Individuals And Their Families. These Support Groups And Services Help People Identify And Implement More Positive Approaches To Coping With Stressors And Moods. Support Will Allow Bridgeport Hospital Foundation To Continue To Offer Innovative, Culturally Competent, Evidence-based Programs To Meet The Needs Of Our Complex Patients; And Enhance Our Efforts To Reach Patients Before They Are In Crisis And Navigate Them Into Care. | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $15,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Support The Project Titled, Wish Foundation Program, Which Purpose Is Exclusively Available To Ct Families With Children With Critical Illness, Unleashes The Transformative Power Of A Wish Through An Imaginative, Inspirational Wish Discovery Experience, Where Children Let Their Imagination Soar And Dream That Anything Is Possible. | 2022 |
| Irish Wheelchair Association | $10,000 | Dublin, LEINSTER, EI | Support The Project Titled, Creative Youth For Disability Programme, Which Has The Purpose Of Tackling Discriminatory Behaviours Through Educating Children To Challenge Perceptions And Stereotypes Of People With Disabilities By Demonstrating Understanding, Awareness And Inclusivity. There Is No Other Programme In Ireland Providing This Specific Expertise On Inclusion To Educators. The Organization Anticipates Reaching Up To 12,000 Young People Across Ireland In Year One With This Message Of Inclusion. | 2022 |
| Willow Foundation | $138,577 | Welwyn Garden City, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK | Support The Project Titled, Special Days Program For Rare Disease Youth Across The Uk, For The Purpose Of Covering The Additional Costs Associated With Providing Personalised Services To Rare Disease Patients That Require More Input From Medical Advisers. 15% Of Willow Foundation Beneficiaries Are Rare Disease Patients. This Grant Should Provide Services To 150 Uk-based Rare Disease Patients. | 2022 |
| Ronald Macdonald House Charities | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Project Titled, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Global Health And Wellness Initiative Year 2, With The Purpose Of Funding Innovation And Capacity Grants In The Amount Of $50,000 To Four (4) Local Rmhc Chapters In France, Italy, Australia, And The United Kingdom In Order To Continue To Support The Mental Health Needs Of Families And Children, Via The Rmhc's Global Health And Wellness Initiative. This Initiative Will Help Families And Caregivers Cope With Their Child's Illness Or Disease And Address The Psychosocial And Physical Well-being Of Both Rmhc Families, And The Staff Charged With Caring For Them. | 2022 |
| Imd Guest House | $109,421 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Project Titled, Pediatric Rare Disease Care Community, For The Purpose Of Providing Convenient And Affordable Accommodations To Patients/families Receiving Hospital-based Care In Chicago. Chicago Is A Global Hub For Rare Disease Specialist Care, And Imd Guest House Supports In Providing Accommodation Assistance (Significantly-reduced Price Or Free Based On Income Level) Specifically For The Rare Pediatric Community Seeking Treatment In Chicago Who Cannot Afford The Costs Affiliated With Extended Stays Near The Hospital. Guest House Provides Comfortable, Affordable, Temporary Lodging For Patients And Their Families Who Must Travel, From Across The Us And Internationally, To Chicago For Medical Treatment. Imd Guest House Anticipates Serving 30 Rare Pediatric Disease Patients/families (30 Patients And 45 Parents/family Members) Over 1,000 Cumulative Nights This Year. | 2022 |
| The Arc Of The South Shore | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Improving The Physical, Mental, And Emotional Health Of Adults With Disabilities And Other Health Concerns, Which Has The Purpose Of Programs Targeted Towards Fitness Classes, Nutritional Support, Targeted Therapies Such As Art, Music, And Social Interactions That Are Key Components Of A Healthy Lifestyle Of Individuals With Disabilities. | 2022 |
| Mindful Life Project | $15,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Support The Project Titled, Mental Health And Wellbeing Support For Low Income Schools, For The Purpose Of Supporting "Mindfulness Instructors" Direct Costs Outlined In Program Budget. Mlp Empowers Underserved Children, Families And School Site Staff Through Mindfulness And Other Transformative Skills To Gain Self-awareness, Confidence, Self-regulation And Resilience, Leading To Lifelong Success Through Our Data Driven Mindfulness Based Mental Health Support. Students In Grades Tk-8th Receive Curated, Trauma-informed, Age Appropriate, And Culturally Relevant Social Emotional Learning Lessons Rooted In Mindfulness Education. | 2022 |
| Massbioed | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Apprenticeship Program, Which Purpose Is To Support Massbioed's Robust Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program For Un- Or Under-employed, Work-ready Adults Who Are Seeking A Pathway Into A Personally Fulfilling And Economically Sustaining Career. Curriculum Includes An Intensive, Accelerated Education Under The Guidance Of Industry Professionals Who Will Also Act As Managers And Mentors To The Apprentices. | 2022 |
| Fondazione Renato Piatti Onlus | $11,000 | Varese, VARESE, IT | Support The Project Titled, Caregivers & Families Help Program, Which Has The Purpose Of Taking Care Of People With Neurological, Autism Spectrum And Behavioral Disorders. With Teams Of Doctors, Educators And Specialized Operators Who Ensure That People With Disabilities And Autism Can Live A Quality Life With Their Families. | 2022 |
| Ywca Boston | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Fierce Youth Reigniting Excellence (Fyre) Program Which Has The Purpose Of Providing A Vital Space To Support Girls Grades 6-9.the Program Combines Social Justice Education, Female Empowerment, Self-esteem Building, And Civic Engagement In Order To Equip Girls With The Tools They Need To Build Collective Power And Make Meaningful Changes In Their Schools And Communities. | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | $25,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Support The Project Titled, Life-saving Crisis Services, Which Has The Purpose To Support Trevor's Crisis Services. These Services Advance The Mental Health And Emotional Well-being Of Lgbtq Young People Through Free And Confidential Crisis Counseling Available 24/7 Via Phone, Text And Instant Messenger. Through This Program, Trained Crisis Counselors Connect With Lgbtq Youth And Follow A Comprehensive Support Model That Includes A Risk Assessment, Crisis De-escalation, And Planning For Continued Safety. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Haven | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | To Support The Project Titled, Building Greater Futures General Programming, Which Has The Purpose Of Providing Aftershool And Summer Programs At The Boys & Girls Club Of New Haven That Offer Research-based Youth Development Curriculums, Delivered By Trained Youth Development Professionals To Support The Academic And Emotional Needs Of The New Haven Community. | 2022 |
| Bottom Line Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Access, Success & Career Connections Program Which Has The Purpose To Aide First-generation College Students From Low-income Backgrounds In Addressing Barriers To Academic And Social Success, Setting The Students Up For College And Career Success Through Assistance With Education And Counselling. The Organization Primarily Serves Greater Boston, Ma, Focusing On Serving Students In The City's Most Underserved Communities Of Dorchester, Roxbury And Mattapan. | 2022 |
| The Big Sisters Association Of Greater Boston | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, One-to-one Mentoring Program, Which Has The Following Purpose: Facilitate New Mentoring Relationships For 5 Little Sisters (Ages 7-15) And Ongoing Support For 1,000 Matches In One-to-one Mentoring Relationships With Trained Women Mentors (Big Sisters) Visiting Once A Week For At Least A Year In The Greater Boston Area. | 2022 |
| Discovery Museum Acton | $25,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Especially For Me Program, Which Provides Opportunities For Families With Accessibility Constraints And Disabilities To Enjoy The Museum, Offering Accommodations That Increase Access To Museum Exhibits And Provide An Opportunity For Families To Network With One Another In An Understanding Environment Through Free Memberships, Designed To Increase Access To The Museum For Families With Pressing Financial Limitations. | 2022 |
| Dimock Community Foundation | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled Expanding Culturally Relevant Mental Health Services, Which Has The Purpose Of Funding The The Addition Of A New Black Psychiatrist In The Adult Medicine Clinic To Meet The Increased Pandemic-related Demand For Mental Health Services At Dimock. This New Addition Will Provide Culturally Competent Mental Health Treatment To Predominantly Black, Indigenous, People Of Color Patient Community, Providing Care To Approximately 30-40 Patients At Dimock. This Individual Will Teach And Mentor Other Practitioners Of Color. | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Science And Engineering Fair | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Support The Project Titled, Getting Science Fair Ready, Which Has The Purpose Supporting Students Choosing A Research Project That Is Meaningful To Them And Develop It Into An Independent Research Project. Students Identify A Research Question And Spend The Better Part Of The Academic Year Using The Same Process Scientists Do From Start To Finsih. A Showcase Or Fair Presentation Is The Culmination Of This Learning Process. Our Project-based Learning Model Gives Students Real Experiences In Science And Engineering. | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support The Project Titled, Reach Emotional Support Program, Which Has The Purpose Of Supporting Mental Health Social Workers For Our Youth Programs. These Social Workers Work With Patients, Ages 5-17, 4 Times A Week, To Provide Critical Mental Health Treatment To The Individuals And Their Families. These Support Groups And Services Help People Identify And Implement More Positive Approaches To Coping With Stressors And Moods. Support Will Allow Bridgeport Hospital Foundation To Continue To Offer Innovative, Culturally Competent, Evidence-based Programs To Meet The Needs Of Our Complex Patients; And Enhance Our Efforts To Reach Patients Before They Are In Crisis And Navigate Them Into Care. | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $15,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Support The Project Titled, Wish Foundation Program, Which Purpose Is Exclusively Available To Ct Families With Children With Critical Illness, Unleashes The Transformative Power Of A Wish Through An Imaginative, Inspirational Wish Discovery Experience, Where Children Let Their Imagination Soar And Dream That Anything Is Possible. | 2022 |
| Irish Wheelchair Association | $10,000 | Dublin, LEINSTER, EI | Support The Project Titled, Creative Youth For Disability Programme, Which Has The Purpose Of Tackling Discriminatory Behaviours Through Educating Children To Challenge Perceptions And Stereotypes Of People With Disabilities By Demonstrating Understanding, Awareness And Inclusivity. There Is No Other Programme In Ireland Providing This Specific Expertise On Inclusion To Educators. The Organization Anticipates Reaching Up To 12,000 Young People Across Ireland In Year One With This Message Of Inclusion. | 2022 |
| Willow Foundation | $138,577 | Welwyn Garden City, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK | Support The Project Titled, Special Days Program For Rare Disease Youth Across The Uk, For The Purpose Of Covering The Additional Costs Associated With Providing Personalised Services To Rare Disease Patients That Require More Input From Medical Advisers. 15% Of Willow Foundation Beneficiaries Are Rare Disease Patients. This Grant Should Provide Services To 150 Uk-based Rare Disease Patients. | 2022 |
| Ronald Macdonald House Charities | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Project Titled, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Global Health And Wellness Initiative Year 2, With The Purpose Of Funding Innovation And Capacity Grants In The Amount Of $50,000 To Four (4) Local Rmhc Chapters In France, Italy, Australia, And The United Kingdom In Order To Continue To Support The Mental Health Needs Of Families And Children, Via The Rmhc's Global Health And Wellness Initiative. This Initiative Will Help Families And Caregivers Cope With Their Child's Illness Or Disease And Address The Psychosocial And Physical Well-being Of Both Rmhc Families, And The Staff Charged With Caring For Them. | 2022 |
| Imd Guest House | $109,421 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Project Titled, Pediatric Rare Disease Care Community, For The Purpose Of Providing Convenient And Affordable Accommodations To Patients/families Receiving Hospital-based Care In Chicago. Chicago Is A Global Hub For Rare Disease Specialist Care, And Imd Guest House Supports In Providing Accommodation Assistance (Significantly-reduced Price Or Free Based On Income Level) Specifically For The Rare Pediatric Community Seeking Treatment In Chicago Who Cannot Afford The Costs Affiliated With Extended Stays Near The Hospital. Guest House Provides Comfortable, Affordable, Temporary Lodging For Patients And Their Families Who Must Travel, From Across The Us And Internationally, To Chicago For Medical Treatment. Imd Guest House Anticipates Serving 30 Rare Pediatric Disease Patients/families (30 Patients And 45 Parents/family Members) Over 1,000 Cumulative Nights This Year. | 2022 |
| The Arc Of The South Shore | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Improving The Physical, Mental, And Emotional Health Of Adults With Disabilities And Other Health Concerns, Which Has The Purpose Of Programs Targeted Towards Fitness Classes, Nutritional Support, Targeted Therapies Such As Art, Music, And Social Interactions That Are Key Components Of A Healthy Lifestyle Of Individuals With Disabilities. | 2022 |
| Mindful Life Project | $15,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Support The Project Titled, Mental Health And Wellbeing Support For Low Income Schools, For The Purpose Of Supporting "Mindfulness Instructors" Direct Costs Outlined In Program Budget. Mlp Empowers Underserved Children, Families And School Site Staff Through Mindfulness And Other Transformative Skills To Gain Self-awareness, Confidence, Self-regulation And Resilience, Leading To Lifelong Success Through Our Data Driven Mindfulness Based Mental Health Support. Students In Grades Tk-8th Receive Curated, Trauma-informed, Age Appropriate, And Culturally Relevant Social Emotional Learning Lessons Rooted In Mindfulness Education. | 2022 |
| Massbioed | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Apprenticeship Program, Which Purpose Is To Support Massbioed's Robust Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program For Un- Or Under-employed, Work-ready Adults Who Are Seeking A Pathway Into A Personally Fulfilling And Economically Sustaining Career. Curriculum Includes An Intensive, Accelerated Education Under The Guidance Of Industry Professionals Who Will Also Act As Managers And Mentors To The Apprentices. | 2022 |
| Fondazione Renato Piatti Onlus | $11,000 | Varese, VARESE, IT | Support The Project Titled, Caregivers & Families Help Program, Which Has The Purpose Of Taking Care Of People With Neurological, Autism Spectrum And Behavioral Disorders. With Teams Of Doctors, Educators And Specialized Operators Who Ensure That People With Disabilities And Autism Can Live A Quality Life With Their Families. | 2022 |
| Ywca Boston | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support The Project Titled, Fierce Youth Reigniting Excellence (Fyre) Program Which Has The Purpose Of Providing A Vital Space To Support Girls Grades 6-9.the Program Combines Social Justice Education, Female Empowerment, Self-esteem Building, And Civic Engagement In Order To Equip Girls With The Tools They Need To Build Collective Power And Make Meaningful Changes In Their Schools And Communities. | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | $25,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Support The Project Titled, Life-saving Crisis Services, Which Has The Purpose To Support Trevor's Crisis Services. These Services Advance The Mental Health And Emotional Well-being Of Lgbtq Young People Through Free And Confidential Crisis Counseling Available 24/7 Via Phone, Text And Instant Messenger. Through This Program, Trained Crisis Counselors Connect With Lgbtq Youth And Follow A Comprehensive Support Model That Includes A Risk Assessment, Crisis De-escalation, And Planning For Continued Safety. | 2022 |
| Grant - Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Mental Health Needs Of Families And Children, Via The Rmhc's Global Health And Wellness Initiative. This Initiative Will Help Families And Caregivers Cope With Their Childs Illness Or Disease And Address The Psychosocial And Physical Well-being Of Both Rmhc Families, And The Staff Charged With Caring For Them. | 2021 |
| Grant - Sesame Workshop | $25,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Support Sesame Is Addressing Families' Immediate Needs Across Demographics And Supporting Positive Long-term Outcomes For Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic, By Guiding Parents And Caregivers As They Seek To Mitigate The Immediate Effects, Develop New Routines, Ease Children's Anxiety And Fear, Build Family Resilience, And Cope With The Long-term Consequences (mental, Physical, And Financial) Of The Pandemic. | 2021 |
| Grant - Discovery Museum | $25,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Suport The Especially For Me Program Which Provides Opportunities For Families With Accessibility Constraints And Disabilities To Enjoy The Museum, Offering Accommodations That Increase Access To Museum Exhibits And Provide An Opportunity For Families To Network With One Another In An Understanding Environment Through Free Memberships, Designed To Increase Access To The Museum For Families With Pressing Financial Limitations. | 2021 |
| Grant - Bottom Line Inc | $15,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | To Support Bottom Line Advisors Aide Towards First-generation College Students From Low-income Backgrounds In Addressing Barriers To Academic And Social Success, Setting The Students Up For College And Career Success Through Assitance With Education And Counselling. | 2021 |
| Grant - Massachusetts Biotechnology | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Massbioed Designed A Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program For Under-employed, Work-ready Adults Who Are Seeking A Fulfilling And Economically Sustaining Career, Through An Intensive, Accelerated Education. The Curriculum Has Been Designed Under The Guidance Of Industry Professionals Who Will Also Act As Managers And Mentors To The Apprentices. | 2021 |
| Grant - The Trevor Project Inc | $25,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | To Advance The Mental Health And Emotional Well-being Of Lgbtq Young People Through Free, 24/7, And Confidential Crisis Counseling. The Program Is Accredited By The American Association Of Suicidology, And Trained Crisis Counselors Connect With Lgbtq Youth And Follow A Comprehensive Support Model That Includes A Risk Assessment, Crisis De-escalation, And Planning For Continued Safety. | 2021 |
| Grant - Barretstown | $10,000 | Co Kildare, N/A, EI | To Support Barretstown's Residential Programmes That Provide Chidelren Affected By Serious Illness With An Opprtunity To Spend Time In A Peer Group, Negating The Isolating Impact Their Can Have. The Programme Also Serves Children Through Challenging Activites Onsite, Virtually And Via Their Outreach Programmes. | 2021 |
| Grant - Starlight Children's Found | $17,939 | St Leonards, NSW, AS | Starlight Is Australia's Broadest Reaching Children's Charity Helping Kids Of All Ages With Any Illness, Injury, Or Disability Through "positive Psychology" To Build Resilience And Develop Self-esteem. | 2021 |
| Grant - Food Banks Canada | $20,000 | Mississauga, ON, CA | As The Covid-19 Pandemic Continues, Putting Strains On Families Across The Country, Food Banks Are On The Front Lines, Helping To Ensure That Vulnerable Canadians Are Still Receiving Vital Food Support During This Difficult Time. | 2021 |
| Grant - Foundazione Renato Piatti Onlus | $10,824 | Varese, VA, IT | The Last Updated Governmental Directives Foresee A Progressive Reactivation Of Disability Centers. Fondazione Renato Piatti Onlus: Are Planning A New Start And Is Providing Crucial Measures As Extraordinary Security Actions, Such As: Purchase Of Individual Protection Devices, Sanitization Cycles Of The Environments, Interventions Of Partitioning Of The Spaces To Assure Social Distancing As Much As Possible. | 2021 |
| Grant - Thompson Island Outward Bound | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Help Shape The National Movement In Closing Opportunities And Achievement Gaps That Public School Students Face In Cities Around The Country Via Connections With Boston Public School Partners, With Best Practices For Online Learning, Programs To Engage Students Inclusive Of Virtual Learning. | 2021 |
| Grant - Tech Goes Home | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tech Goes Home's Digital Inclusion Programs Help Ensure That Everyone, Especially People From Very Low-income Communities, People Of Color, 1st Time English Learners, Have The Tools And Knowledge Necessary To Take Advantage Of The Opportunities Available Through The Digital World By Providing 15 Hours Of Live, Online Digital Skills Training, A New Computer, And If Needed, Home Internet Access, To Each Individual Or Family Who Enrolls In The Program. | 2021 |
| Grant - Boston Arts Academy Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Baaf Seeks Support For Our Health And Wellness Program Which Provides Mental Health Support For Students, At No Cost To Them Or Their Families To Address The Social-emotional Needs Of Baa Students. During School Time, All Baa Students Can Access Individual And Group Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Assessments, Health Assessments, And Referrals To Other Providers. | 2021 |
| Grant - Global Genes | $280,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Grant Dollars To Support 12 Impact Grants To Rare Foundation Alliance Members At $20,000 Each And The $40,000 Necessary To Establish The Online Community Platform For Health Equity Participants. Program Includes Mentorship, Peer Networking, Communication Resources And Cultural Competence Training To Reach And Educate Underserved Patients Within The Rare Disease Community. | 2021 |
| Grant - Americares Emergency Relief | $250,000 | Stamford, CT, US | To Support The Americares Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic. The Grant Will Be Used Exclusively For Charitable And Educational Purposes. | 2021 |
| Grant - Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Eastern Massachusetts | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Mentor2.0 Is Provided To Students At Three Public High Schools - Boston Green Academy, The Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers, And The Community Academy For Science And Health. All Mentors Are College-educated Professionals Who Students To Better Understand The World Beyond High School, See The Possibilities Of Future Degrees And Careers, And Develop The Skills, Resiliency And Work Ethic Needed To Achieve Their Goals. | 2021 |
| Grant - Boston Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Rainbow Program Is Boston Childrens Hospitals Patient Clinic For 1,250 Medically Complex And Rare Disease Diagnosed Children. The Request Is Primarily For Salaries For Program Implementation. Support Will Underwrite Examinations Of Health-related Social Needs And Access To Social Supports For Patients And Their Families, Including Food, Housing, And Transportation. | 2021 |
| Grant - Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $15,000 | Athens, GA, US | Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia Provides Hunger Relief Programs And Would Like To Continue And Expand These Programs. | 2021 |
| Grant - Citizen Schools | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | This Program Aims To Directly Address The Learning Gap That Students In Impoverished Communities Face By Providing Stem Learning Opportunities In The Greater Boston Area. | 2021 |
| Grant - The Arc Of The South Shore | $15,600 | Hingham, MA, US | The Arc Offers Fitness Classes, Nutritional Support, Targeted Therapies Such As Art And Music, And Social Interactions To Combat The Challenges Of Physical Inactivity, Related Health Concerns, Social Isolation, Depression Amongst Individuals With Disabilities. | 2021 |
| Grant - New Haven Reads Community Book Bank | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | New Haven Reads Will Provide One-on-one Literacy Highly Structured And Individualized Tutoring From Trained Tutors For 400 Students From The Greater New Haven Area During The Academic Year 2021-22. The Tutoring Includes An Online Phonics Program, Reading And Discussing A Book, Workbook Or Other Activities That Teach And Reinforce Needed Skills, And An Educational Game To Reinforce Concepts. | 2021 |
| Grant - Peer Health Exchange | $16,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Phe Supports The Mental Health Of Young People With Virtual, Direct-to-student Curricula And Resources To Increase Students' Resilience, Develop Healthy Coping And Reflection Skills, And Explore Concepts Like Self-management, And Setting Healthy Boundaries. | 2021 |
| Grant - 360 Kids | $16,363 | Markham, ON, CA | Support 360kids Mission To Assist At-risk And Homeless Youth (ages 12-26) With Complete Care, Consisting Of Program And Services Focused On Four Key Areas: Housing, Employment, Education And Health & Wellbeing. | 2021 |
| Grant - Fundacion Para El Formento Del Desarrollo Y La Integracion | $25,000 | Alcorcon Madrid, N/A, SP | Fundacion Fdi Helps Young People With Disabilities Through Pedagogy, Training Programs, Sports, Coverage, And Awareness Talks. | 2021 |
| Grant - Studenten Bilden Schuler Ev | $9,427 | Augsburg, N/A, GM | To Support Studenten Bilden Schuler E.v.'s Initiative In Supporting Germany Students Who Do Not Have The Financial Means To Pay For Tutoring, School Supplies, Transportation Costs, Covid Tests, Masks, Tablets, And Offers Scholarships. | 2021 |
| Grant - Patient Airlift Services | $100,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | The Core Goal Of This Project Is To Provide 285 Free Flights For Individuals Living With Or Affected By Rare Diseases To Travel For Medical Care, Or To Attend Rare Disease Events And Conferences. | 2021 |
| Grant - Starvista | $10,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Starvistas Early Childhood Programs Help Families To Meet Immediate Needs, Decrease Stressors, Address The Impacts Of Their Past Traumas And Hardships, Build Supportive Communities With One Another, Access Vital Mental Health Services, And Pave The Way For Children And Their Families To Create Positive, Healthy Futures. Services Provided Are Evidence-based, Trauma-informed, And Provided By Multilingual, Multicultural Staff With A Range Of Backgrounds And Experiences Reflective Of The Clients Served. | 2021 |
| Grant - Playworks | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Coach Program Offers An Immediate, High Impact Solution By Placing A Highly Trained Professional In Schools That Support Students And Impacts The Entire School Climate After The Trauma Of Covid-19 Alongside A Period Of Great Social And Political Upheaval. Playworks Is Seeking Funding To Support Fulltime Coaches In 20 High-need Boston Public Schools, Impacting 9,540 Students, Over 90% Of Whom Are From Minority Backgrounds And Nearly 80% Of Whom Are Considered "high-needs." | 2021 |
| Grant - Leap | $16,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Leap, A Black-led Organization That Has Served The New Haven Community For Almost Three Decades, Offers Free Swim Lessons As Well As Other Comprehensive Academic And Social Programming To Children With The Goal Of Making This Lifesaving Skill Accessible To Youth From Minority Households. | 2021 |
| Grant - Year Up | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Year Up's Workforce Development Program Is A 21-week, Hands-on Training Known As Learning & Development For Students At Downtown Boston And Roxbury Community College (rcc). Students Are Offered Technical Training In Information Technology, Financial Operations, Sales & Customer Support, Business Operations, And Software Development & Support. | 2021 |
| Grant - Angel Flight | $200,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Angel Flight Leverages A Network Of Volunteer Pilots And Commercial Aviation Partners To Fly Patients With Rare Diagnoses And Their Travel Companions To Access Specialized Treatment That Is Not Available Within Their Geographic Area. | 2021 |
| Grant - Seriousfun Children's Network | $250,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Funds Will Directly Support Enhancing The Mental Health Services Incorporated Into Camper And Family Programming, Deeply Serving The Rare Disease Patients And Families That Come To Camp. Mental Health First Aid Training Will Also Be Provided To 30 Camp Staff, Increasing The Number Of Staff Certified In Mental Health First Aid. | 2021 |
| Grant - Give An Hour | $334,910 | Bethesda, MD, US | The Purpose Of This Proposal Is To Address Unmet And/or Disconnected Mental Health And Emotional Wellbeing Needs Of Those In The Rare Diseases Caregiver Community, Regardless Of Where They Are In The Continuum Of Their Caregiving Journey. | 2021 |
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid-19 Response Fund To Support Containment, Response And Recovery Activities For Those Most Affected And For The Responders. | 2020 |
| United Nations Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund To Support Who's Work, Including With Partners, To Track And Understand The Spread Of The Virus; To Ensure Patients Get The Care They Need And Frontline Workers Get Essential Supplies And Information; And To Accelerate Research And Development Of A Vaccine And Treatments For All Who Need Them. | 2020 |
| Americares | $100,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Americares Response To The Covid-19 Supporting The Delivery Of Protective Supplies Masks, Gowns, Gloves And Disinfectants As Well As Leading Support Groups And Skill-building Workshops For Health Workers In Covid-19 Hot Spots | 2020 |
| Global Genes | $500,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Global Gene's Continuity Of Care Rare Impact Grant Program Is Designed To Support Rare Foundation Alliance Members, As Well As Rare Patients, Caregivers And Siblings Not Affiliated With A Foundation, To Help Provide Financial And Resource Support For Psychosocial, Education And Access To Care Due To The Diversion Of Resources Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic. | 2020 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders Inc | $600,000 | Quincy, MA, US | To Support Nord's Covid-19 Assistance Program Which Is Designed To Support Rare Disease Patients And Their Families, Who May Be Facing A Range Of Financial Challeneges And Hardships Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic. | 2020 |
| Citizen Schools | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Sc Covid-19 Efforts Which Include Working To Help Prevent Learning Loss And Support Overwhelmed Parents This Spring Through 1:1 And Small Group Tutoring, And Mentoring. | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $15,000 | Athens, GA, US | To Support Expanding Their Emergency Food Programming. Due To Many Families Being Out Of Work, And Children Being Out Of School, The Need For Food Assistance Had Increased Rapidly And The Food Bankof Northeast Georgia Is Working Hard To Rise To Meet That Need. | 2020 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Fund | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | To Ensure That Children With Serious Medical Conditions Have The Chance To Experience The World Of Possibilities That Camp Has To Offer. Through The Generosity Of Others, The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Community Provides This Unique Healing Experience To Kids In Need And Their Families, Including Those Who May Not Be Able To Come To Camp. | 2020 |
| Big Sister Association Of Greater Boston | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Bsagb Mission Of Creating And Sustaining Mentoring Relationships And Provide Enrichment Services That Result In Lifelong, Profound Outcomes For Girls, Including Setting And Working Toward Educational Goals Such As Graduating From High School And Attending College; Avoiding Risky Behaviors Such As Using Drugs And Skipping School; And Improving Self-confidence. | 2020 |
| Uru The Right To Be | $25,000 | Hamden, CT, US | To Support The Outreach To Black, Brown And Indigenous Communities With Covid-19 By People Who Look Like Them By Disseminating Messages From Thought Leaders And Influencers Across A Range Of Domains | 2020 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of New Haven | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | To Support The "learning Hub" Initiative Which Hopes To Increase Educational Equity And Foster Emotional Development For Youth Attendees And Caregivers | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Donation To Support The Curious Minds Initiative Which Is An Afterschool Stem Club Program That Enables Students In Underserved Communities To Prepare For Science Fair By Layering On Additional Support Including Mentors Who Support The Students | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southwest New England | $15,000 | Hartford, CT, US | To Support A Variety Of Financial Literacy, Workforce Readiness, And Entrepreneurial Skills Programs Through Both In-school And Afterschool Formats. Students Learn How To Make Money (through Focus On Careers, The Workplace, And Entrepreneurism) And How To Manage It Wisely (including Such Topics As Budgeting, Credit, And Insurance) | 2020 |
| Ymca Boston | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled F.y.r.e. (fierce Youth Reigniting Excellence), Which Utilizes A Community Organizing Theory Of Change. | 2020 |
| Year Up | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled Greater Boston Learning And Development Program Which Supports A Curriculum That Is Market-driven, And Career Tracks Are Determined In Response To The Needs Of Local Employers. In Addition To Technical Skills, Students Learn The Soft Skills That Corporate Employers Expect, Such As Business Communications, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Networking, And More. This Training Empowers Students With The Attitudes, Behaviors, And Communication Skills Needed To Excel In The 21st-century Economy. | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | The Grant Will Support The Project Titled, Youth Reach Program Which Offers Patients Additional Opportunities For Socialization, Skills Enhancement, Stress Management And Coping As They Will Be Utilized Throughout Group Therapy Sessions As Well As During Socialization Times. The Dietary Services Would Help Fund The Healthyeating Program We're Using To Teach Our Young Patients How To Eat Properly And Prepare Healthymeals And Snacks, A Healthy Body Supports Mental Wellness. | 2020 |
| Give An Hour | $25,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Give An Hour Serves The Mental Health/emotional Wellness Needs Of Disadvantaged/disenfranchised Individuals In California Affected By The Devastating Wildfires And The Fallout From The Covid 19 Pandemic. | 2020 |
| Angel Flight Northeast | $100,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Donation Will Support Free Air Transportation To Qualified Patients And Their Families By Arranging Flights To Distant Medical Facilities, Delivering Supplies To Disaster Areas, And Reuniting Families During Desperate Times. | 2020 |
| Seriousfun Children's Network | $200,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Supporting The Mental Health And Well-being Of Children Living With Serious Illnesses, Including Many Rare Medical Conditions, And Their Families Has Always Been A Priority For Seriousfun Children's Network (seriousfun). | 2020 |
| Khan Academy | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Support Khan Academy's Mission That Enables Students To Access High-quality Learning Experiences And To Learn At Their Own Pace To Meet And Exceed Their Academic Goals. Our Content Library Spans Core Academic Subjects With A Focus On Math And Science. | 2020 |
| Life Science Cares | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Support Lsc Covid-19 Response Fund Which Addresses Both The Near Term And Long-term Needs Of Lsc's Nonprofits Working On The Ground In Boston To Support The Homeless, People Living In Poverty, And Students, Who Are Being The Hardest Hit By Covid-19 | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 83-1065602 |
| Website | http://alexion.com |
| Address | 121 SEAPORT BLVD Boston, MA 02210-2050 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President (As Of 04/24) | Samantha Gilman |
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| Chairperson & Board Member | Tamar Thompson |
| Clerk & Board Member | Simu Thomas |
| Treasurer & Board Member | Michael Elloian |
| Board Member | Ruth Diazaraque |
Forms 990-PF
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This comprehensive foundation profile for The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.