Search Nonprofits

We fund and provide long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to protect those at risk from malaria.

Accelerate the discovery and development of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias and cognitive aging. 

Big Bend Hospice inspires hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief -- one family at a time.

UMDF's mission is to promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and provide support to affected individuals and families.

With the success of the Salk vaccine in the mid 1950s, the March of Dimes turned its focus on birth defects, low birth weight and infant death. Over the past 75 years, March of Dimes' cutting edge research and innovative programs have saved millions of babies from death or disability. We are committed to educating medical professionals and the public, supporting research, providing comfort and support to families in NICUs, and advocating for moms and babies. All mothers and babies deserve access to the tools they need for the success of their families, so that the future is brighter for all. Every Mom. Every Baby.

The mission of The Foundation is to empower lives for a brighter future by facilitating projects and partnerships that enhance the welfare, education, health, and artistic and athletic abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.  The vision of The Foundation is to create an environment where people with Down syndrome are included in every facet of the community.  We believe that every person has something to offer regardless of their abilities.  It is our hope to enable people with Down syndrome to become integrated into all areas of their lives beginning with school, through college and meaningful employment.

The mission of The Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer; and to provide patients and families with the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.

From the website: "We are the only Hong Kong charity dedicated to gynaecological cancers. The Karen Leung Foundation’s mission is to save lives by reducing the impact of gynaecological cancers in Hong Kong. We envision a world where women have every opportunity to live healthy and fulfilling lives free from gynaecological cancers."

The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CDLS) foundation is a family support organization which exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CDLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CDLS and others with similar characteristics make informed decisions throughout their lives. Reaching out, providing help and giving hope.

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is an organization that provides millions of dollars for novel Alzheimer’s research all over the world to investigate the latest, most promising research available. Our mission is to understand the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, improve the care of people living with it, and find a cure. A majority of our funding goes to the Fisher Center Lab at The Rockefeller University that was under the direction of the late Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard, which is now under the leadership of Dr. Nathaniel Heintz. The Center has provided researchers around the globe with a conceptual framework for understanding the disease process and continues to be at the forefront of one day finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. We also fund research at NYU Langone, where a handful of clinical trials are taking place. The Foundation’s national comprehensive Alzheimer’s Information Program, the heart of which is the Foundation’s website, www.ALZinfo.org continues to spearhead efforts to increase awareness of and education about Alzheimer’s disease to the general public. The website provides in-depth information on the most current research studies, treatments, and disease management approaches. We also publish a magazine (Preserving Your Memory®) that provides readers with information about Alzheimer’s and how to take the necessary steps to prepare adequately if they or a loved one fall victim to the disease. Another facet of our Information Program is the e-newsletter, which contains updates and helpful tips. Our vision is working towards a future where Alzheimer’s is nothing but a memory.

Your support makes it possible for us to offer high-quality patient education from top scleroderma experts, facilitate patient support groups and fund promising research.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. The NKF is ranked in the top 1% of socially responsible brands and meets the standards of the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau where 80% of every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services.