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Private Foundation
THE MCKNIGHT ENDOWMENT FUND FOR NEUROSCIENCE
THE MCKNIGHT ENDOWMENT FUND FOR NEUROSCIENCE is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $3.8M, expenses of $3.9M, total assets of $20K. Imperigo tracks 268 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $22.3M.
EIN: 411563321
Minneapolis, MN
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$3.8M
Total Expenses$3.9M
Total Assets$20K
Grants Given268
Grant Total$22.3M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
Northwestern University
Funds Transferred from Van Andel. Regulation mechanism of thermosensitive receptors in nervous system. Principal Investigator: Juan Du, Ph.D.
$110,310
Carnegie Mellon University
Investigating Circuits and Mechanisms that Support Long-Lasting Recovery of Movement in Dopamine Depleted Mice. Principal Investigator: Aryn Gittis, Ph.D.
$100,000
Regents of the University of Michigan
In vivo Reprogramming of Astrocytes into Neurons for Treating Parkinson's Disease. Principal Investigator: Thanh Hoang, Ph.D.
$100,000
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Leveraging Single-cell Epigenomics for Targeted Manipulation of Drug-activated Ensemble. Principal Investigator: Jeremy Day & Ian Maze
$100,000
Regents of the University of California
Neurotensin mediated regulation of hedonic feeding behavior and obesity. Principal Investigator: Stephan Lammel Ph.D.
$100,000
Showing up to 5 of 268 total records — full history available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | $3.9M | $20K |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $3.8M | $26K |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $3.8M | $24K |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $3.6M | $31K |
| 2020 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $25K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $3.5M to $3.8M (+11%), with total assets most recently reported at $20K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.