Funding search · arthritis and autoimmune disease · Washington DC
Who funds arthritis and autoimmune disease work in Washington DC
15 funders have a record of paying for arthritis and autoimmune disease work by Washington DC recipients: 61 grants totaling $3.9M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Lupus and Allied Diseases Association ($537,614), The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation ($37,000) and Lupus America Communities ($2.4M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Washington DC recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Lupus and Allied Diseases AssociationVerona, NYCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $537,614 · through 2024Largest: $70,000 to Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance — pediatric lupus research
Largest: $10,000 to Lupus Foundation of America — support for research to cure/provide medication for people with lupus
Lupus America CommunitiesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $2.4M · through 2024Largest: $600,000 to THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC — supported organization grant
Largest: $1,000 to ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION — aid donee organization to carry out functions
Largest: $5,000 to LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA — providing research and support for those with lupus
Largest: $5,000 to LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA — medical research
Chc Creating Healthier CommunitiesAlexandria, VACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $158,667 · through 2024Largest: $63,454 to LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA — research/publiceducation
Largest: $53,400 to THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC — for donee's exempt purpose
Largest: $4,000 to THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION — to boldly pursue a cure for america's #1 cause of disability, while championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connection…
Largest: $24,000 to Arthritis Foundation Inc — unrestricted gift
Largest: $3,000 to ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION — prevent, control & cure arthritis
Largest: $9,000 to ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION — walk to cure arthritis.
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