Funding search · multiple sclerosis · California
Who funds multiple sclerosis work in California
15 funders have a record of paying for multiple sclerosis work by California recipients: 37 grants totaling $2.8M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Lasher Foundation ($29,950), Amicus Amico Foundation ($20,000) and Trichell Family Foundation ($350,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to California recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Lasher FoundationPebble Beach, CA
2 matching grants · $29,950 · through 2025Largest: $20,000 to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NORTHERN CA — general research
Largest: $5,000 to RACE TO ERASE MS — multiple sclerosis research for the treatment and ultimate cure of the disease
Largest: $125,000 to UCSF FOUNDATION — multiple sclerosis, als, parkinsons diseaseneurological research
McCarthey Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT
3 matching grants · $257,066 · through 2024Largest: $87,066 to National Multiple Sclerosis Society — medical research program funding
Largest: $5,000 to STANFORD UNIVERSITY MS RESEARCH — support research for cures related to multiple sclerosis
Largest: $500,000 to NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & NEVADA CHAPTER — research workforce cohort and ms navigator funding
Largest: $10,000 to NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY — general research
Largest: $82,500 to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY — donation for research into the cure and treatment of multiple sclerosis
The Stanley & JoyceBeverly Hills, CA
4 matching grants · $25,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to RACE TO ERASE MS — to support research for the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis.
Largest: $7,500 to NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY — to improve the quality of life for people affected by ms in northern california and raise funds for critical ms research.
Largest: $300,000 to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION — research support for the multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammation center, currently led by dr ari green
Largest: $35,000 to NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY ATTN JENNIFER SCHILLIG — dr. sabatino's research
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