As a private, non-governmental institution, the Veterans Medical Research Foundation does not receive any funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs.    The organization competes for diminished funding with many other not-for-profit institutions.  In these challenging economic times and with growing numbers of veterans, Veterans Medical Research Foundation is continuously looking for innovative sources of support.  For the first time in its 20-year history, the organization is embarking on a fundraising program to raise money for veterans-based research through corporate sponsorship and private donation from individuals and/or philanthropic organizations. 

In supporting Veterans Medical Research Foundation, donors will be investing in an organization with a proven track record of thoughtful governance, strong leadership and financial stability.  The organization has a $26 million annual budget, with funding from multiple sources.  It has an administrative overhead of just 10.9 percent, well below that of many other not-for-profit organizations, and experienced a six percent growth rate in its last fiscal year at a time when many other research organizations showed no or negative growth.  Donations help fund the research that will have a lasting benefit to veterans and honors their service to the country. 

Supporting Our Cause

 

Veterans Medical Research Foundation offers a variety of opportunities for companies, philanthropic organizations or individuals who want to help honor the service of the nation's veterans with access to the finest, research based healthcare possible. Veterans Medical Research Foundation is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of California since 1989, and all donations are tax deductible.  Opportunities include:

Funding Opportunities

 

Research Scholar Sponsor ($100,000)
Your support will fund a one-year research project conducted by a promising early career scholar under the mentorship of an experienced researcher. This initial project will position the scholar to develop skills to subsequently submit his/her research ideas to other external funders in order to progress toward an independent research career. This kind of early support is a critical component in developing the next generation of physician-scientists devoted to veterans’ health issues.

Research Technician Sponsor ($50,000)
Your support will provide funding for an existing research program that has yielded unanticipated areas of additional scientific promise that would go untapped without additional resources. By adding skilled technical expertise, you can ensure that these new and potentially valuable research opportunities do not go to waste.

Pilot Study Sponsor ($30,000 and above)
One of the challenges for researchers in the early stages of their careers is the level of data required to secure federal funding for a promising area of scientific inquiry.  Without pilot study data, such funding is virtually impossible to garner; however, the pilot study itself is an expensive proposition. Your support of an early-stage pilot study can make the difference whether a truly lifesaving idea ever moves beyond the idea stage into the research laboratory.

Research Equipment Sponsor ($25,000 and above)
Your support will fund (or contribute to) the purchase of new research equipment. Most research projects require specialized and dedicated equipment. Once equipment has been made available through your generosity, it will support many related projects and elevate the overall capability of the Veterans Medical Research Foundation research community.

Semester Intern Sponsor ($10,000)
Your support will fund a Masters or Ph.D. student during a semester internship to learn about and contribute to the work of an experienced researcher in his/her field of interest.

Summer Intern Sponsor ($5,000)
Your support will fund a Masters or Ph.D. student during a summer internship to learn about and contribute to the work of an experienced researcher in his/her field of interest.

Professional Development Sponsor ($2,500)
Your support will allow a researcher or designated staff to participate at a national level research conference to foster collaboration with other leaders in their field.

Sponsor Benefits
• Acknowledgement of your support through our Web site, press materials and fundraising materials.
• Progress updates on the research you have helped sponsor.
• The satisfaction of knowing that you have made a difference in the lives and health of those that sacrificed for their country.