Nancy Lurie Marks (NLS) Family Foundation

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation

    Summary

    The NLM Family Foundation supports autism-related endeavors in the following areas:
    • Advocacy, Education & Social Policy: The NLM Family Foundation supports a broad range of projects dedicated to advancing the cause of autism in the public arena: from capacity-building of public organizations; to nourishing progressive advocacy networks; to educating the public; to expanding community opportunities inclusive of individuals with autism; and, to examining public policy issues related to autism. The Foundation also supports the production and dissemination of films and other media to help increase society's awareness and understanding of autism.
    • Anatomy & Physiology: The NLM Family Foundation is committed to increasing the scientific understanding of autism through investigating its roots in anatomy and physiology. As part of its strategy in pursuit of this goal, the Foundation supports research focused on exploring differences in brain structure and function in autism. Research in this area could contribute to better diagnostics and lead to improved treatment and rehabilitation therapies.
    • Communications: Many individuals with autism demonstrate difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication. The NLM Family Foundation supports projects aimed at investigating communication difficulties as well as communication capacities and options for individuals with autism. The study of communication modalities, with a translational orientation,  is essential to developing support systems that may enhance the quality of life for many children and adults with autism.
    • Sponsored Symposia: The NLM Family Foundation supports a diversity of workshops and conferences that seek to synthesize new knowledge, address identified needs, and catalyze social change. This reflects the Foundation's commitment to progressive ideas generated by the professional and lay autism community at large.  Such forums help provide the ground for building new networks and services for autism.
    • Genetics: Twin studies suggest that autism has a large genetic component; however, to date, few autism susceptibility genes have been identified. The Foundation has mounted a major initiative to identify these genes. The Foundation supports genetics projects to deepen our understanding of the underlying molecular and biological processes involved in autism. This knowledge may one day provide the framework for medical remediation.
    • Neuroimaging: The NLM Family Foundation is interested in the use of novel brain imaging technologies to elucidate areas of brain structure and activity which may shed light on autism. Research in this area may contribute to the understanding of cognitive, sensory and motor processes; to a deeper understanding of behavioral differences in autism; to the future study of rehabilitation/education strategies; and  to future investigations of brain plasticity and developmental changes.
    • Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms: Genetic and animal model studies have identified cellular circuits which control the responses to outside stimulation by growth or stress factors. In neurons these same circuits are active in dendritic spines, micron-sized structures at the point of contact between communicating neurons. Change in these biochemical compartments is the basis of synaptic plasticity, the physical process underlying learning and memory. The NLM Family Foundation funds projects in this and other areas of biochemistry.
    • Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: The NLM Family Foundation supports research aimed at improving treatments including biomedical, pharmacological, psychosocial, and assistive technologies that will improve the quality of life for those living with autism.
    • Treatments: The NLM Family Foundation is particularly interested in research leading to enhanced diagnostic procedures for those persons with autism who are nonverbal or have limited speech.
     

    History of Funding

    Previously awarded grants can be viewed by category at http://www.nlmfoundation.org/grants.aspx.

    Additional Information

    In addition to its commitment to autism research and education, the NLM Family Foundation also supports civic, educational, arts and community causes. The following is a list of organizations to which the Foundation has made contributions in the past.

    • Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute
    • American Associates of Ben Gurion University
    • American Jewish Historical Society
    • American Red Cross
    • Anti-Defamation League
    • Benhaven School
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Big Brother Big Sister Association of Philadelphia
    • Boston Foundation for Sight
    • Boston Healthcare for the Homeless
    • Boston Jewish Film Festival
    • Boston Latin School
    • Boston Philharmonic
    • Boston Symphony
    • Brandeis University
    • Brookline Library Foundation
    • Children of Chernobyl
    • Children's Hospital Boston
    • Children's Hospital Foundation
    • Combined Jewish Philanthropies
    • Council on Foundations
    • Curtis Institute of Music
    • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
    • DeCordova Museum
    • Doctors Without Borders
    • Dragonfly Forest
    • Facing History and Ourselves
    • Franciscan Children's Hospital
    • French International School of Philadelphia
    • Global Literacy Project
    • Goucher College
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard
    • Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
    • Hebrew SeniorLife
    • Institute of Contemporary Art
    • International Medical Corps
    • Jewish Big Brother Big Sister
    • Jewish Community Center
    • Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
    • Jimmy Fund
    • Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
    • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Museum of Fine Arts
    • National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
    • Neil Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program
    • Option Institute
    • Palm Beach Community Chest
    • Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
    • Partners in Health
    • Pennsylvania Hospital
    • Philadelphia Eagles Youth Partnership
    • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    • Pine Street Inn
    • Ploughshares Fund
    • Prince Music Theater
    • Prince Rehabilitation Center
    • Rosie's Place
    • Schwartz Center
    • Scripps Research Institute
    • Shipley School
    • Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
    • Temple Israel Boston
    • United Way of Southern Pennsylvania
    • University of Pennsylvania
    • US Holocaust Museum
    • Vanderbilt University
    • Variety Club of Palm Beach
    •  WGBH
    • You've Got A Friend

    Contacts

    Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation
    60 William Street, Suite 110
    The Wellesley Office Park
    Wellesley, MA 02481
    (781) 237-1311
    (781) 237-0271
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The NLM Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Please contact the foundation to set up an informational meeting, wherein you may learn about the likelihood of your eligibility.

    Deadline Details

    The NLM Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Invited applicants will be contacted by the Foundation about when and how to apply for funds.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.

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