Uncle Kory Foundation
The Uncle Kory Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit funding brain cancer research and seed grants. The site lists mission, grant programs (seed grants, FLAG grant), recent 2025–26 grant awards, contact details, and donation links. The site shows current content and contact information for the organization in El Segundo, CA.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A research institution or hospital-based brain cancer research team seeking seed or translational funding, often affiliated with a university or cancer center.
Good Fit
- • Project focused on brain tumor or glioblastoma research with a clear translational/seed funding need.
- • Affiliation with an academic medical center, university lab, or established research consortium.
- • Capacity to manage a $25K–$100K award and show preliminary data or a clear pilot plan.
- • Willingness to engage with a selective, relationship-aware funder and to seek introductions.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to recipients in five states, showing a multi-state footprint, but funding is concentrated in California (about 63% of 2024 dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to ten distinct organizations including universities, hospitals, and research consortia, and the portfolio across three years includes a substantial number of independent grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (six new recipients in 2024) and a public application portal and contact are listed, but the fund also indicates a preselection practice, so open access for unfamiliar applicants cannot be assured.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
