The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) exists for one reason: to accelerate the next generation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatments. In practice, that means identifying and funding projects most vital to patients; spearheading solutions around seemingly intractable field-wide challenges; coordinating and streamlining the efforts of multiple, often disparate, teams; and doing whatever it takes to drive faster knowledge turns for the benefit of every life touched by PD.
We work to steward donations wisely and keep a tight rein on expenses. We are proud of our track record of efficiency, with 89 cents of every dollar spent since inception going straight to our programs.
We operate with focus and determination in everything we do. We won't stop until a cure is found. We're on it.
We take pride in the accomplishments we've made so far. But ultimately we have only one definition of success: scientific solutions that produce tangible improvements in patients' lives.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
In the fall of 2000, Michael launched The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, which The New York Times has called "the most credible voice on Parkinson's research in the world."
Michael has spoken and written extensively about his predisposition to look at challenges, including his Parkinson's disease, through a lens of optimism and humor and has received numerous humanitarian awards for his work, including being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on January 4, 2025.
The foundation has galvanized the search for a cure and is a commanding voice in scientific philanthropy. It is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, and to date they have raised over $2.5 billion dollars and moved the field closer to a cure. The foundation continues to see incredible momentum in research and scientific advancements thanks to an aggressively funded research agenda.
Organization name
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research
other names
MJFF
2000
Tax id (EIN)
13-4141945
Category
Medical Research
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Grand Central Station PO Box 4777US
CO, US
NY, US