Federal Funding Bans Won’t Stop Us

Independent Research is in Our DNA

The need for independent research has never been more evident. At the Bedford Research Foundation, the decades-old ban on federally funded stem cell research forced us to forge our own path—one that isn’t tied to federal funding. Now, as the important work of so many of our fellow researchers is hit hard due to massive federal cuts, our laboratory is able to carry foward the mission of basic science.

Organizations reliant on NIH funding often allocate 40-75% to overhead costs like administration and facilities, meaning that only a fraction of your donation directly supports research. For every dollar the NIH distributes, it costs taxpayers about $1.50-1.75, and then only about 60 to 25 cents goes toward research.

In contrast, at Bedford Research Foundation, 96 cents of every dollar you give goes straight toward basic research — research targeting breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, neurodegenerative diseases, HIV, blood disorders, and cancers.

We’re proud to hold a four-star rating on Charity Navigator, and we’re home to a pioneering research team, whose visionary work continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in medical science. Regardless of the political climate, our commitment to solving critical health challenges remains unwavering.

Your support today will make a transformative difference. Join us in funding the research that brings hope and cures to countless lives. You can change the life of everyBODY that you know.