Nick Bartos was a beloved and radiant person. His life ended too soon because of major depressive disorder. We honor his life by supporting his final wish of contributing to cutting-edge research for mental health and well-being. Please consider making a donation in Nick’s honor and in honor of all who long for relief from mental illness.

100% of every dollar donated for research is invested in our research grants. Our operating expenses are covered by separate foundation grants.

• Since 1987, we have awarded more than $430 million to fund more than 6,200 grants to more than 5,100 scientists around the world.

• According to the Rand Corporation, BBRF is the nation’s top non-governmental funder of mental health research grants.

• The mission of the Foundation is to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research.

• 100% of every dollar donated for research is invested in our research grants. Our operating expenses are covered by separate foundation grants.

• The Foundation only funds scientists whose research is reviewed and recommended by a world-renowned Scientific Council including a Nobel Prizewinner and chairs of psychiatric departments.

• Learn more about the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.