We help kids with rare diseases thrive through research & resources.

We fight for possible in the seemingly impossible.

Our Mission

Take Part Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that allows anyone to “take part” in fighting for possible. We identify existing medical research for rare pediatric conditions that likely will not be able to find funding elsewhere, and fund it until it reaches the point where the research team can apply for funding from larger organizations and foundations. Take Part also provides funding for families who get denied access to genetic testing by their insurance but need the test to help diagnose their child in order to get coverage for their needs. We help rare disease kids thrive through research and resources.

Our Founders

Matt and Maria Granados are the parents of 6-year-old Natalie, who suffers from a genetic disorder called PYROXD-1. They are a family of faith—and a family of action. They’re tired of waiting for answers that likely will not come in time to save their daughter. They’ve been called to create the Take Part Foundation to fund research that can help find answers for Natalie and others like her.

Board of Advisors

Every project that is funded by the Take Part Foundation is evaluated by our board of advisors which ensures thoughtful oversight.  Our distribution of funds is based on a thorough review of the project plan, validity of the theory and the likelihood that the findings will help accelerate medical advances more children can live to see a solution for their fight. 

Dr. Dominic Sanford
Dr. Dominic Sanford
Dr. Kofi Smith
Dr. Kofi Smith
Dr Jeff Anderson
Dr Jeff Anderson
Pam Peterson
Pam Peterson
Todd Ratliff
Todd Ratliff
Maria Granados
Maria Granados

Our Partners

Take Part Foundation does not have any formal partnerships beyond our current projects. However, we find that most of the children and families we support have come to us through the National Organization of Rare Diseases or the Undiagnosed Disease Network .  Because we serve children who are stuck between diagnosis and prognosis, we are a great landing place for anyone trying to find answers when science lags behind what’s needed for a cure to save lives. 

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT