The Children’s Heart Foundation | Funding CHD Research

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Every 15 minutes, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect.

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Placing Children at the Heart of Research

We have been funding the most promising congenital heart defect research for 25 years.

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OUR MISSION

To advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects (CHDs) by funding the most promising research.

Research Projects Funded

165
Funded Research & Scientific Collaborations

$20M
Years of Funding

29

UPCOMING EVENTS

Trivia for Hearts

April 4, 2025
St. Louis, MO

Philadelphia Congenital Heart Walk

May 3, 2025
Philadelphia, PA

Long Island Congenital Heart Walk

May 3, 2025
Kings Park, NY

Hershey Congenital Heart Walk

May 17, 2025
Hershey, PA

Event List

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CURRENT NEWS

February 20, 2025

2024 Annual Report

2024 was a landmark year, marked by extraordinary milestones and record-breaking achievements! We invite you to check out our 2024 Annual Report to read more about it.

February 10, 2025

Research grants awarded to advance understanding of no. 1 birth defect

January 30, 2025

The Children’s Heart Foundation funds $1.8 million of additional research into congenital heart defects

We're proud to announce our largest single-year investment in CHD research to date.

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