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LHFI History of Financial Support

With the help of our donors, the LHFI has supported cutting edge canine research

​in the amount of
$573,070.98!

​2002 – Total $5,108.50
$2,937.50 to the University of California, Davis for the study of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #2226
$2,171.00 to the University of Michigan for the study of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #2273

2003 – Total $ 3,000.00
$3,000 to the University of Minnesota and the University of California, San Diego for the study of Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN)

2004– Total $5,108.50
$2,937.50 to the University of California, Davis for the study of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #2226

$2,171.00 to the University of Michigan for the study of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #2273

2005 – Total $16,720.00
$16,720.00 o the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma and Hemangiosarcoma

 2006 – Total $12,360.00
$8,360.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma and Hemangiosarcoma
$3,000.00 to the University of Utah for the study of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #589A
$500.00 to the Rabies Challenge Fund
$500.00 to Texas A&M University for the study of genetic causes of male infertility in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #779


2007 – Total $49,496.00
$17,232.00 to the University of Minnesota for the study of Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN)
$22,264.00 to the University of Minnesota for the study of Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN) in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #920
$5,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #s 757A&B
$5,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Hemangiosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #s 593A&B

2008 – Total $8,000.00
$5,000.00 to North Carolina State University for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #s 947A&B
$3,000.00 to Ohio State University for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #976


2009 – Total $30,000.00
$5,000.00 to North Carolina State University for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #s 947A&B
$5,000.00 to the University of Pennsylvania for the study of immune targeting in Hemangiosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1139
$20,000.00 to Tufts University for the study of Hemangiosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1147

2010 – Total $38,960.00
$12,960.00 to the University of Minnesota for the study of Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN)
$10,000.00 to the University of Pennsylvania for the study of immune targeting in Hemangiosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1139
$3,000.00 to Iowa State University for the study of Cryptorchidism in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1248
$10,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1317
$3,000.00 to the University of Minnesota for the study of a targeted therapy in Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1503A

2011 – Total $40,000
$7,500.00 to the University of Minnesota for the study of Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN)
$2,000.00 to Texas A&M Research Foundation for the study of Osteosarcoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1672A
$1,000.00 to University of Wisconsin Madison for the study of IMHA in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1678A
$4,500.00 to Arizona State University for the study of canine lymphoma in partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation – Grant #1651
$25,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma and Hemangiosarcoma

2012 – Total $22,500
$10,000.00 to the Broad Institute-DNA genetic risk mapping Osteosarcoma
$5,000.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of study of Hemangiosarcoma—Grant #01759
$2,500.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of cruciate ligament repair-Grant #01782
$5,000.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of Osteosarcoma-Grant #01806

2013 – Total $20,000
$10,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the DNA genetic risk mapping Osteosarcoma
$7,500.00 to the University of Minnesota for LPN and LEMP research
$2500.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for IBD study-Grant #2002

2014 – Total $26,000
$20,000.00 to the Broad Institute for the study of Osteosarcoma
$6,000.00 to the University of Minnesota for LPN2

2015 – Total $23,500
$2,000.00 to the Animal Health Trust for Glaucoma
$10,000.00 to the University of Minnesota for LPN and LEMP research
$10,000.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of Hemangiosarcoma-Grant #01759
$1,500.00 to Gary Galunas for Whole Dog database development

2016 – Total $11,500
$10,000.00 to the University of Minnesota for LPN and LEMP research
$1,500.00 to Gary Galunas for Whole Dog database development

2017 – Total $30,977
$3,500.00 to the University of Minnesota for LPN and LEMP research
$20,097.00 to the University of Minnesota for Osteosarcoma research
$4,100.00 to the CSU Flint Animal Cancer for Osteosarcoma research
$3,280.00 to the CSU Flint Animal Cancer for Osteosarcoma research

2018 – Total $47,529.21
$15,961.00 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$2,580.00 to University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine/Dr. Ryan Fries for cardiac study
$472.91 to the Mean Kinship Project
$820.00 to the CSU Flint Animal Cancer for Osteosarcoma research
$13,847.65 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of Hemangiosarcoma-Grant #2519 (grant match from AKC CHF)
$13,847.65 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for the study of Hemangiosarcoma-Grant #2510-T (grant match from AKC CHF)

2019 – Total $17,480.00
$12,980.00 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$2,500.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for Alice’s Fund Initiative for Hemangiosarcoma Research
$2,000.00 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for Osteosarcoma Research-Grant #02642-A

2020 – Total $17,980.00
$7,980.00 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$10,000.00 to the University of Helsinki for the study of Leonberger inherited Arrythmia leading to sudden death
$2,809.07 to the Worldwide Independent Leonberger Database Foundation (WILD) in support of the Researcher’s Health Database

2021 – Total $31,661.97 
$28,204.00 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$3,457.97 to the Worldwide Independent Leonberger Database Foundation (WILD) in support of the Researcher’s Health Database

​2022–Total $96,713.92
$22,192.00 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of
osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$2,632.73 to the Worldwide Independent Leonberger Database Foundation (WILD) in support of the Researcher’s Health Database
$71,895.71 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for Osteosarcoma Research-Grant #03032-MOU: Early Detection of Canine Osteosarcoma

2023–Total $11,960.42
$6,276.75 to the University of Minnesota for genetic research in the areas of
osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, glaucoma, cardiac diseases, thyroid disease, Addisons Disease, neurological disorders, juvenile renal dysplasia, anal furunculosis, longevity & aging, and population diversity
$683.67 to the Worldwide Independent Leonberger Database Foundation (WILD).
$5,000.00 to the University of Helsinki for continued research of genetic basis and biomarkers associated with inherited arrhythmia leading to sudden death in Leonbergers

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Leonberger Health Foundation International

The LHFI is an independent charitable foundation whose mission is to improve the life, health, and longevity of the Leonberger. 
We are a 501c3 non-profit and all donations are tax deductible. Our EIN is 91-2169552.
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