The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide information about cystic fibrosis and to encourage cystic fibrosis research. The CFF was established in 1955 by a group of volunteers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to providing grants for research into cystic fibrosis and supporting clinical trials, the foundation promotes and accredits specialized centers for treatment of individuals with cystic fibrosis. A nonprofit organization (sometimes abbreviated to not-for-profit, non-profit, or NPO) is an organization whose primary objective is to support some issue or matter of private interest or public concern for non-commercial purposes. ... Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Map Political Statistics Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 County Philadelphia County Mayor John F. Street (D) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 369 km² (143 mi²) 350 km² (135 mi²) 20... A grant is money given to an individual or an organization that does not hold an obligation of repayment. ...

References

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Webpage

External link

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Marks 50 Years in the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis