The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support

A world where frontotemporal dementia is understood, and every caregiver has the support they need to thrive.

The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund works to confront frontotemporal dementia by raising awareness, funding early-stage research, and supporting caregivers.

Our Approach

The Emma & Bruce Willis Fund is a grant-making organization that supports an ecosystem of grantees that work in our core areas:


Raising Awareness
By deepening understanding of frontotemporal dementia (FTD,) caregiving and brain health through education and advocacy.


Funding Research and Accelerating Discovery
By catalyzing promising research and supporting scientists who are working to accelerate discovery.


Supporting Caregivers
By providing resources, practical tools and opportunities for respite.

Core Values

Equitable
We believe everyone deserves the same opportunity for care and knowledge.


Inclusive
We believe in a collaborative approach.


Hopeful
We believe in a future where dementia is understood, and caregivers are supported and valued.