Kopp Foundation for Diabetes

501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing Type 1 Diabetes equity and education

Mission

The Kopp Foundation for Diabetes (KFD) is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity, education, and innovation in the Type 1 Diabetes community. We connect young people to research opportunities, provide mentorship, and drive awareness through community outreach.

Impact

Metric	Number
University Chapters	12
Volunteers Nationwide	1,200+
Students Reached	15,000+

Chapter Network

UCLA, UCSD, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, UMass Amherst, USC, University of Michigan, University of Washington, Arizona State University, Drexel University, and growing.

Programs

By Youth, For Youth

Community outreach campaign reaching 15,000+ students through workshops, mentorship, and digital programming. Designed to empower young people affected by Type 1 Diabetes.

KFD Research Fellows Program

Connects high school and college students to biomedical research mentors, providing pathways into diabetes technology and healthcare innovation.

Hospital & Industry Partnerships

Collaborations with hospitals, researchers, and biotech companies to promote early-stage innovation and family support services.

Get Involved

• Start a Chapter: Bring KFD to your university
• Volunteer: Join our nationwide network
• Partner: Research and industry collaboration inquiries welcome

Contact

• Website: koppfoundation.org
• Founder: Maximilian Kopp — maxkopptech.com