Grantmaking public charity · EIN 13-3035711
American-Italian Cancer Foundation
New York, NY
American-Italian Cancer Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $916K in grants paid across 10 grants, with $8.32M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American-Italian Cancer Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The american-italian cancer foundation's scientific advisory board reviews applications from post-doctoral research fellows pursuing research and advanced training at major u.s. cancer centers, and recommends selected candidates to the board of directors for approval. the scientific advisory board also reviews nominations for the prize for scientific excellence in medicine, submitted by leaders and affiliates of major u.s. medical schools and cancer centers, as well as by its own members. the executive committee selects two finalists, ultimately awarding either one prize of $100,000 or two prizes of $50,000 each, subject to board of directors approval. a special recognition award of $25,000 may also be presented for excellence in categories outside the scope of the main prize.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To support cancer research, education and early detection, (cont. on schedule o)emphasizing the unique resources of italy & usa, recognizing world-class scientific excellence in medicine.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Cancer Research | $240,000 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell University | New York, NY | Cancer Research | $202,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $119,981 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | New York, NY | Cancer Research | $60,000 |
| Yale School of Medicine | New Haven, CT | Cancer Research | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Cancer Research | $60,000 |
| Seattle Children's Research Institute | Seattle, WA | Cancer Research | $42,000 |
The 7 largest of 10 grants listed on the return. 3 grants to individuals ($132K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does American-Italian Cancer Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American-Italian Cancer Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does American-Italian Cancer Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $915,891 in grants paid (10 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has American-Italian Cancer Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NY), $240K, Weill Medical College of Cornell University (NY), $202K, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (MA), $120K, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (NY), $60K and Yale School of Medicine (CT), $60K.