Grantmaking public charity · EIN 04-2531031
National Foundation For Cancer Research
Rockville, MD
National Foundation For Cancer Research is a public charity that makes grants based in Rockville, MD. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.58M in grants paid across 27 grants, with $12.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Aim Hi Accelerator Fund, Massachusetts General Hospital and Columbia University.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Foundation For Cancer Research's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant and contract recipients are required to submit quarterly expenditure reports and annual progress reports to nfcr.
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 and public education relating to prevention, earlier diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately, a cure for cancer.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Hi Accelerator Fund | Rockville, MD | collaboration | $870,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Research Contracts | $352,092 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Research Contracts | $250,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Research Contracts | $230,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Research Contracts | $211,120 |
| The Scripps Research Institute | La Jolla, CA | Research Contracts | $200,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Research Contracts | $152,340 |
| New York University Grossman School Med | New York, NY | Research Contracts | $147,983 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Research Contracts | $140,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | Research Contracts | $140,000 |
| University of Rochster | Rochester, NY | Research Contracts | $140,000 |
| Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR | Research Contracts | $120,247 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Research Contracts | $95,296 |
| University of California at San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Research Contracts | $62,257 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Research Contracts | $61,088 |
| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Ctr | Norman, OK | Research Contracts | $56,609 |
| Kumc Research Institute Inc | Kansas City, KS | Research Contracts | $50,236 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Research Contracts | $29,244 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | Research Contracts | $16,924 |
| Thomas Jefferson Cancer Center | Philadelphia, PA | Research Contracts | $5,912 |
The 20 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. 7 grants to individuals ($223K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does National Foundation For Cancer Research accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Foundation For Cancer Research'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 National Foundation For Cancer Research give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,579,953 in grants paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has National Foundation For Cancer Research funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Aim Hi Accelerator Fund (MD), $870K, Massachusetts General Hospital (MA), $352K, Columbia University (NY), $250K, Yale University (CT), $230K and University of Pennsylvania (PA), $211K.