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Foundations that fund cancer research research

15 private foundations with a record of paying for cancer research, taken from their IRS Form 990-PF filings. These are grants already made — evidence of what a funder backs, not an open call.

• THE ENGDAHL FAMILY FOUNDATION

  2 grants · $535,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $285,000 to REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION — cancer research,oncology dr. yan ji

  IRS filings for EIN 205257180

• The Kirk Family Foundation

  2 grants · $300,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $200,000 to JOHNS HOPKINS KIMMEL CANCER — to provide support for the kimmel cancer center pediatric oncology research

  IRS filings for EIN 522358200

• THE ENNIO AND ROSA CORTE FOUNDATION INC

  2 grants · $650,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $325,000 to DUKE CANCER INSTITUTE — hematology-oncology research

  IRS filings for EIN 541940655

• ABRAHAM J AND PHYLLIS KATZ FOUNDATION

  3 grants · $700,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $250,000 to EMORY UNIVERSITY — winship cancer institute, gi surgical oncology research fellowship program

  IRS filings for EIN 116442077

• THE ROBERTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

  3 grants · $60,000 · through 2024

  Largest: $30,000 to CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER — pediatric oncology research

  IRS filings for EIN 821589307

• SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION

  2 grants · $10,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $5,000 to ROSWELL PARK ALLIANCE FOUNDATION — cancer research/ oncology center

  IRS filings for EIN 206455123

• HIGH MOUNTAIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

  2 grants · $75,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $50,000 to MANHATTAN HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION — to provide support to people with cancer and cancer research

  IRS filings for EIN 472334682

• DIANE & MICHAEL CANNEY FOUNDATION

  3 grants · $16,500 · through 2023

  Largest: $13,000 to VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — supports research in precision oncology, dedicated to finding a cure for all types of breast cancer. vanderbilt-ingram breast cancer research program

  IRS filings for EIN 203949382

• CIRCLE OF SERVICE FOUNDATION

  2 grants · $425,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $245,004 to CONQUER CANCER FDN OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY — medical research

  IRS filings for EIN 364185939

• First Eagle Investments Foundation

  2 grants · $200,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $100,000 to MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER — the translational research oncology training (trot) program

  IRS filings for EIN 454165305

• THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

  1 grant · $25,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $25,000 to JONSSON CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION UCLA — gastrointestinal medical oncology research

  IRS filings for EIN 236257083

• THE AMBROSE MONELL FOUNDATION

  2 grants · $1.0M · through 2023

  Largest: $500,000 to MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER — first installment of $1,000,000 grant for application to research conducted at the tow center for developmental oncology

  IRS filings for EIN 131982683

• The Jacquemin Family Foundation Inc

  2 grants · $100,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $50,000 to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Cent — at sylvester comprehensive cancer center, our endeavors in developing and researching new cancer therapies are more promising than ever. advancements in precision oncology, immunotherapy, innovative supportive-care, and prevention are already benefiting our patients today.

  IRS filings for EIN 541887187

• Victor E Clarke Charitable Foundation

  1 grant · $2.1M · through 2023

  Largest: $2.1M to University of Miami — for the university's sylvester comprehensive cancer center specifically for oncology and stem cell research

  IRS filings for EIN 476777228

• THE MILTON SCHAMACH FOUNDATION INC

  3 grants · $5,000 · through 2023

  Largest: $3,000 to HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER REGIONAL CANCER CENTER — to support research in field of radiation oncology

  IRS filings for EIN 237051147

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, filing years 2019–2023. Foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.