Funding search · cancer research · Missouri
Who funds cancer research work in Missouri
15 funders have a record of paying for cancer research work by Missouri recipients: 147 grants totaling $26.5M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are The St Louis Men'S Group Against Cancer ($1.1M), Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology ($2.3M) and Head for the Cure Foundation ($299,500).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Missouri recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The St Louis Men'S Group Against CancerSt Louis, MOCharity · may take applications
70 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF GREATER ST LOUIS — cancer research, prevention, and care
Alliance for Clinical Trials in OncologyChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $2.3M · through 2024Largest: $878,861 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — cancer research
Head for the Cure FoundationKansas City, MOCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $299,500 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - ALVIN J SITEMAN CANCER CENTER — support for brain cancer research and patients
Alliance Nctn FoundationChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $355,845 · through 2024Largest: $125,500 to CANCER RESEARCH FOR THE OZARKS — institutional support for cancer research
Pedal the CauseSt Louis, MOCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $14.8M · through 2024Largest: $3.6M to SITEMAN CANCER CENTER (FOUNDATION FOR BARNES JEWISH HOSP) — support cancer research
St Baldrick'S FoundationMonrovia, CACharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $432,374 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — pediatric cancer research
The Andrew McDonough B FoundationWilmington, DECharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $375,000 · through 2025Largest: $75,000 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS — pediatric cancer research
The V FoundationCary, NCCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $2.8M · through 2024Largest: $400,000 to ALVIN J SITEMAN CANCER CENTER — cancer research
Gateway for Cancer ResearchChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $1.4M · through 2024Largest: $557,687 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS — cancer research
Alexs Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $434,000 · through 2025Largest: $206,000 to WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN STLOUIS — pediatric cancer research
Swim Across AmericaCharlotte, NCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $725,000 · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to Siteman Cancer Center — cancer research
Kellsie'S Hope Foundation Inc NfpMaryville, ILCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $649,000 · through 2024Largest: $184,000 to Washington University in St Louis - Dr DruleyDr Bolten Lab — to assist with education and research related to child cancer(s).
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