National Foundation For Cancer Research

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National Foundation For Cancer Research is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2024, paid $3.3M across 19 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO PREVENTION, EARLIER DIAGNOSIS, BETTER TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY, A CURE FOR CANCER.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Rehabilitation
Cancer Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AIM-HI ACCELERATOR FUND INC
Rockville, MD
$6.8M
22%

Massachusetts General Hospital
BOSTON, MA
$2.5M
8%

THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
La Jolla, CA
$2.4M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
$85K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 42 grantees
- 31 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to National Foundation For Cancer Research?
No. National Foundation For Cancer Research does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does National Foundation For Cancer Research give?
National Foundation For Cancer Research primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are National Foundation For Cancer Research’s grants?
The largest share of grants from National Foundation For Cancer Research fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does National Foundation For Cancer Research make each year?
In 2024, National Foundation For Cancer Research awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did National Foundation For Cancer Research fund recently?
In 2024, National Foundation For Cancer Research awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include AIM-HI ACCELERATOR FUND INC, Massachusetts General Hospital, and THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to National Foundation For Cancer Research?
National Foundation For Cancer Research does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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