COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Richmond, VA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
04-3632101
•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer Research is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland, having paid out a total of $55.9 million in grants in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Cause Areas
1
Out-patient medical care
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMONWEALTH CANCER CONSORTIUM INC
$83.4M
27%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$76.6M
25%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$71.5M
23%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$562.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$750K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH?
No. COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH give?
COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland. 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 COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $563 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH make each year?
In 2024, COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $55.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH fund recently?
In 2024, COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMONWEALTH CANCER CONSORTIUM INC, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH?
COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.