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Est.

2002

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $55.9M in grants paid to 6 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Total Funding Given
$55.9M
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
100%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$562.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$750K
J
John Sherman Jr
Board Member
W
Wayne L Hunter
Board Member
A
Alice T Goodwin
Board Member
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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.