LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and California, having awarded a total of $2.6 million across 70 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE LUNG CANCER OUTCOMES BY FUNDING RESEARCH FOR THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CURE OF LUNG CANCER.
Cause Areas
3
Lung cancer
Rehabilitation
Cancer Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$2.1M
10%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$1.8M
9%
Yale University
$1.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. 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 LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.