FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER
AI Summary
The Foundation for Women's Cancer is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking to support initiatives related to women's cancer. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $630,000 across 44 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model and providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH GYNECOLOGIC CANCER; TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND RAISE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE IN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY WITHIN THE DISCIPLINE OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY; TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN ONCOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS.
Cause Areas
4
Oncology
Obstetrics and gynecology
Ecology
Medical support services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA
$275K
8%
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
$275K
8%
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$165K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
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 FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER?
No. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER give?
FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. 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 FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $630 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER?
FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S CANCER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.