RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND
Minnetonka, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-0476510
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Minnetonka, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-0476510
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.3M in total grants paid to 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THE CANCER COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA BY FUNDING RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO CANCER.
Cause Areas
1
Out-patient medical care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$5.4M
60%
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$295K
3%
JA WEDUM FOUNDATION
Plymouth, MN
$121.2K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$19K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 29 grantees
- 35 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND?
No. RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND give?
RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota 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 RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND make each year?
In 2025, RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2025, RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, MAYO CLINIC, and JA WEDUM FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND?
RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.