CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-2385213
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Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-2385213
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Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
AI Summary
The Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to cancer research, having disbursed a total of $1.2 million in grants to five grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH TO FIND A CURE
Cause Areas
2
Rehabilitation
Cancer Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$5.4M
58%
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
$2.5M
26%
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - CHICAGO CHAPTER
Chicago, IL
$1M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$165K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Missouri, and Massachusetts. 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 CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, and CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION - CHICAGO CHAPTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.