CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND
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The Children's Cancer Research Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting initiatives in cancer research for children. In 2024, it awarded a total of $6.4 million across 42 grantees, with a significant focus on Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model; nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Cancers
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$50M
72%
FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER
$2.6M
4%
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$2.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$157.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND?
No. CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND give?
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Washington. 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 CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND make each year?
In 2024, CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND?
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.