TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC
AI Summary
TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based grantmaking approach, with grants awarded by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC paid out a total of $1.2 million across 39 grantees.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER.
Cause Areas
2
Cancers
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
$550K
6%
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
Winstonsalem, NC
$527.9K
6%
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
$500K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$171.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC?
No. TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC give?
TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Carolina, and Ohio. 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 TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $172 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC make each year?
In 2025, TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC fund recently?
In 2024, TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES, and University of Chicago Medical Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC?
TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.