HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION

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The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on funding initiatives related to women's cancer research and support. With a total of $90K in grants paid since its inception in 2015, the foundation engages in a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with HERA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ELIMINATE OVARIAN CANCER BY PROMOTING
Cause Areas
1
Cancers
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$120K
44%

OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE
$50K
19%
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
$50K
19%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION?
No. HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION give?
HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and Minnesota. 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 HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE, and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION?
HERA WOMENS CANCER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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