A Key for a Cure Foundation
To raise funds to directly support innovative pediatric cancer research that will lead to more effective treatments for children with cancer.
A Key for a Cure Foundation at a glance
In short: A Key for a Cure Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $246,602
- +74.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to A Key for a Cure Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from A Key for a Cure Foundation
Who A Key for a Cure Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Dr. Thomas & Dr. Youngblood Research | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,602 | $308,139 | $206,978 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $141,122 | $164,475 | $90,277 | $60,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $176,028 | $119,490 | $163,669 | — | — |
| 2021 | $92,360 | $79,258 | $43,201 | — | — |
| 2020 | $56,303 | $54,659 | $44,838 | — | — |
About A Key for a Cure Foundation
Based on IRS filings
A Key for a Cure Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Key for a Cure Foundation is led by Elizabeth Grijalva, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Grijalva
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenna Datta
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Storm
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Bikle
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Balestreri
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Frick
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolando Cabrera
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Boutonnet
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Fuentes
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Price
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Phelps
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Pierce Grijalva
Research Advisor
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janel Flook
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: William Hastie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Claudia Pizarro-Villalobos (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Rodriguez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Hastie (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Jon Price (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Storm (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aimee Grivalva Pierce (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anne Bramers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Barbara Filice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Clark Savage CPA (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Liz Givjalva (2020–2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Shirley Lavorato (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Key for a Cure Foundation
How much does A Key for a Cure Foundation give each year?
A Key for a Cure Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is A Key for a Cure Foundation?
A Key for a Cure Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $308K.
What is A Key for a Cure Foundation?
A Key for a Cure Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Salinas, CA. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does A Key for a Cure Foundation operate?
A Key for a Cure Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What is A Key for a Cure Foundation's EIN?
A Key for a Cure Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4457105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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