Aktiv Against Cancer Inc
Aktiv Against Cancer works to ensure that physical activity will be an integral part of cancer treatment. Our focus is the promotion of physical activity as a means to prevent cancer.
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Aktiv Against Cancer Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $83,787
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aktiv Against Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $220K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | The purpose of the grant is to support the organization through research, events/expos, | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,787 | $504,993 | $507,987 | $200,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $82,259 | $340,290 | $350,809 | $150,000 | 1 | $31 |
| 2022 | $89,146 | $215,855 | $326,950 | $158,000 | 1 | $145 |
| 2021 | $200,965 | $391,519 | $312,706 | $120,000 | Total only | $219 |
| 2020 | $114,261 | $401,553 | $383,329 | $220,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Aktiv Against Cancer Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Riverdale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc is led by Helle Aanesen, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helle Aanesen
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Torrente
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lars Scotfield
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey McIrneney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Row
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Adam Binder (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stan Brajer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bette Clark (2020) — Board Member
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 Aktiv Against Cancer Inc
How much does Aktiv Against Cancer Inc give each year?
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Aktiv Against Cancer Inc?
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $505K.
What is Aktiv Against Cancer Inc?
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Riverdale, NY. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aktiv Against Cancer Inc operate?
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Aktiv Against Cancer Inc's EIN?
Aktiv Against Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1139731. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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