Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research
The Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research's mission is to raise money and donate funds to benefit kidney cancer research and patient awareness, advocacy, and education efforts with an emphasis on programs in the lehigh valley area of Pennsylvania
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research at a glance
In short: Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research gave $55K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,176
- +170.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,588
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,588
- Total assets
- $85,417
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lehigh Valley Health Network ($30K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $110K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA | Funding was provided to the lehigh valley health network for a number of its cancer institute's 2024 and 2025 initiatives. | $30,176 |
| St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, PA | Funding to st luke's university health network was for a two-year immune gene mutation research project that explores how genetic mutations, such as beta-2 microglobulin (b2m), affect patient response to immunotherapy in kidney cancer. Our support not only drives cutting-edge research and data analysis but also develops future oncology leaders through mentorship, conference participation, and publication opportunities. | $25,000 |
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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 | $85,417 | $62,177 | $59,060 | $55,176 | 2 | $842 |
| 2023 | $82,300 | $55,313 | $23,591 | $20,429 | 1 | $560 |
| 2022 | $50,578 | $58,180 | $36,424 | $33,074 | 1 | $107 |
| 2021 | $28,822 | $46,929 | $32,570 | $30,000 | 1 | $49 |
| 2020 | $14,463 | $46,562 | $117,642 | $109,935 | 1 | $79 |
| 2019 | $85,543 | $58,093 | $8,621 | $4,500 | Total only | $154 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research
Based on IRS filings
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Fogelsville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $842.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research is led by Joann Derr, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann Derr
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Eberle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian A. Derr
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan L. Barkanic
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicholas Weidman (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research
How much does Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research give each year?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research gave $55K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What is Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Fogelsville, PA. It holds $85K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research operate?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research's EIN?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1302321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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