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 $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $63,189
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh Valley Health Network ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $110K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
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 2025 and 2026 initiatives. | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, PA | Funding to st luke's university health network was for the second year of the 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. In addition, the funds sponsored sluhn's conference attendance for researchers. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,189 | $57,433 | $79,661 | $75,000 | 2 | $1,908 |
| 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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $2K.
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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joann Derr
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Eberle
Director
On filings since 2024
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, 2019–2025. "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 $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
How large is Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research?
Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57K.
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 $63K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- 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.
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award · Due November 15, 2026
- P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) Up to $25,000 · Due November 20, 2026
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