BRCA Research and Cure Alliance
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $554K.
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance at a glance
In short: BRCA Research and Cure Alliance gave $554K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $554,255
- -38.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,179
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BRCA Research and Cure Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute of Cancer Research ($125K). Together the top 7 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How BRCA Research and Cure Alliance gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $554K (2025) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $554K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Cancer Research | Medical | $125,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Charity | $125,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | Charity | $104,255 |
| University of Pennslyvania Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $80,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Charity | $40,000 |
| University of CA San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Charity | $40,000 |
| University of Manchester | Charity | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,000 | $608,808 | $607,808 | $554,255 | 7 | $607,808 | $25 |
| 2024 | — | $2,293,698 | $958,180 | $905,000 | 5 | $958,180 | — |
| 2023 | — | — | $1,335,518 | $1,155,000 | 5 | $1,333,017 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BRCA Research and Cure Alliance reported a distributable amount of $25 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Polsky
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tanya Polsky
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Timothy Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 BRCA Research and Cure Alliance
How much does BRCA Research and Cure Alliance give each year?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance gave $554K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $905K across 5 grants.
What is BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's typical grant size?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $79,179, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BRCA Research and Cure Alliance give grants?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's top state is Washington, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (19%) and Pennsylvania (14%).
Does BRCA Research and Cure Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's largest grantees?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Institute of Cancer Research ($125,000), University of Washington ($125,000) and Lurie Children's Hospital ($104,255), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BRCA Research and Cure Alliance?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $608K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is BRCA Research and Cure Alliance?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
What is BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's EIN?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3337050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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