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 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $905K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$905K
-21.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$181K
-21.6% YoY
About BRCA Research and Cure Alliance
Based on IRS filings
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 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $905K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | $2,293,698 | — |
| Expenses | $958,180 | $1,335,518 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $958,180 | $1,333,017 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Pennslyvania ($250,000), Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($250,000), Shaare Zedek Medical Center ($155,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Cancer Research | Medical | $125,000 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | Medical | $155,000 |
| University of Pennslyvania Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $250,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Charity | $125,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Medical | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Polsky | Director | — | — |
| Tanya Polsky | Director | — | — |
| Timothy Parker | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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 — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does BRCA Research and Cure Alliance operate?
BRCA Research and Cure Alliance has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does BRCA Research and Cure Alliance award?
In 2024, BRCA Research and Cure Alliance awarded 5 grants totaling $905K — an average of about $181K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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