Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
The cancer research foundation mission is to raise funds to fund both early-career cancer scientists and new directions in cancer science research with the goal of contributing to transformational events in the prevention, treatment and cure for cancer.
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter at a glance
In short: Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,205,000
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,205,000
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,205,000
- Total assets
- $1,279,229
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Fletcher Scholars Program
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Young Investigator Awards
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter gives
- Giving grew 1105% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Fund Research in Emerging Cancer Therapies/Cures | $1,205,000 |
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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 | $1,279,229 | $1,547,723 | $1,742,561 | $1,205,000 | 1 | $39,818 |
| 2024 | $1,369,336 | $1,515,734 | $1,676,577 | $1,239,650 | 1 | $630 |
| 2023 | $1,498,051 | $1,392,032 | $1,262,342 | $856,593 | 1 | $2,046 |
| 2022 | $1,355,696 | $1,698,906 | $439,969 | $100,000 | 1 | $82 |
| 2021 | $69,720 | $274,798 | $293,116 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
About Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
Based on IRS filings
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter is led by M. Locke, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M. Locke
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Nikitas
Chairman & Program Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $63K (2025)
D. Kinnear
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Adams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T. Cox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Sessions
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. McLean
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mrt Noard
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Schenkman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: J. Rhind (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: L. Werner (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: K. Nuelle (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Mrs a Nikitas (Chairman/ Program Director).
Frequently asked questions about Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter
How much does Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter give each year?
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter?
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter?
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter operate?
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter's EIN?
Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2771469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS December 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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