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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-2.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-2.8% YoY
About Cancer Research Foundation -
Based on IRS filings
Cancer Research Foundation - is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,279,229 | $1,369,336 | $1,498,051 |
| Revenue | $1,547,723 | $1,515,734 | $1,392,032 |
| Expenses | $1,742,561 | $1,676,577 | $1,262,342 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,818 | $630 | $2,046 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Cancer Research Foundation -
Fletcher Scholars Program
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION -
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION -
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Young Investigator Awards
CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION -
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Chicago ($1,205,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | TO FUND RESEARCH IN EMERGING CANCER THERAPIES/CURES | $1,205,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS A NIKITAS | CHAIRMAN/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 15 | $63,000 |
| MRT NOARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MR M LOCKE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MR D KINNEAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS L SCHENKMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MRS T COX | DIRECTOR (THROUGH FEB 2025) | 1 | — |
| MRS E ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS E MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS B SESSIONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS L MCLEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cancer Research Foundation -?
Cancer Research Foundation - is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Cancer Research Foundation -?
As of 2025, Cancer Research Foundation - holds $1.3M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M in 2025.
Where does Cancer Research Foundation - operate?
Cancer Research Foundation - has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Cancer Research Foundation - award?
In 2025, Cancer Research Foundation - awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cancer Research Foundation -'s EIN?
Cancer Research Foundation -'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2771469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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