CancerFree KIDS
CancerFree KIDS exists to raise awareness of the need for more funding for pediatric cancer research and to raise funds that are invested in early stage, potentially game-changing research focused on gentler treatments and cures for children with cancer.
CancerFree KIDS at a glance
In short: CancerFree KIDS gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $466K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,398,546
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $466,182
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $648,546
- Total assets
- $2,042,176
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to CancerFree KIDS
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from CancerFree KIDS
CancerFree KIDS Research Grants - Accelerator Awards
CancerFree KIDS
Amount
Varies by year (2025: 8 awards; 2024: 3 awards; 2022: 3 awards)
Deadline
Deadline not published
CancerFree KIDS Research Grants - New Idea Awards
CancerFree KIDS
Amount
Varies by year (2025: $650,000 to $1,000,000+ total across multiple awards)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Founders Circle
CancerFree KIDS
Amount
Membership requires $1,000+ annual gift or fundraising
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who CancerFree KIDS funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ($650K). Together the top 3 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CancerFree KIDS gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | pediatric cancer research | $650,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | pediatric cancer research | $648,546 |
| University of Cincinnati Cleveland, OH | pediatric cancer research | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,042,176 | $2,620,809 | $2,505,427 | $1,398,546 | 3 | $32,777 |
| 2023 | $1,798,842 | $2,392,346 | $2,358,490 | $1,250,000 | 3 | $23,882 |
| 2022 | $1,676,397 | $1,888,275 | $2,087,088 | $1,200,000 | 2 | $5,968 |
| 2021 | $921,722 | $1,755,418 | $1,713,344 | $1,001,000 | 2 | $675 |
| 2020 | $1,122,408 | $1,185,364 | $1,343,628 | $800,000 | 2 | $6,363 |
About CancerFree KIDS
Based on IRS filings
CancerFree KIDS is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CancerFree KIDS is led by Stephanie Brinck, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Brinck
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $146K (2024)
Tom Simpson
Board Member & Chair
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Member, Vice Chair & Chair-Elect, 2023
Board Member, Vice Chair & Chair-Elect → Board Member & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Crossin
Board Member & Res Development Com Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Res Development Com Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen M Flannery
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member, Secretary, Founder & Director Research Investment, 2023
Board Member, Secretary, Founder & Director Research Investment → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Al Early
Board Member & Imm. Past Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Chair, 2021
Board Member & Chair → Board Member & Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Yearout
Board Member, Treasurer & Op. E
Board Member → Board Member, Treasurer & Op., 2023
Board Member, Treasurer & Op. → Board Member, Treasurer & Op. E, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Reifsnyder
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Karwisch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Scherocman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim O'Neill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wheeler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hoskins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Morrison
Board Member & Mark. Committee C
Board Member & Mark. Committee Chair → Board Member & Mark. Committee C, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Cassady - Exit
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javier Diaz - Exit
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Safier - joined
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Van Gilse - Exit
Board Member & Res. Development Com
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Fortine - joined
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Brew - joined
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Margaret Van Gilse (2020–2023) — Board Member & Res. Development Committee Chair
- Former: Javier Diaz (2021–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Started 8221
- Former: Andy Cassady (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Carroll (2020–2022) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Holden (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Hargis (2021–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Started 8221
- Former: Dave Reynolds (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Morris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Wagner - Exited (2021) — Board Member & Vice President
- Former: Andy Kaiser - Exited (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Conor Neyer - Exited (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristy Moster - Exited (2021) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Max Flannery - Exited (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Wagner (2020) — Board Member & Vice President
- Former: Andy Kaiser (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Conor Neyer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristy Moster (2020) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Max Flannery (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $146K, to Stephanie Brinck (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about CancerFree KIDS
How much does CancerFree KIDS give each year?
CancerFree KIDS gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 3 grants.
What is CancerFree KIDS's typical grant size?
CancerFree KIDS's median grant in 2024 was $648,546, and its average grant was $466,182, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does CancerFree KIDS give grants?
CancerFree KIDS gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does CancerFree KIDS give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on CancerFree KIDS's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pediatric Cancer Research" (3 grants).
How large is CancerFree KIDS?
CancerFree KIDS reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is CancerFree KIDS?
CancerFree KIDS is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is CancerFree KIDS's EIN?
CancerFree KIDS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0087852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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