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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$466K
+11.9% YoY
About CancerFree KIDS
Based on IRS filings
CancerFree KIDS is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,042,176 | $1,798,842 | $1,676,397 |
| Revenue | $2,620,809 | $2,392,346 | $1,888,275 |
| Expenses | $2,505,427 | $2,358,490 | $2,087,088 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,777 | $23,882 | $5,968 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
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
Rolling / Open
Founders Circle
CancerFree KIDS
Amount
Membership requires $1,000+ annual gift or fundraising
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Van Gilse - Exit 824 | Board Member/Res. Dev. Com | 2 | — |
| Mike Morrison | Board Member/Mark. Comm. C | 2 | — |
| Barb Yearout | Board Member/Trea. & Op. E | 2 | — |
| Tom Simpson | Board Member/Chair | 4 | — |
| Rob Reifsnyder | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Javier Diaz - Exit 824 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kevin Hoskins | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tim O'Neill | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Andy Cassady - Exit 824 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Matt Scherocman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kris Karwisch | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Matt Crossin | Board Member/Res Dev Com Chair | 2 | — |
| Greg Wheeler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Al Early | Board Member/ Imm. Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Ellen Flannery | Board Member/Secretary | 4 | $35,043 |
| Kristen Safier - joined 824 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nick Fortine - joined 824 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ryan Brew - joined 824 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Stephanie Brinck | Executive Director | 50 | $145,644 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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