Canine Cancer Research Alliance
CANINE CANCER ALLIANCE's MISSION IS TO END CANCER AS WE KNOW IT TODAY BY FUNDING AND ADVANCING RESEARCH FOR PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND CURES. STUDIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS SUPPORTED BY THE CCA EMPHASIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND AFFORDABLE TREATMENTS FOR DOGS.
Canine Cancer Research Alliance at a glance
In short: Canine Cancer Research Alliance gave $250K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $249,500
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,375
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $604,277
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Canine Cancer Research Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University School of Medicine ($110K). Together the top 4 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2022) to $335K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT | Canine cancer immunotherapy research and clinical trial for the egfr/her2 cancer vaccine and combination therapy evaluation. | $110,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | Research studying the impact of gut microbiome and canine cancer immunotherapy response. | $90,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | Pre-clinical research into the role cancer-associated fibroblasts play in canine hemangiosarcoma metastasis. | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine Lebanon, NH | Canine cancer research focusing on combination intratumoral immunotherapy clinical study and associated biomarker analysis. | $24,500 |
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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 | $604,277 | $477,044 | $411,067 | $249,500 | 4 | $21,455 |
| 2023 | $516,570 | $524,564 | $385,516 | $335,000 | 4 | $8,903 |
| 2022 | $370,858 | $415,845 | $211,915 | $183,884 | 4 | $2,618 |
| 2021 | $166,928 | $127,027 | $101,843 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $141,744 | $109,893 | $66,550 | — | — | — |
About Canine Cancer Research Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Canine Cancer Research Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $604K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Canine Cancer Research Alliance's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Zuidema
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Maeda Whitaker
Director & Officer
Executive Director → Director & Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Earp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sri Kumar
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tai Truong
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gimlett
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Katzman
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Whitaker
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Canine Cancer Research Alliance
How much does Canine Cancer Research Alliance give each year?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance gave $250K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $335K across 4 grants.
What is Canine Cancer Research Alliance's typical grant size?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $62,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Canine Cancer Research Alliance give grants?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance's top state is Connecticut, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (36%) and Colorado (10%).
Does Canine Cancer Research Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Canine Cancer Research Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Canine Cancer Research Alliance?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance reported $604K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $477K.
What is Canine Cancer Research Alliance?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $604K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Canine Cancer Research Alliance's EIN?
Canine Cancer Research Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3762441. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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