THE MISSION OF THE COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE IS TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF COLON AND RECTAL CANCER AND SUPPORT THE NEARLY 50,000 AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE EACH YEAR. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY SUPPORTING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES, FUNDING RESEARCH, AND PROVIDING CANCER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
Grant Count
22
Avg Grant Size
$131K
About Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $454K.
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 | $16,350,846 | $16,811,784 | $12,894,997 |
| Revenue | $20,736,119 | $20,743,740 | $11,554,543 |
| Expenses | $17,779,693 | $16,935,687 | $13,820,518 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $453,764 | $238,785 | $110,995 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Chris4Life Research Program - Prevention Research Grant
COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE
Amount
$150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chris4Life Research Program - Rectal Cancer Research Grant
COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE
Amount
$250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chris4Life Research Program - Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research Grants
COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE
Amount
Up to $125,000 per grant (up to 3 grants available)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center ($1,292,500), City of Hope ($240,000), The Trustees of University of Pennsylvania ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX | RESEARCH GRANT(S) | $1,292,500 |
| CITY OF HOPE DUARTE, CA | RESEARCH GRANT | $240,000 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | COMMUNITY GRANT RESEARCH | $200,000 |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA | RESEARCH GRANT(S) | $147,500 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH GRANT | $145,000 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE GAITHERSBURG, MD | RESEARCH GRANT | $100,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CTR FARMINGTON, CT | RESEARCH GRANT | $72,500 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | RESEARCH GRANT | $67,500 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | RESEARCH GRANT | $63,333 |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR | RESEARCH GRANT | $47,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE DRANIKOFF | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AVI BENAIM | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOE WHALEN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHARLIE GUEVARA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CRAIG MELVIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID SCHOEMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANK SAPIENZA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANA BABATUNDE-BEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER REDMOND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN MARSHALL | DIRECTOR (SEE SCH. L) | 2 | $82,660 |
| JOHN WOERNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YEKATERINA CHUDNOVSKY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KAY CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SOUSSA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SAPIENZA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $368,178 |
| MELISSA LYNCH | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $277,502 |
| ANGELINE LAWRY | CHIEF MRKTG & COMM. OFFICER | 40 | $231,682 |
| TINA ZEFF | COO (FROM 06/24) | 40 | $129,761 |
| REGAN HUNEYCUTT | CHIEF DEVT OFFICER (THRU 04/24) | 40 | $132,772 |
| BRIAN COWART | CHIEF DEVT OFFICER (FROM 08/24) | 40 | $92,414 |
| JERRY TILLERY | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER (THRU 02/24) | 40 | $85,389 |
| AMY GANDERSON | SR. DIR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY | 40 | $161,650 |
| DAVID FENSTERMACHER | SR. DIR OF RESEARCH & MEDICAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $155,868 |
| TASHMA GREEN | DIRECTOR OF IT (THRU 11/24) | 40 | $158,005 |
| ANGELE RUSSELL | SR. DIR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND HEALTH EQUITY | 40 | $153,965 |
| EMILY BLASI | SR. DIR OF COMM. & PUB REL | 40 | $144,542 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorectal Cancer Alliance?
Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Colorectal Cancer Alliance?
As of 2024, Colorectal Cancer Alliance holds $16.4M in total assets with $20.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $2.9M in 2024.
Where does Colorectal Cancer Alliance operate?
Colorectal Cancer Alliance has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Colorectal Cancer Alliance award?
In 2024, Colorectal Cancer Alliance awarded 22 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $131K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorectal Cancer Alliance's EIN?
Colorectal Cancer Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0947831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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