Community Cancer Fund
Community Cancer Fund is a public charity based in Spokane, Washington, that supports cancer patients, their families, and organizations serving them in the Inland Northwest. Founded in 2014, it says it works with regional partners to identify and fund gaps in cancer services and local programs.
Community Cancer Fund at a glance
In short: Community Cancer Fund gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Washington. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,059,361
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,936
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,948
- Total assets
- $5,962,536
- +18.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Cancer Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 510 W Riverside Ave 500, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (855) 998-4223
Website: https://communitycancerfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Cancer Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State University Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 35 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund describes its work as serving the Inland Northwest and says donations are reinvested in the community. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to Washington recipients, 12% to Indiana recipients and 2% to Idaho recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Cancer Fund open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $148K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $71K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | Multi-year pledge / restricted donation: pediatric oncology residency program | $500,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Support for Cancer Research | $125,001 |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation Bellingham, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Inland Northwest Spokane, WA | Camp Goodtimes | $100,000 |
| Cancer Care Northwest Foundation Spokane Valley, WA | Providing supportive care, training, and finicial assistance to cancer patients and families | $71,396 |
| Childhood Cancer Coalition Spokane, WA | Research, Raising Awareness, Educational Resources and Programs | $52,500 |
| The Centennial Hotel Spokane, WA | Davenport Lodging Program | $40,000 |
| Multicare Health Systems Tacoma, WA | Biospecimen Repository Collaboration | $28,464 |
| Anna Schindler Foundation Post Falls, ID | Support for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer | $22,000 |
| Camp Journey NW Spokane, WA | Camp Providing Support for Children and Families | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the fund reported 10 grants; it reported 7 in 2023 and 9 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,962,536 | $2,948,875 | $1,769,858 | $1,059,361 | 10 | $226,688 |
| 2023 | $5,025,887 | $1,494,165 | $1,808,254 | $767,315 | 7 | $119,643 |
| 2022 | $5,846,354 | $3,022,107 | $4,110,513 | $3,215,722 | 9 | $106,908 |
| 2021 | $5,726,801 | $4,091,947 | $1,353,577 | $707,951 | 5 | $159,764 |
| 2020 | $4,404,409 | $505,094 | $595,920 | $186,111 | 4 | $115,756 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to work collaboratively with existing regional cancer organizations to identify and fund gaps in services for cancer patients, and to fund programs benefiting patients and families in the Inland Northwest. Its website also describes a focus on cancer screening, prevention, research, treatment and care.
In 2024, the fund reported helping establish Eastern Washington’s first pediatric medical residency program through a $5 million pledge over 10 years; the first cohort began training in July 2024. It also helped fund six students in the inaugural year of the Ella McKiernan Memorial Fellowship, an eight-week cancer biology research experience at the University of Notre Dame’s Harper Cancer Research Institute. Other reported activities included support for Camp Goodtimes and Camp Journey, complimentary lodging for patients receiving treatment, a biospecimen repository collaboration, and patient-support initiatives.
The organizations supported include research, medical, patient-support and family-service groups. For example, Cancer Care Northwest Foundation describes its work as providing supportive care, training and limited financial and other assistance to patients and families, as well as contributing to cancer-care and quality-of-life research. Childhood Cancer Coalition says it provides emotional and practical support, education and advocacy for families facing childhood cancer. Camp Journey NW describes itself as offering a community of hope for children and families touched by cancer. Washington State University Foundation says its mission is to promote, accept and steward private support for Washington State University and its regional campuses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Community Cancer Fund reported 10 grants totaling $1,059,361. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $500,000, with a median of $61,948.
The largest reported grants were $500,000 to Washington State University Foundation for a restricted, multi-year pledge to a pediatric oncology residency program; $125,001 to the University of Notre Dame for cancer research; $100,000 to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation for general support; and $100,000 to YMCA of Inland Northwest for Camp Goodtimes. Other recipients included Cancer Care Northwest Foundation ($71,396), Childhood Cancer Coalition ($52,500), The Centennial Hotel ($40,000), MultiCare Health Systems ($28,464), Anna Schindler Foundation ($22,000), and Camp Journey NW ($20,000).
The fund’s filing says monitoring procedures are individualized by organization, with examples including event attendance, site visits, usage reports and recap meetings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Gee as president and Keith Schmidt as treasurer. Directors listed are Dr. Chris Lee, Fritz Wolff, Gina Hern, Irv Zakheim, Jack Heath, Laura Lawton, Lynnelle Caudill and Patrick McLaughlin.
Community Cancer Fund is led by Jon Neill, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Neill
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $175K (2024)
Ryan Gee
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Thompson
Operations Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Chris Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fritz H. Wolff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irv Zakheim
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Heath
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lawton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynnelle Caudill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Hern
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Mitrovich
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Green
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Schmidt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerid Keefer (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 52024
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 $175K, to Jon Neill (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Cancer Fund
How much does Community Cancer Fund give each year?
Community Cancer Fund gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $767K across 7 grants.
What is Community Cancer Fund's typical grant size?
Community Cancer Fund's median grant in 2024 was $61,948, and its average grant was $105,936, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Cancer Fund that year got $64K on average.
Where does Community Cancer Fund give grants?
Community Cancer Fund gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (4 grants).
Does Community Cancer Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Community Cancer Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Cancer Fund's largest grantees?
Community Cancer Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Washington State University Foundation ($500,000), University of Notre Dame ($125,001) and Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Cancer Fund?
Community Cancer Fund reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Community Cancer Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to work collaboratively with existing regional cancer organizations to identify and fund gaps in services for cancer patients, and to fund programs benefiting patients and families in the Inland Northwest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Cancer Fund?
Community Cancer Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check communitycancerfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Cancer Fund's EIN?
Community Cancer Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4735260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Cancer Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-cancer-fund-morg_70947a9894a14934a7293b4516e61438
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