Curesearch for Children's Cancer
CURESEARCH'S MISSION IS TO FUND & SUPPORT TARGETED & INNOVATIVE CANCER RESEARCH WITH MEASURABLE RESULTS, & TO BE THE AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE OF INFORMATION & RESOURCES FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CHILDREN'S CANCER. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
Key facts about Curesearch for Children's Cancer
- EIN
- 95-4132414
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,702,015
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $193,001
- Median grant
- $129,096
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $7,245,176
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Curesearch for Children's Cancer funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Curesearch for Children's Cancer's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (29%), California (25%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants). None of its 13 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Therapeutic" (13 grants).
Is Curesearch for Children's Cancer open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $279K; repeat grants $128K. How we count
Medians: $244K first-time, $89K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+51.0% YoY
Grant Count
14
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$193K
+18.6% YoY
About Curesearch for Children's Cancer
Based on IRS filings
Curesearch for Children's Cancer is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bethseda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $107K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,245,176 | $8,001,953 | $6,578,675 |
| Revenue | $4,967,108 | $6,131,955 | $4,389,970 |
| Expenses | $6,127,026 | $4,882,330 | $5,141,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $106,843 | $160,105 | $86,253 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($703,489), Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($334,000), Washington University ($333,334).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER Houston, TX | THERAPEUTIC | $703,489 |
| CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA | THERAPEUTIC | $334,000 |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY St Louis, MO | THERAPEUTIC | $333,334 |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA | THERAPEUTIC | $332,000 |
| AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Augusta, GA | THERAPEUTIC | $200,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Boston, MA | THERAPEUTIC | $166,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCLA) Los Angeles, CA | THERAPEUTIC | $155,192 |
| ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC Monrovia, CA | THERAPEUTIC | $103,000 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER Hartford, CT | THERAPEUTIC | $75,000 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Houston, TX | THERAPEUTIC | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Koehler | President and CEO | 40 | $475,234 |
| Tiffani Copeland | COO | 40 | $225,117 |
| Tahira West | Sr VP Finance & Operations | 40 | $185,077 |
| Libby Fennell | Sr Director Donor Development | 40 | $125,449 |
| Chase Carter | Director Community Engagement | 40 | $111,162 |
| Jess Nicholson | Sr Director Marketing | 40 | $108,762 |
| Paisley Myers | Director, Research & Programs | 40 | $93,635 |
| Michael Miller Esq | Board Member Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Samuel Blackman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cason Carter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mike Carter | Board Memmber Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Paula Carter | Board Member Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Sheri Collier | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Annie Gould | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Kupiec | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Stuart Siegel | Chair Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Skolnik | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kathy Wanner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brenda Weigel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Whan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| STACEY ADAM PhD | Board Member | — | — |
| John Polson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Greg Hill | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jared Brancazio | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Trent Demulling | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Suzanne Finnegan | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curesearch for Children's Cancer?
Curesearch for Children's Cancer is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bethseda, MD. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Curesearch for Children's Cancer?
As of 2024, Curesearch for Children's Cancer holds $7.2M in total assets with $5.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $2.7M in 2024.
Where does Curesearch for Children's Cancer operate?
Curesearch for Children's Cancer has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does Curesearch for Children's Cancer award?
In 2024, Curesearch for Children's Cancer awarded 14 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $193K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Curesearch for Children's Cancer's EIN?
Curesearch for Children's Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4132414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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