Five for the Fight Foundation
Five for the Fight Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to raise funds to be donated directly to cancer research in an effort to eradicate the disease.
Five for the Fight Foundation at a glance
In short: Five for the Fight Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $277K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,660,648
- +593.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $276,775
- +593.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,328
- Total assets
- $9,941,538
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Five for the Fight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($928K). Together the top 6 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 37 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Five for the Fight Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2023) to $19.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $928,360 |
| Primary Children's Cancer Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $703,312 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General Support | $8,376 |
| Phoenix Children Hospital Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $8,280 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Support | $6,760 |
| University of HI Honolulu, HI | General Support | $5,560 |
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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 | $9,941,538 | $988,614 | $1,735,907 | $1,660,648 | 6 | $100,327 |
| 2023 | $14,991,226 | $1,143,617 | $500,092 | $239,482 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $17,063,903 | $21,239,670 | $20,525,641 | $19,161,236 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $2,471,785 | $2,273,824 | $3,145,218 | $1,373,842 | 10 | — |
| 2020 | $3,379,930 | $1,285,813 | $2,320,843 | $1,189,858 | 8 | — |
About Five for the Fight Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Five for the Fight Foundation is a public charity, based in Provo, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Five for the Fight Foundation is led by Ryan Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Maughan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydnee Christensen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Five for the Fight Foundation
How much does Five for the Fight Foundation give each year?
Five for the Fight Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $239K across 6 grants.
What is Five for the Fight Foundation's typical grant size?
Five for the Fight Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,328, and its average grant was $276,775, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Five for the Fight Foundation give grants?
Five for the Fight Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Five for the Fight Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Five for the Fight Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Five for the Fight Foundation's largest grantees?
Five for the Fight Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($928,360), Primary Children's Cancer ($703,312) and Vanderbilt University ($8,376), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Five for the Fight Foundation?
Five for the Fight Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $989K.
What is Five for the Fight Foundation's EIN?
Five for the Fight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4389905. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Five for the Fight Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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