Gastric Cancer Foundation
THE GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION HELPS PATIENTS TO FACE THEIR DIAGNOSIS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION, TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THE JOURNEY, AND A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY THAT TRULY UNDERSTANDS. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS RESEARCH INITIATIVES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO UNDERSTANDING GASTRIC CANCER AND DEVELOPING IMPROVED METHODS OF PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$739K
-14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
-33.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+11.1% YoY
About Gastric Cancer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gastric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in MILLBRAE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $739K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $109.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $739,336 | $861,534 | $1,006,846 |
| Revenue | $583,175 | $484,124 | $624,994 |
| Expenses | $622,382 | $721,101 | $546,597 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109 | $98 | $73 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Gastric Cancer Foundation
AGA-GCF Memorial Research Scholar Award in Gastric Cancer
GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION
Amount
$100,000 per year for 3 years ($300,000 total)
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Early Stage Research Grants (Seed Grants)
GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $100,000 (one-time grant)
Deadline
April 24, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN CHEREN FROM 223 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CINDY GALLAGHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AJAY GOEL PHD MS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER LANGECKER MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HANS RUEFFERT | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| HEMANSHU SHAH PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ARLENE WEINTRAUB | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| PAUL GOTTSEGEN | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SUSANNA NICHOLS | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STACIE HERSHMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $148,722 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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