Head for the Cure Foundation
THE MISSION OF THE HEAD FOR THE CURE FOUNDATION (HFTC) IS THREEFOLD: TO BUILD AWARENESS, RAISE FUNDING, AND INSPIRE HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF BRAIN CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, CAREGIVERS AND OTHER SUPPORTERS, WHILE CELEBRATING THEIR COURAGE, SPIRIT AND ENERGY.
Key facts about Head for the Cure Foundation
- EIN
- 20-8345719
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $808,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- Average grant
- $22,447
- Median grant
- $14,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (12 of 36, 2024)
- Total assets
- $712,938
- Primary geography
- Kansas (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Head for the Cure Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Head for the Cure Foundation's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Kansas (24%), Texas (13%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants). None of its 36 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Brain Cancer Research and Patients" (36 grants).
Is Head for the Cure Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 36 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$713K
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$808K
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
36
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-5.0% YoY
About Head for the Cure Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Head for the Cure Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $713K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $808K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $712,938 | $698,603 | $806,189 |
| Revenue | $2,493,421 | $2,250,928 | $2,165,073 |
| Expenses | $2,547,708 | $2,361,811 | $2,126,835 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,472 | $21,887 | $3,701 |
| 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
160 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Head for the Cure Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kansas University Endowment Assoc ($180,000), Henry Ford Health System (hermelin Brain Tumor Center) ($56,750), Children's Mercy Hospital ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOC KANSAS CITY, KS | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $180,000 |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM (HERMELIN BRAIN TUMOR CENTER) DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $56,750 |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $50,000 |
| UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $45,000 |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (ALVIN J SITEMAN CANCER CENTER) ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $35,000 |
| ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DOWNERS GROVE, IL | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $25,000 |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $25,000 |
| NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION NEW HYDE PARK, NY | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $25,000 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danay Fast | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Krista Allen | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Matt Anthony | President/Founder | 25 | — |
| Dr Nina Paleologos | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Cole Anthony | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tom Sadowski | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Natalie Burton | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Elizabeth Maher | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Shari Nederhoff | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jon Cook | Board Member | 2 | — |
| John Holt | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kelly Fisher | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Harry Campbell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Tobias Walbert | Board Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Head for the Cure Foundation?
Head for the Cure Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $713K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Head for the Cure Foundation?
As of 2024, Head for the Cure Foundation holds $713K in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 36 grants totaling $808K in 2024.
Where does Head for the Cure Foundation operate?
Head for the Cure Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington.
What size grants does Head for the Cure Foundation award?
In 2024, Head for the Cure Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $808K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Head for the Cure Foundation's EIN?
Head for the Cure Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8345719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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