Huntsman Cancer Foundation
Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) was founded by the jon and karen huntsman family in 1995. HCF's singular mission is to guarantee the future of cutting-edge research at huntsman cancer institute. Thanks to the support of our community of donors and fundraisers, advancements at huntsman cancer institute pave the way for new clinical trials, safer and more effective treatments, and hope for an end to cancer. By funding efforts to understand the beginnings of cancer better and more effectively treat cancer, you help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Huntsman Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: Huntsman Cancer Foundation gave $41.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $41.2M), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,173,236
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,173,236
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,173,236
- Total assets
- $96,553,454
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Huntsman Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health Sciences Center ($41.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Huntsman Cancer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 $38.5M (2023) to $139.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $41.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences Center Salt Lake City, UT | Support huntsman cancer institute at health services center at the university of Utah | $41,173,236 |
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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 | $96,553,454 | $51,876,352 | $49,965,188 | $41,173,236 | 1 | $8,722,608 |
| 2023 | $123,790,146 | $27,370,494 | $51,373,375 | $38,462,978 | 1 | $6,730,841 |
| 2022 | $156,746,141 | $19,541,609 | $97,811,195 | $90,167,143 | 1 | $3,992,282 |
| 2021 | $266,610,959 | $34,840,690 | $44,327,493 | $39,036,170 | 1 | $5,088,691 |
| 2020 | $249,025,932 | $25,314,719 | $144,884,362 | $139,187,666 | 2 | $3,986,271 |
About Huntsman Cancer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Huntsman Cancer Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41.2M. Net investment income was $8.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Huntsman Cancer Foundation is led by Peter R. Huntsman, Chairman, Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter R. Huntsman
Chairman, Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Pearl
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wirthlin
President & COO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Scott Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Randall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Eugene Hanratty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Jerry Nelson
Lead Major Gift Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Moffitt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Muir
Vice President Finance & CFO
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Kent Bishop
Major Gift Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Loren El Savage (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Susan J. Sheehan (2020–2023) — President & COO
- Former: Ruth V. Watkins PhD (2020–2022) — Director
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 Huntsman Cancer Foundation
How much does Huntsman Cancer Foundation give each year?
Huntsman Cancer Foundation gave $41.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Huntsman Cancer Foundation?
Huntsman Cancer Foundation reported $96.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51.9M.
What is Huntsman Cancer Foundation?
Huntsman Cancer Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $96.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Huntsman Cancer Foundation operate?
Huntsman Cancer Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Huntsman Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Huntsman Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0541293. 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 15, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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