International Cancer Advocacy Network
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International Cancer Advocacy Network at a glance
In short: International Cancer Advocacy Network gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,274,894
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Cancer Advocacy Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heymach Lab-MD Anderson Cancer CNTR ($125K). Together the top 6 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Cancer Advocacy Network gives
- Giving grew 148% 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 $50K (2020) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heymach Lab-MD Anderson Cancer CNTR Houston, TX | Actionable Mutations | $125,000 |
| ECK Lab-Dana-Farber Institue Boston, MA | Oncology Research | $100,000 |
| O'Connor Lab-CNTR Cellular Immuno Philadelphia, PA | Immunotherapy Resrch | $50,000 |
| John Minna Lab-U-TX Southwestern Dallas, TX | Actionable Mutations | $50,000 |
| City of Hope Cancer CNTR Duarte Duarte, CA | Oncology Research | $25,000 |
| Jackie Banana Foundation Birmingham, MI | Clinical Trials TRVL | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,274,894 | $2,722,014 | $1,230,745 | $360,000 | 6 | $58,103 |
| 2023 | $3,781,783 | $1,451,316 | $1,027,905 | $300,000 | 5 | $13,201 |
| 2022 | $3,351,569 | $1,357,826 | $915,666 | $290,100 | 6 | $-1,317 |
| 2021 | $2,896,906 | $949,428 | $619,268 | $145,000 | 3 | $-1,403 |
| 2020 | $2,574,733 | $983,820 | $601,764 | $50,000 | 1 | $8,287 |
About International Cancer Advocacy Network
Based on IRS filings
International Cancer Advocacy Network is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $360K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Cancer Advocacy Network is led by Marcia K. Horn JD, President An on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia K. Horn JD
President An
On filings since 2020
90 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Cathy Dalzell
Chair Adivis
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl J. Hintzen-Gaines
Chair-Honora
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Weinstein
Chair-Ttees-
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Stone
Chair & Natio
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney M. Rosen Esq.
Founding Cha
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert H. Tamis Md Decd Nov (2022) — Vice Chair S
- Former: James C. Gregory (2020–2021) — Secretary & Ch Governor
- Former: Robert H. Tamis MD (2020–2021) — Vice Chair S
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Marcia K Horn JD (President an).
Frequently asked questions about International Cancer Advocacy Network
How much does International Cancer Advocacy Network give each year?
International Cancer Advocacy Network gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 5 grants.
What is International Cancer Advocacy Network's typical grant size?
International Cancer Advocacy Network's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Cancer Advocacy Network give grants?
International Cancer Advocacy Network's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and Pennsylvania (14%).
Does International Cancer Advocacy Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on International Cancer Advocacy Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are International Cancer Advocacy Network's largest grantees?
International Cancer Advocacy Network's largest 2024 grantees include Heymach Lab-MD Anderson Cancer CNTR ($125,000), ECK Lab-Dana-Farber Institue ($100,000) and O'Connor Lab-CNTR Cellular Immuno ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Cancer Advocacy Network?
International Cancer Advocacy Network reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is International Cancer Advocacy Network's EIN?
International Cancer Advocacy Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0818253. 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 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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