Iowa Oncology Research Association
To be engaged in the pursuit of basic and clinical oncological research, while promoting optimal and comprehensive care for the oncology patients in Iowa.
Iowa Oncology Research Association at a glance
In short: Iowa Oncology Research Association gave $531K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $530,564
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $106,113
- Median grant
- $99,924
- Total assets
- $398,855
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Oncology Research Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Medical Center Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical Center ($198K). Together the top 5 received $531K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA | Oncology Research | $197,592 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Cancer Center DBA Helen G Nassif Community Cancer Ce Cedar Rapids, IA | Oncology Research | $120,418 |
| McFarland Clinic PC Ames, IA | Oncology Research | $99,924 |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital DBA Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | Oncology Research | $61,492 |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation DBA Blank Childrens Hospital Des Moines, IA | Oncology Research | $51,138 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,855 | $1,677,253 | $1,753,319 | $530,564 | 5 | $18 |
| 2024 | $433,648 | $1,578,577 | $1,733,959 | — | — | $18 |
| 2023 | $583,299 | $1,714,782 | $1,759,029 | — | — | $15 |
| 2022 | $652,663 | $1,300,527 | $1,465,255 | — | — | $2 |
| 2021 | $821,521 | $1,474,377 | $1,364,730 | — | — | $2 |
About Iowa Oncology Research Association
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Oncology Research Association is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $531K. Net investment income was $18.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Oncology Research Association is led by Arshin Sheybani MD, Co-President & Co-Princi since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arshin Sheybani MD
Co-President & Co-Princi
Member-At-Large → Co-President & Co-Principal Investigator, 2024
Co-President & Co-Principal Investigator → Co-President & Co-Princi, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harichand-Herdt Md
Co-President & Co-Princi
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wilbur MD
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Lukenbill
Member-At-Large
Member-At-Large → President, 2022
President → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Juhl Pharmd
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Marquardt
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Behrens
Member-At-Large
President → Member-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Woods-Swafford MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdelaziz Elhaddad
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Merchant
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bharat Jenigiri
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kellerman
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Parkhurst MD
Member-At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Deming MD
Member-At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Nick Loudas (2021–2024) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Seema Harichand-Herdt MD (2024) — Co-President & Co-Principal Investigator
- Former: William Fusselman MD (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Seema Harichand (2022–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Debra Prow (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Praveen Vikas MD (2021) — Member-At-Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Iowa Oncology Research Association
How much does Iowa Oncology Research Association give each year?
Iowa Oncology Research Association gave $531K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Iowa Oncology Research Association's typical grant size?
Iowa Oncology Research Association's median grant in 2025 was $99,924, and its average grant was $106,113, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Iowa Oncology Research Association give grants?
Iowa Oncology Research Association gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (3 grants).
Does Iowa Oncology Research Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Iowa Oncology Research Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Oncology Research" (5 grants).
Who are Iowa Oncology Research Association's largest grantees?
Iowa Oncology Research Association's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy Medical Center Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical Center ($197,592), Cedar Rapids Community Cancer Center DBA Helen G Nassif Community Cancer Ce ($120,418) and McFarland Clinic PC ($99,924), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Iowa Oncology Research Association?
Iowa Oncology Research Association reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Iowa Oncology Research Association?
Iowa Oncology Research Association is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $399K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Iowa Oncology Research Association's EIN?
Iowa Oncology Research Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1104334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Iowa Oncology Research Association funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants Up to US $25,000 · Due November 12, 2026
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
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