Lung Cancer Initiative
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SURVIVORSHIP AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY LUNG CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$382K
-17.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-45.2% YoY
About Lung Cancer Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Lung Cancer Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $382K. Net investment income was $22K.
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 | $1,318,292 | $1,347,299 | $1,452,657 |
| Revenue | $1,263,567 | $1,186,472 | $1,133,466 |
| Expenses | $1,324,904 | $1,308,059 | $1,205,976 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,974 | $17,948 | $1,145 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Lung Cancer Initiative
Alumni Supplemental Grant
LUNG CANCER INITIATIVE
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Career Development Award
LUNG CANCER INITIATIVE
Amount
$150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Grant
LUNG CANCER INITIATIVE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Unc ($112,500), Wake Forest University Health ($87,500), Duke ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH FUNDING | $34,000 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | RESEARCH FELLOWS | $12,420 |
| UNC ATLANTA, GA | RESEARCH FELLOWS | $112,500 |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH WINSTON SALEM, NC | RESEARCH FELLOWS | $87,500 |
| DUKE CHARLOTTE, NC | RESEARCH FELLOWS | $37,500 |
| CONE HEALTH GREENSBORO, NC | REACH GRANT | $10,000 |
| CRYSTAL COAST CANCER REHAB CENTER MOREHEAD CITY, NC | REACH GRANT | $10,000 |
| KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER KINGSTON, NC | REACH GRANT | $10,000 |
| UNC GREENSBORO GREENSBORO, NC | INNOVATION GRANT | $25,000 |
| ECU GREENVILLE, NC | RESEARCH FELLOWS | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER GARST MD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AMY CIPAU | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JIM SHEEGOG | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| EMILY PARKS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN BRIAN NICHOLSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN MILEHAM MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY ICARD MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HIREN MEHTA MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUNDREA OLIVER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS RALLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SULICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEAL READY MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZ HYNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAIGE HUMBLE | CEO | 40 | $103,329 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lung Cancer Initiative?
Lung Cancer Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lung Cancer Initiative?
As of 2024, Lung Cancer Initiative holds $1.3M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $382K in 2024.
Where does Lung Cancer Initiative operate?
Lung Cancer Initiative has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Lung Cancer Initiative award?
In 2024, Lung Cancer Initiative awarded 12 grants totaling $382K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lung Cancer Initiative's EIN?
Lung Cancer Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2300885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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