Lung Cancer Research Foundation
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2005, it funds research intended to improve lung cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
Lung Cancer Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Lung Cancer Research Foundation gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,602,270
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,142
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,890
- Total assets
- $7,529,664
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lung Cancer Research Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that its grant process is public and that proposals are reviewed, scored, and selected by its Scientific Advisory Board and Scientific Executive Committee. Awardees must submit a signed agreement, a budget, annual status update reports, and a final budget at the end of the grant term.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 780990, Philadelphia, PA 19178-0990
Phone: (212) 588-1580
Website: https://lcrf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Lung Cancer Research Foundation
LCRF – Boehringer Ingelheim Early Investigator Award on Innovative Approaches Toward the Treatment of HER2-Driven Lung Cancer
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LCRF | Bayer Research Award on Innovative Therapeutic Strategies to Treat Lung Cancers Harboring HER2 Mutations and/or Other HER2 Alterations
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LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program
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Who Lung Cancer Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc ($801K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 38 grants of 80 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed research programs are open to scientists around the world. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares were reported for Massachusetts (34%) and New York (31%), followed by Michigan (9%), California (8%), and Connecticut (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lung Cancer Research Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | Research | $800,620 |
| American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit New York, NY | Research | $320,000 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $231,130 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Research | $199,105 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Research | $176,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Research | $162,810 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | Research | $150,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation Portland, OR | Research | $150,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Research | $150,000 |
| The Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc Boston, MA | Research | $36,295 |
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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 | $7,529,664 | $7,405,105 | $6,266,597 | $2,602,270 | 23 | $273,635 |
| 2023 | $6,946,397 | $6,387,172 | $6,423,446 | $2,481,669 | 24 | $212,398 |
| 2022 | $5,557,342 | $6,603,556 | $6,556,930 | $3,052,308 | 19 | $28,829 |
| 2021 | $5,738,095 | $6,154,252 | $5,340,488 | $1,469,919 | 9 | $1,402 |
| 2020 | $4,581,958 | $5,312,440 | $5,028,019 | $750,000 | 5 | $1,357 |
| 2019 | $3,971,966 | $5,337,706 | $5,538,774 | $1,049,510 | 7 | $3,178 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of lung cancer. Its research programs include prevention and early detection, as well as a range of other lung cancer research topics.
In 2024, the foundation’s listed grants supported research at universities, hospitals, medical schools, and other organizations. For example, the grantee-reported mission of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center includes cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, outreach, research, and education. The University of Michigan Alumni Association describes its work as supporting the university and its alumni, while the UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,602,270. Grant amounts ranged from $6,405 to $800,620, with a median of $29,890.
The largest reported 2024 awards included $800,620 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, $320,000 to the American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit, $231,130 to the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, $199,105 to UCLA, and $176,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Each was listed for research.
The foundation’s listed programs include the LCRF Research Grant on Prevention and Early Detection in Lung Cancer, the LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program, and the LCRF–Boehringer Ingelheim Early Investigator Award on Innovative Approaches Toward the Treatment of HER2-Driven Lung Cancer. The programs are described as annual and open internationally. Eligibility includes scientists, physicians, students, and fellows working on relevant lung cancer research; the Boehringer Ingelheim award is for early-career applicants working on HER2-driven lung cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Colleen Connor-Ziegler, chair; Brendon M. Stiles, M.D., and Reina Honts, vice chairs; Aaron M. Tighe, treasurer; and Bruce Dunbar, secretary. Directors listed were Ray E. Chalme, Matthew Cipriani, Peter Fry, Jill Furman, and Jill Morningstar.
Lung Cancer Research Foundation is led by Aubrey Rhodes, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aubrey Rhodes
Executive Director
Vice President Committee Eng & Outreach → Senior Vice President & Strategy, 2021
Senior Vice President & Strategy → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$140K (2019) → $200K (2024)
Colleen Connor-Ziegler
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Sullivan
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Stacey Bowers
Senior Director & Partnerships
Senior Director & Community Engagement → Senior Director & Community En, 2023
Senior Director & Community En → Senior Director & Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Natalie Reilly-Finch
Senior Director & Philanthropy
Senior Director of Donor Development → Senior Director & Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Dhruba Deb
Senior Director, Research & Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Kelly A. Bullock
Senior Director, Finance & Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Jill Furman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan H. Schiller MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katerina Politi PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Tighe
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Fry
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Ann Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray E. Chalme
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cipriani
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Morningstar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate O'Donnell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tejal Patel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette Wozniak
Chief Scientific Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$195K (2023) → $224K (2024)
Aaron M. Tighe
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon M. Stiles MD
Vice Chair
Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reina Honts
Vice Chair
Chairman → Chair & Vice Chiar, 2023
Chair & Vice Chiar → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Dunbar
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Dennis Chillemi (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Tonel Rodgers (2021–2023) — Director, Finance & Administration
- Former: Sam Rogers (2022) — Vice President & Development
- Former: Michael Niekamp (2019–2021) — Vice President, Finance & Administration
- Former: Raymond E. Chalme (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald D. Sernau (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Samuel Rogers (2019–2021) — Vice President & Development
- Former: Scott L. Stackman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Alan G. Mnuchin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Delia Naughton (2019–2020) — Director & Industry Part
- Former: James B. Daugherty MD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jan Baranski (2019–2020) — Vice President Sci & Pat Program
- Former: Kimberly Kravis (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: David A. Hidalgo MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Sharon M. Munger (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $224K, to Antoinette Wozniak (Chief Scientific Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lung Cancer Research Foundation
How much does Lung Cancer Research Foundation give each year?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 24 grants.
What is Lung Cancer Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,890, and its average grant was $113,142, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lung Cancer Research Foundation give grants?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Lung Cancer Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Lung Cancer Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (23 grants).
Who are Lung Cancer Research Foundation's largest grantees?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc ($800,620), American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit ($320,000) and Alumni Association of the University of Michigan ($231,130), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lung Cancer Research Foundation?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What does Lung Cancer Research Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of lung cancer. Its research programs include prevention and early detection, as well as a range of other lung cancer research topics. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lung Cancer Research Foundation?
The foundation states that its grant process is public and that proposals are reviewed, scored, and selected by its Scientific Advisory Board and Scientific Executive Committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lung Cancer Research Foundation's EIN?
Lung Cancer Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1935776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lung Cancer Research Foundation 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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