Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Falmouth, Maine. Established in 1976, the organization has evolved from its initial focus on patient support and oncology education to become a major grant-making entity dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates across Maine. The foundation operates on a 100% model, ensuring all funds raised directly benefit Maine communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+23.7% YoY
Grant Count
43
+16.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+6.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: MCF leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine. The organization invests in promising and effective programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening, and improve access to care for all Maine people.
Core Values: Equity, Community-Centered approaches, Collaboration, Adaptiveness, Compassion, and Evidence-Informed decision-making.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Cancer prevention
- Early screening and detection
- Patient support programs
- Transportation and lodging services for cancer patients
- Tobacco prevention and treatment
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $10,000 to $300,000
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts grant proposals with a typical decision timeline of 2-3 months. Program-specific contacts are available for grant eligibility questions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maine statewide, with 100% of funds staying in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7.17 million
- Annual Revenue: $3.82 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.74 million
- Net Income: $81,329
- Net Assets: $5.77 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.87 million
- Total Revenues: $3.34 million
- Total Expenses: $3.24 million
Staffing: 11 employees
Rating: Perfect 4-star rating from Charity Navigator with a 100% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,173,771 | $6,867,234 | $6,681,573 |
| Revenue | $3,817,094 | $3,340,864 | $2,889,037 |
| Expenses | $3,735,765 | $3,235,750 | $3,163,165 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $357,024 | $361,548 | $321,474 |
| 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
183 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Maine Cancer Foundation
Cancer Prevention in Maine Grant
Maine Cancer Foundation
Amount
Up to US $80,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Cancer Screenings in Maine RFP Grant
Maine Cancer Foundation
Amount
Up to US $80,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Maine Cancer Foundation: Discretionary Grants
Maine Cancer Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center ($180,500), Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center ($174,000), Maine Primary Care Association ($161,340).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AK Health & Social Services Lewiston, ME | Evidence Based Intervention to Increase Cancer Screening Rates in Androscoggin County | $80,000 |
| Angel Flight of New England North Andover, MA | Changing Lives One Flight at a Time: Bridging the Gap Between Distance & Care for ME Cancer Patients | $60,000 |
| Aroostook County Action Program Presque Isle, ME | Prevention through Youth Engagement. | $10,000 |
| Aroostook Regional Transportation System Presque Isle, ME | ARTS Cancer Assistance Fund | $60,000 |
| Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center Ellsworth, ME | Access to cancer treatment and general support. | $174,000 |
| Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine Norway, ME | General operating support for cancer center and to increase access to transportation and lodging for cancer patients | $112,500 |
| Central Maine Community Health Lewiston, ME | Community Immunity: A Collaborative Effort to Raise HPV Vaccinations Rates in Androscoggin County | $50,000 |
| Christine B Foundation Bangor, ME | Medically prepared foods - cancer nutrition assistance, general support | $11,000 |
| City of Portland Portland, ME | PCFC's Cancer Screening & Early Detection Initiative | $70,000 |
| Defend Our Health Portland, ME | Primary Cancer Prevention via Well Testing and Mitigation (Arsenic, PFAS) | $49,996 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Raymond Ruby: Executive Director
- Kelly Martin: Deputy Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Beveridge | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Bethany Sanborn | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenda Farnham | Director | 1 | — |
| Devon Evans | Director | 1 | — |
| John Benoit | Director | 2 | — |
| Justin Lamontagne | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Kate Knox | Director | 1 | — |
| Katelyn Umphrey | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathie Marquis Gerard | Director | 1 | — |
| Katie Rutherford | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Laura Pfeiffenberger | President | 4 | — |
| Lenroy Shaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Halleran | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Warren Libby | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephan Bachelder | Director | 1 | — |
| Tina Pettingill | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelly Martin | Deputy Director | 40 | $100,487 |
| Ray Ruby | Executive Director | 40 | $132,732 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2025, Maine Cancer Foundation announced a major financial investment milestone, securing $2.5 million in funding for 2025. The organization invested $700,000 in commissioned research and grant funding to support cancer patients' access to care, including a Transportation and Lodging Roadmap to better support cancer patients' access needs in the future. Fourteen grant awards were distributed to provide transportation and lodging services to cancer patients.
Maine Cancer Foundation announces major investment milestoneThe foundation's Challenge Cancer 2020 initiative, launched in 2015, committed $15 million to reduce cancer mortality in Maine by 20 percent within five years.
Maine Cancer Foundation announces major investment milestoneSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maine Cancer Foundation fund?
**Mission:** MCF leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine. The organization invests in promising and effective programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening, and improve access to care for all Maine people. **Core Values:** Equity, Community-Centered approaches, Collaboration, Adaptiveness, Compassion, and Evidence-Informed decision-making. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Cancer prevention • Early screening and detection • Patient support programs • Transportati…
How do I apply for a grant from Maine Cancer Foundation?
**Grant Range:** $10,000 to $300,000 **Typical Awards:** $8,500 to $181,873 **Annual Giving:** Approximately $3.8 million in annual grants **Recent Grant Activity:** • Distributed over $12 million since 2015 to 40+ organizations annually • Awarded $700,000 in 2025 for transportation and lodging support through 14 grant awards • Recent grantees include Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center ($120,000), Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine ($100,000), and Wabanaki Health and Wellness NPC **Appli…
Where does Maine Cancer Foundation make grants?
Maine statewide, with 100% of funds staying in Maine.
What size grants does Maine Cancer Foundation award?
In 2024, Maine Cancer Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Maine Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0351077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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