Melanoma Research Foundation
THE MRF IS THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MELANOMA. ITS MISSION IS TO ERADICATE MELANOMA BY ACCELERATING MEDICAL RESEARCH WHILE EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE MELANOMA COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-14.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$111K
-38.8% YoY
About Melanoma Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Melanoma Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $119K.
Ready to take the next step with Melanoma Research Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,283,039 | $7,270,872 | $6,173,374 |
| Revenue | $7,413,825 | $7,774,562 | $6,578,223 |
| Expenses | $6,905,774 | $6,697,219 | $6,478,760 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $118,973 | $242,977 | $56,224 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Melanoma Research Foundation
Breakthrough Consortium (MRFBC) Pilot Awards Grant
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Melanoma Established Investigator Award Grant
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $125,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($300,000), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($250,000), The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $300,000 |
| ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $250,000 |
| THE WISTAR INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AND BIOLOGY PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $250,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $110,000 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $109,828 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH DBA THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF FOX CHASE CANCE PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT MELANOMA CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLEIGH LIPIRA | CEO | 40 | $340,283 |
| DOUGLAS BRODMAN | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS WESTDYK | SECRETARY AND GOVERNANCE | 2 | — |
| JILL WROBEL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STAN ADLER | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL B ATKINS MD | SAC CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELISE BARISH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA FERRIS MD | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| KRISTINA GARGIULO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA HARTMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/25 | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE HENRY MD | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/25 | 1 | — |
| GIULIA NEWTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATTY POPHAL | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/25 | 1 | — |
| ASHANI WEERARATNA MD | SAC CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MERRICK | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $159,361 |
| ELIZABETH REILLY SR DEVEL | OFFICER - ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIVING | 40 | $121,058 |
| JESSICA ALLISON | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS | 40 | $116,635 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Melanoma Research Foundation?
As of 2025, Melanoma Research Foundation holds $8.3M in total assets with $7.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $1.6M in 2025.
Where does Melanoma Research Foundation operate?
Melanoma Research Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Melanoma Research Foundation award?
In 2025, Melanoma Research Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $111K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Melanoma Research Foundation's EIN?
Melanoma Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0514428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Melanoma Research Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
American Cancer Society Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
688
Total Given
$197.1M
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
BETHESDA, MD
Assets
$5.0B
Grants
624
Total Given
$189.6M
Yale University
NEW HAVEN, CT
Assets
$55.2B
Grants
344
Total Given
$137.2M
Emory University
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
352
Total Given
$240.1M
Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, MN
Assets
$26.7B
Grants
256
Total Given
$572.1M
American Heart Association Inc
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
794
Total Given
$227.6M
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
Mayo Clinic Group Return
ROCHESTER, MN
Assets
$17.9B
Grants
293
Total Given
$1.7B
Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc
PRINCETON, NJ
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
PRINCETON, NJ
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Melanoma Research Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Melanoma Research Foundation to a real strategy.