Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
The Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's mission is to serve as a catalyst for the early diagnosis and ultimate cure of pancreatic cancer.
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation gave $395K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $395,028
- +149.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,838
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $1,056,680
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Israel Cancer Research Fund ($125K). Together the top 6 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 21 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $395K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Research Fund Northfield, IL | Pancreatic cancer research | $125,028 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Baltimore, MD | Pancreatic cancer research | $115,000 |
| Northshore University Health System Evanston, IL | Pancreatic cancer research | $65,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | Pancreatic cancer research | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Science Development Chicago, IL | Pancreatic cancer research | $30,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, IL | Patient Support Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,056,680 | $1,199,936 | $1,012,272 | $395,028 | 6 | $192 |
| 2024 | $955,554 | $998,002 | $735,999 | $158,222 | 2 | $285 |
| 2023 | $799,463 | $839,481 | $813,967 | $289,247 | 5 | $203 |
| 2022 | $776,664 | $788,258 | $794,836 | $295,000 | 4 | $54 |
| 2021 | $845,778 | $785,250 | $677,730 | $250,000 | 4 | $7 |
| 2020 | $656,630 | $662,987 | $588,142 | $150,000 | 2 | $19 |
About Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $395K. Net investment income was $192.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is led by Stacia Hart, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 27 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacia Hart
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $133K (2025)
Michael Sheinkop
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rudolph
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Hanover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Kessler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant McCorkhill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jami Sharfman
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rolfe
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2024
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Rolfe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rutman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Braude
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rolfe Burik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Brophy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Claffey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Navin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hanson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Shubert
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Bellick
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn Ioffe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Goldberg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Peilet
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talia Colwell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Goldin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Cowdin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Storm Saponaro
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Castelloni
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Don Schaumberger (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Sheinkop (2020–2023) — Consultant
- Former: Scott Alford (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Baron (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Thompson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Blitz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donald E Nelson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Cusack Burke (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Madansky (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Colwell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roslyn Turner (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sherly Bellick (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to Stacia Hart (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
How much does Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation give each year?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation gave $395K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $158K across 2 grants.
What is Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $57,500, and its average grant was $65,838, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation give grants?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (29%) and New York (13%).
Does Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pancreatic cancer research" (5 grants).
Who are Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Israel Cancer Research Fund ($125,028), Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ($115,000) and Northshore University Health System ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4338152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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