Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Our mission is to build a community of colorectal cancer survivors, and their family and friends, who will work passionately to raise money to fund research to improve survival and the quality of life of people with colon and rectal cancer. Mccrf also counsels newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patient(s) through their respective treatment(s).
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation gave $375K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $188K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,500
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $187,500
- Total assets
- $416,726
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
2026 MCCRF Scientific Research on CRC Grant
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
2026 MCCRF Symptom and Survivorship Research Grant
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Norm and Pat Wells Memorial Grant
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota Foundation ($300K). Together the top 2 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2020) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Support research on improved treatment of colon and rectal cancer | $300,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundatoin Minneapolis, MN | Targeting SOS Signaling in Colorectal Cancer | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,726 | $432,976 | $418,500 | $375,000 | 2 | $21,490 |
| 2023 | $325,824 | $453,008 | $474,568 | $363,535 | 1 | $18,414 |
| 2022 | $347,384 | $328,106 | $270,222 | $254,547 | 1 | $3,057 |
| 2021 | $289,500 | $294,589 | $231,661 | $225,000 | 2 | $1,475 |
| 2020 | $226,572 | $225,864 | $182,858 | $172,416 | 2 | $226 |
About Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $417K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation is led by Hope Hennessey, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hope Hennessey
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$53K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Alexandra Sandy Muschenheim
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Blaes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Hruby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McMahon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Dallmann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Evans
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emil Lou
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Melton-Meaux
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Fernandez-Zapico
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Aizpuru
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Hamill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Hicks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leesa Carter-Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charles Dietz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Boardman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Pettee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Madoff (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Ademite (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Lewis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sandy Muschenheim (2022) — President
- Former: Leesa Carter (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kirk Wilson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $15K, to Hope Hennessey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
How much does Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation give each year?
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation gave $375K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $364K across 1 grant.
How large is Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation?
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation reported $417K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $433K.
What is Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation?
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $417K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation operate?
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation's EIN?
Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1144354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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