Ocean State Cancer Crushers
Ocean State Cancer Crushers is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Exeter, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K.
Ocean State Cancer Crushers at a glance
In short: Ocean State Cancer Crushers gave $21K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,841
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,421
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,421
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ocean State Cancer Crushers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pan Mass Challenge ($19K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Research for a cure for cancer | $18,705 |
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | Donation towards cancer research | $2,136 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $24,873 | $27,119 | $20,841 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $2,246 | $33,684 | $34,599 | $25,261 | 2 | $34,599 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean State Cancer Crushers is led by Sharon Hartley, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Hartley
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Vincent
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hartley
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula DeRuosi
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean State Cancer Crushers
How much does Ocean State Cancer Crushers give each year?
Ocean State Cancer Crushers gave $21K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Ocean State Cancer Crushers?
Ocean State Cancer Crushers is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Exeter, RI.
Where does Ocean State Cancer Crushers operate?
Ocean State Cancer Crushers has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Ocean State Cancer Crushers's EIN?
Ocean State Cancer Crushers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3077812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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