Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Irvine, California. Founded in 1982, PCRF is dedicated to funding research and advancing care for children with cancer. The organization operates with a focus on accelerating scientific breakthroughs in pediatric oncology at a time when less than 4% of federal cancer research funding is dedicated to pediatrics.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$825K
-49.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-46.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Fund research to power cures that reduce the percentage of children who perish from cancers until that number reaches zero.
Vision: Make it possible for all children facing childhood cancers to beat their disease and achieve their full potential so they can realize happy, healthy, productive futures.
Purpose: To raise funds to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that transform pediatric cancer care so kids with cancer can spread their wings and soar.
PCRF operates through its Biomedical Lifecycle Model, which addresses every stage of the pediatric cancer journey. The organization's focus areas include:
- Funding innovative research for safer treatments
- Inspiring and supporting the next generation of pediatric oncology professionals
- Expanding survivorship and mental health programs for children and families
Grantmaking
PCRF has invested more than $68 million in research to date, driving breakthroughs that change outcomes for children with cancer. The organization announced grant recipients for 2026, indicating ongoing annual grant cycles.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PCRF is based in Irvine, California and funds research nationally through partnerships with the research community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $3.98 million
- Expenses: $3.73 million
- Total Assets: $3.31 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.58 million
Staffing: The organization employs approximately 28 people.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since February 1983 (EIN: 95-3772528)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,928,993 | $3,305,936 | $3,281,205 |
| Revenue | $1,384,349 | $3,984,492 | $3,117,985 |
| Expenses | $1,912,526 | $3,727,170 | $4,187,668 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,609 | $49,338 | $10,776 |
| 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
72 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
PCRF Basic Science Grants
PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $450,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PCRF: Donor Designated Grant Programs
PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PCRF: Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant
PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Media Inquiries: Rachael Kerchner, 949.625.7474, rkerchner@pcrf-kids.org
Corporate Partnerships: Kayla Johnson, 949-466-9404, kjohnson@pcrf-kids.org
General Contact: 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 180, Irvine, CA 92612 | 800-354-7273 | info@pcrf-kids.org
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE GIUSTO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN COON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BRENNAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH ABRAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSIE BUCHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM CROMWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERIE DALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ECKER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEITH KOELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH MCNULTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA SARATSIS MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN VALLELY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARTH VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE WILKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERI WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| DANIELLE FRAGALLA | CEO (AS OF 03/2024) | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
PCRF announced its 2026 Class of grant recipients, continuing its annual cycle of funding research grants. The foundation maintains an active grants program and regularly announces new research funding awards to advance pediatric cancer research.
Announcing This Year\u2019s Grant Recipients: Meet the PCRF Class of 2026\Leadership & Contact
Media Inquiries: Rachael Kerchner, 949.625.7474, rkerchner@pcrf-kids.org
Corporate Partnerships: Kayla Johnson, 949-466-9404, kjohnson@pcrf-kids.org
General Contact: 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 180, Irvine, CA 92612 | 800-354-7273 | info@pcrf-kids.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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