The Prevent Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia, and the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Founded in 1985, the organization operates with a staff of approximately 26-28 employees and carries out its mission through research funding, education, community outreach, and advocacy initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-11.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
-34.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+34.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection.
Vision: A world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.
The Foundation operates across four primary areas:
Research: Funds research grants and fellowships at prestigious academic institutions and medical centers across the U.S., focusing on innovative projects with potential to advance cancer prevention and early detection.
Education: Provides evidence-based information about cancer prevention and early detection through healthy lifestyle choices, vaccinations, and medical screenings. The Foundation publishes educational resources including its Guide to Preventing Cancer, which covers nine specific cancer types plus information on viruses and cancer.
Outreach: Implements programs and grants that fund nationally and act locally, with emphasis on serving medically underserved populations and ensuring equitable access to cancer prevention and early detection programs.
Advocacy: Engages policymakers and grassroots supporters to advance cancer prevention and early detection initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards research grants and fellowships to scientists and researchers. Typical grant awards range from $25,000 to $195,000. The Foundation has awarded over 590 cancer prevention and early detection research grants to date.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds research and programs nationally and globally, with primary grantmaking activity in New York, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $21,969,965
- Annual Revenue: $8,079,288 to $8,929,446
- Total Giving: $1,863,600 to $2,056,149
- Total Expenses: $8,066,202 to $8,100,000
- Total Liabilities: $5,520,000
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,969,965 | $21,520,441 | $19,131,637 |
| Revenue | $8,079,288 | $8,929,446 | $8,450,602 |
| Expenses | $8,066,202 | $8,095,456 | $8,310,242 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $994,517 | $953,936 | $428,539 |
| 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
99 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Prevent Cancer Foundation
2027 Impact Grants - Track 1: Research
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Amount
$50,000 per year for two years ($100,000 total)
Deadline
May 20, 2026
2027 Impact Grants - Track 2: Community Projects
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Amount
$50,000 per year for two years ($100,000 total)
Deadline
May 20, 2026
Global Cancer Prevention Grants
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Amount
$95,000 per year
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
- President: Jody Hoyos
- Contact: Henry Woodside, (703) 837-3698, henry.woodside@preventcancer.org
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Magner | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Diane Casey-Landry | Vice Chairman, Governance | 3 | — |
| James L Mulshine MD | Vice Chairman, Scientific | 5 | — |
| Joann Piccolo | Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| Shabnam Kazmi | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Paul Phaneuf | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Carolyn R Aldige | Founder | 25 | $280,417 |
| Alan P Dye | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Ahlquist | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Thiel JD PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathon Nevett | Director | 1 | — |
| Heide Bajnrauh | Director | 1 | — |
| Lynne O'Brien | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandon Parry | Director | 1 | — |
| Hollyn Kidd Schuemann | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Shure | Director | 2 | — |
| Sonia Sahney | Director | 1 | — |
| Sharon Cook | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine Bennett | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Margaret Bush | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Marcia Myers Carlucci | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jeremy FitzGerald | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Elmer Huerta MD MPH | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brock Landry | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gary Lytle | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jody Cesana | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $269,711 |
| Jennifer Niyangoda | VP, Development & Marketin | 40 | $199,736 |
| Lisa Berry Edwards | Managing Director, Externa | 40 | $121,870 |
| Erica Childs Warner | Managing Director, Researc | 40 | $127,908 |
| Lisa McGovern | Exec. Director Congression | 40 | $127,313 |
| Amy Sokal Khalaf | Managing Director, Finance | 40 | $137,144 |
| Diane Tilton | Director, Education Marketing | 40 | $109,793 |
Contact Information
Address: 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 635, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-4412 or (800) 227-2732
Website: preventcancer.org
Email: pcf@preventcancer.org
Tax ID: 52-1429544
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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