Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cancer research through collaborative, cross-institutional efforts. Based in New York, NY, the foundation operates as a research funding organization that supports scientists working to develop new cancer treatments. The organization was founded in 1976 and received its tax-exempt status in June 1983.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
-12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of SWCRF is to eradicate cancer by funding collaborative cross-institutional research to identify and correct abnormal gene function that causes cancer, with the goal of developing minimally toxic treatments for all patients with cancer.
The foundation's research approach centers on reprogramming cancer cells—altering cancer cells so they behave like normal, healthy cells. Scientists at SWCRF have demonstrated that this approach results in less toxic treatments that can cure cancer.
Key research initiatives include:
- Aging and cancer research
- Women's cancer research program
- Cross-institutional collaborative research efforts
Grantmaking
SWCRF provides research funding opportunities and supports research lab costs. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Annual Revenue: $4.01 million
- Annual Expenses: $4 million
- Total Assets: $6.18 million
- Total Liabilities: $310,000
As of Fiscal Year 2022:
- Annual Revenue: $4.7 million
- Total Assets: $6.1 million
- Investments: $12,500
The organization maintains a 100% Four-Star rating based on its financial accountability and transparency.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,376,278 | $6,175,563 | $6,125,031 |
| Revenue | $2,861,160 | $4,008,774 | $4,706,095 |
| Expenses | $3,737,329 | $4,004,625 | $2,897,746 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,337 | $10,259 | $3,501 |
| 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
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Samuel Waxman — Founder and CEO
William Sullivan — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William T Sullivan | Executive Director | 50 | $327,600 |
| Samuel Waxman MD | Director-CEO | 20 | $220,000 |
| GREGORY FABIJANCZUK | CFO/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $162,250 |
| KAREN KIRK | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS | 40 | $115,000 |
| Wylie Tene | Director of Marketing & Comm. | 40 | $136,672 |
| Suzanna C Houston | Director of Special Projects | 40 | $127,233 |
| Michael Nierenberg | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Spencer Waxman | President | 2 | — |
| Dena K Weiner | Vice-President | 2 | — |
| Thomas Conway | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Nicholas Santoro | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Gerard J Joyce | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Christine Arlotta | Director | 1 | — |
| Fredrick W Barney | Director | 1 | — |
| Ethan Dmitrovsky MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Fishel | Director | 1 | — |
| James Frankel | Director | 1 | — |
| Dennis A Herman | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Herman | Director | 1 | — |
| W David Hinkelman | Director | 1 | — |
| James A Ingram | Director | 1 | — |
| Gary Jacob | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Lyons | Director | 1 | — |
| Peeyush Misra | Director | 1 | — |
| Gary Nolan | Director | 1 | — |
| Riva Ariella Ritvo-Slifka | Director | 1 | — |
| Lewis A Rubin | Director | 1 | — |
| Howard Shlafmitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Baron Silverstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Steffa | Director | 1 | — |
| Marc Taub | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Waxman | Director | 1 | — |
| Ari Zagdanski | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Multi-organization partnership announced $2.5 million for aging and cancer research
Multi-Organization Partnership Announces $2.5 Million for Aging and CancerGrantees selected for The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research and SWCRF Aging and Cancer Initiative
Multi-Organization Partnership Announces $2.5 Million for Aging and CancerThe Mark Foundation for Cancer Research announced global expansion and $1 million funding boost for its flagship Emerging Leader Award
Multi-Organization Partnership Announces $2.5 Million for Aging and CancerContact Information
Address: 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 825, New York, NY 10170
Phone: 212-867-4502, 212-867-4851
Email: swcrf@waxmancancer.org
Website: waxmancancer.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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