Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) is a public charity based in New York, New York, that funds collaborative cancer research across institutions. Its research funding supports work to identify and correct abnormal gene function that causes cancer, with the goal of developing minimally toxic treatments.
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation gave $618K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $77K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $617,500
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,188
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Total assets
- $4,595,379
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 825, New York, NY 10170
Phone: (212) 867-4502
Website: https://waxmancancer.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Icahn School of Meds at Mount Sianai ($113K). Together the top 8 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 96 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Massachusetts (28%), California (16%), Maryland (12%), and Illinois (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $599K (2022) to $1.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Meds at Mount Sianai New York, NY | Research Grants | $112,500 |
| The General Hospital Corp Boston, MA | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| City of Hope Durante, CA | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York, NY | Research Grants | $80,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Research Grants | $75,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Research Grants | $75,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Research Boston, MA | Research Grants | $50,000 |
| Whitehead Insitute for Biomedical Res Cambridge, MA | Research Grants | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,595,379 | $2,210,348 | $2,806,670 | $617,500 | 8 | $15,467 |
| 2024 | $5,376,278 | $2,861,160 | $3,737,329 | $1,479,959 | 23 | $26,337 |
| 2023 | $6,175,563 | $4,008,774 | $4,004,625 | $1,504,099 | 24 | $10,259 |
| 2022 | $6,125,031 | $4,706,095 | $2,897,746 | $599,214 | 19 | $3,501 |
| 2021 | $4,834,675 | $2,510,809 | $3,593,053 | $1,715,886 | 22 | $15,925 |
| 2020 | $5,139,332 | $5,207,449 | $3,385,729 | $1,147,252 | 17 | $93,741 |
| 2019 | $3,328,184 | $4,078,871 | $2,935,725 | $1,217,317 | 17 | $23,559 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SWCRF’s mission is to eradicate cancer by funding collaborative, cross-institutional research to identify and correct abnormal gene function that causes cancer. It says this research provides a basis for developing minimally toxic treatments. Its stated areas of work include cancer biology and research into aging and cancer.
The foundation’s 2025 grant recipients included medical schools, universities, hospitals, and a biomedical research institute. The grantees’ own stated missions vary: City of Hope says it works to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes; Albert Einstein College of Medicine says it drives scientific discovery and educates leaders in health and science; the University of Chicago describes its mission as creating and communicating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students; and Johns Hopkins University says it supports the university’s objectives and interests.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, SWCRF reported eight grants totaling $617,500. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $112,500, with a median of $77,500. The largest awards were $112,500 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; $100,000 each to The General Hospital Corporation and City of Hope; $80,000 to Albert Einstein College of Medicine; and $75,000 each to Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago. Each was listed for research grants.
The foundation states that grant recipients must submit a financial report showing how grant funds were spent; if funds are unspent, that may affect future grant funding to the recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel Waxman, MD, as Director-CEO and Spencer Waxman as President. Other listed officers and directors are Dena K. Weiner, Vice-President; Gerard J. Joyce, Secretary; Nick Santoro, Treasurer (as of July 1, 2024); Michael Nierenberg, Chairman; and Ari Zagdanski, Baron Silverstein, Chrisitne Arlotta, and Dennis A. Herman, Directors.
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is led by Samuel Waxman MD, Director-Ceo since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel Waxman MD
Director-Ceo
Director → Director - CEO, 2022
Director - CEO → Director-Ceo, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$220K (2019) → $250K (2025)
William T. Sullivan
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$300K (2019) → $343K (2025)
Spencer Waxman
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nierenberg
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanna C Houston
Director of Special Projects
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $131K (2025)
Wylie Tene
Director of Marketing & Communications
Director of Marketing & Committee → Director of Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$139K (2022) → $140K (2025)
Gregory Fabijanczuk
CFO & Director of Finance
CFO → CFO & Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024) → $146K (2025)
Karen Kirk
Director of Special Events
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $122K (2025)
Ari Zagdanski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baron Silverstein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A. Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Dmitrovsky MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Jacob
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howad Shlafmitz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Frankel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Fishel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis A. Rubin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Taub
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peeyush Misra
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riva Ariella Ritvo-Slifka
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Waxman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Nolan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Steffa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredrick W. Barney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Ingram
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. David Hinkelman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrisitne Arlotta
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susean Pernick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena K. Weiner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard J. Joyce
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Santoro
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Matthew Lyons (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas A. Conway (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicholas Santoro (2021–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Christine Arlotta (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Hinkelman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Howard Kurz (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Arlotta (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jody Gorin (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Samantha Santiago-Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurie L. Schaffran (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Kantor (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tony M. Shogren (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Clifford Greenberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Gladstein (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $343K, to William T Sullivan (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
How much does Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation give each year?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation gave $618K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 23 grants.
What is Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $77,500, and its average grant was $77,188, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation give grants?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grants" (8 grants).
Who are Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Icahn School of Meds at Mount Sianai ($112,500), The General Hospital Corp ($100,000) and City of Hope ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation fund?
SWCRF’s mission is to eradicate cancer by funding collaborative, cross-institutional research to identify and correct abnormal gene function that causes cancer. It says this research provides a basis for developing minimally toxic treatments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check waxmancancer.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3020943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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