Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc
To improve cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science, development and application of cancer immunology and immunotherapy through our core values of interaction/integration, innovation, translation, diversity and inclusion and leadership in the field. Sitc aims to make cancer immunotherapy a standard of care and the word "cure" a reality for cancer patients everywhere.
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc gave $738K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $737,618
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,958
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,858,862
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc
Who Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($125K). Together the top 8 received $540K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($197,618), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 23 grants of 49 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $525K (2020) to $738K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $738K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $197,618 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Fellowship Award | $125,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Fellowship Award | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Rosenberg Award | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Fellowship Award | $50,000 |
| National Cancer Institute Bethesda, MD | Fellowship Award | $50,000 |
| Stanford University Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior Univers Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship Award | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Fellowship Award | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Office of Research Services Philadelphia, PA | Fellowship Award | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,858,862 | $12,836,586 | $14,136,449 | $737,618 | 9 | $458,620 |
| 2023 | $22,459,068 | $15,211,563 | $15,284,371 | $660,000 | 10 | $366,609 |
| 2022 | $24,306,761 | $17,242,766 | $14,244,820 | $685,589 | 12 | $192,881 |
| 2021 | $21,926,685 | $14,185,558 | $11,322,716 | $616,489 | 10 | $172,749 |
| 2020 | $16,830,653 | $6,573,551 | $8,071,441 | $525,000 | 8 | $92,337 |
About Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc
Based on IRS filings
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $738K. Net investment income was $459K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc is led by Leisha A. Emens MD PhD, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leisha A. Emens MD PhD
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Guerriero PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Jennifer Wargo Md Mmsc
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Julie Brahmer MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Tullia Bruno PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Crystal Paulos PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Jason Luke MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Warren PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Sharpe Md Phd Faio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avery Posey Jr. PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hwu MD
Imm. Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Imm. Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gulley MD PhD
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Ohashi PhD
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Adekunle Odunsi Md Phd Frcog Faco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Silk Md Ms (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Christian Capitini MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jedd Wolchok MD PhD (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Alessandra Cesano MD PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mario Sznol MD (2020–2022) — Imm. Past President
- Former: Stefani Spranger PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tanja De Gruijl PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ana Carrizosa Anderson PhD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel S. Chen MD PhD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marcela V. Maus MD PhD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Kaufman MD PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Douglas McNeel MD PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim A. Margolin MD (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lisa H. Butterfield PhD (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Paolo A. Ascierto MD (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Jennifer Guerriero PHD (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc
How much does Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc give each year?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc gave $738K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $660K across 10 grants.
What is Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's typical grant size?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $81,958, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc give grants?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's top state is Ohio, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Texas (17%).
Does Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship Award" (8 grants).
Who are Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's largest grantees?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($125,000), Boston Children's Hospital ($120,000) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($197,618), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.8M.
What is Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's EIN?
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1554806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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