Stand up to Cancer
Stand up to Cancer's mission is to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients.
Stand up to Cancer at a glance
In short: Stand up to Cancer gave $34.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34.7M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,661,350
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,661,350
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,661,350
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stand up to Cancer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Entertainment Industry Foundation ($34.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34.7M (2024) to $38.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Program | $34,661,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,661,350 | $34,661,350 | $34,661,350 | 1 |
| 2023 | $38,933,153 | $38,933,153 | $38,933,153 | 1 |
About Stand up to Cancer
Based on IRS filings
Stand up to Cancer is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stand up to Cancer is led by Julian Adams, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julian Adams
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Lansing
Chair
Chair & Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Sharp
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Desmond-Hellmann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Chew
Director
CEO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Nelson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bader
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Seymour
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Higgins
Vice President of Science Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Lipman
General Counsel, Senior Vice President Hr & Labor Rel.
General Counsel, Senior Vice President Hr & Labor Relations → General Counsel, Senior Vice President Hr & Labor Rel., 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiona McRobert
Senior Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kuntz
Senior Vice President of Administrator & Technology
Senior Vice President of Administration & Technology → Senior Vice President of Administrator & Technology, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurine Slutzky
Senior Vice President of Media Development & Talent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mirabai Vogt-James
Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Coveleski
Senior Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Burke
CFO
Interim CFO & CFO → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. Farrell
Vice President, Brand Marketing & Prod
Vice President, Brand Marketing & Production → Vice President, Brand Marketing & Prod, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Quessenberry
Digital Transformation & Innov.
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Leichtling Bucknam
Vice President, Innovation & Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Herron - Chief
Development Offcr
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Bernstein (2023) — Senior Director, Sci & Strat
- Former: Renee Nicholas (2023) — Vice President & Advocacy of Strat. Collab
- Former: Stephanie Herron (2023) — Chief Development Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Stand up to Cancer
How much does Stand up to Cancer give each year?
Stand up to Cancer gave $34.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38.9M across 1 grant.
Where does Stand up to Cancer operate?
Stand up to Cancer has awarded grants in California.
What is Stand up to Cancer's EIN?
Stand up to Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4115555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Stand up to Cancer funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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