Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund
The stanley m. Marks blood cancer research fund is a Pennsylvania non- profit corporation dedicated to supporting the upmc hillman cancer center, which develops highly innovative research aimed at new and more effective therapies for patients with all types of cancers, as well as early detection and prevention strategies to reduce the burden of cancer regionally, nationally, and globally.
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund at a glance
In short: Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -96.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $760,891
- +1504.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $15K (2024) to $810K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Overland Park, KS | Cancer Research | $15,000 |
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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 | $760,891 | $825,933 | $112,466 | $15,000 | 1 | $10,236 |
| 2023 | $47,424 | $859,096 | $865,849 | $810,000 | 2 | $9,257 |
| 2022 | $54,177 | $661,800 | $637,448 | $585,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $29,825 | $685,456 | $671,675 | $640,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $16,044 | $386,451 | $397,715 | $345,000 | 2 | — |
About Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund
Based on IRS filings
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $761K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund is led by Jim Meyers, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Meyers
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley M. Marks
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Askar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Joe Curtin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Gallagher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Swanson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Beck
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Keicher
Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Jeanne Caliguiri
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kirk Kaszak (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Pascal Nardelli (2020–2023) — President
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 $30K, to Heather Keicher (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund
How much does Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund give each year?
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $810K across 2 grants.
How large is Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund?
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund reported $761K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $826K.
What is Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund?
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $761K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund operate?
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund has awarded grants in Kansas, Pennsylvania.
What is Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund's EIN?
Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3369773. 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 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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