Steven G Cancer Foundation
The Steven G Cancer Foundation is a public charity based in Avon Lake, Ohio. It supports the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community through wellness, storytelling, education, community-building, and research.
Steven G Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven G Cancer Foundation reported $420K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $420,206 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $131,582
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $765,213
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,747
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $771,353
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steven G Cancer Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Heron Bay, Avon Lake, OH 44012-3320
Phone: (440) 773-9931
Website: https://stevengcancerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven G Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Its materials describe research support and programming in Northeast Ohio, including activity at hospitals in Cleveland. The website also identifies research activity involving Tel Aviv Medical Center.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2021) to $420K (2025). In 2025 it reported $420K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elephants and Tea Magazine Avon Lake, OH | To provide for the production and distribution of elephants and tea magazine for aya patients survivor community. | $84,130 |
| Wellness Kits for Cancer Patients Avon Lake, OH | To Provide Wellness Kits to Cancer Patients. | $12,443 |
| Cancer Research Fund Avon Lake, OH | To Provide Funds for Cancer Research. | $10,000 |
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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 | $131,582 | $765,213 | $771,353 | $420,206 | Total only | $1,747 |
| 2024 | $137,722 | $732,549 | $775,036 | $393,857 | Total only | $1,638 |
| 2023 | $180,209 | $644,370 | $597,420 | $254,861 | Total only | $1,653 |
| 2022 | $129,940 | $441,654 | $484,804 | $163,691 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $173,091 | $338,585 | $264,979 | $106,573 | 3 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to build community and support for the AYA cancer community through wellness, storytelling, education, and research. Its programs include Elephants and Tea magazine and community programming, wellness activities, advocacy, and support for AYA cancer research.
The foundation describes Elephants and Tea programming as including free magazine distribution, virtual programming, and in-person events. Its wellness activities have included smoothie days at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and wellness kits for patients. The foundation says its research support focuses on work intended to have a direct impact on the AYA cancer community.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports past support for AYA cancer research, including scholarships for research fellows at Case Medical School, poster session awards at the PAYA Cancer Research Conference, and grants to AYA Cancer Research Scholars. Its website also describes research support involving Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and Tel Aviv Medical Center, including a Case Western University trainee studying osteosarcoma at Tel Aviv Medical Center.
The 2025 filing reports zero grants. The foundation stated that it paused research giving in 2025 and planned to give at least $20,000 in 2026. That filing also says the wellness-kit program was paused in 2025 and was expected to return in 2026. No application process, typical grant size, or deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicholas Giallourakis as Executive Director; Steven Giallourakis as President; Polly Furey as Vice President; Andrew mitro as Treasurer; and Joseph Terry as Secretary. It also lists Angelike Giallourakis, Harry Giallourakis, Nicholas Hudson, Jennifer Anand, and Kristina Rus Cullis as board members.
The foundation’s website identifies Kayla Fulginiti as Senior Director and lists Lisa Orr, Brett Gnadt, Nicci Scimone, Yolanda Murphy, and Liz Hiles in staff roles.
Steven G Cancer Foundation is led by Nicholas Giallourakis, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas Giallourakis
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
$60K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Steven Giallourakis
President
President Elect → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew mitro
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Angelike Giallourakis
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harry Giallourakis
Board Member
Trasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Terry
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristina Rus Cullis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Polly Furey
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stefanie Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Anand
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Angeli Persons
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Christopher Weiss
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Natalie Kelly
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Patricia Pophal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jay Carter (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Lewis (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Becky Giallourakis (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Lewis (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Arnold (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Hudson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Mihalko (2021–2022) — Program Manager
- Former: Whitney Hadley (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Multiple Individuals (2022) — Employees
- Former: Dan Dean (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $90K, to Nicholas Giallourakis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Steven G Cancer Foundation
How much does Steven G Cancer Foundation give each year?
Steven G Cancer Foundation reported $420K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $394K in grants paid.
How large is Steven G Cancer Foundation?
Steven G Cancer Foundation reported $132K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $765K.
What does Steven G Cancer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build community and support for the AYA cancer community through wellness, storytelling, education, and research. Its programs include Elephants and Tea magazine and community programming, wellness activities, advocacy, and support for AYA cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven G Cancer Foundation?
Steven G Cancer Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stevengcancerfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Steven G Cancer Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Its materials describe research support and programming in Northeast Ohio, including activity at hospitals in Cleveland. The website also identifies research activity involving Tel Aviv Medical Center.
What is Steven G Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Steven G Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0637377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Steven G Cancer Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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