Teen Cancer America Inc
Teen Cancer America Inc. is a public charity based in Santa Monica, California, that supports hospitals developing specialized cancer care programs for adolescents and young adults (AYAs). Its work includes consulting and program support, grants to hospital-based AYA programs, and professional education.
Teen Cancer America Inc at a glance
In short: Teen Cancer America Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), top state Florida. 83% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,214,650
- +121.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,221
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $96,581
- Total assets
- $2,283,509
- -37.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (10 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Teen Cancer America Inc
- Invitation Only
For its hospital grant process, the organization says qualified applicants must complete its 13-part AYA program strategy process, with pediatric and medical oncology actively involved in developing and implementing a…
For its hospital grant process, the organization says qualified applicants must complete its 13-part AYA program strategy process, with pediatric and medical oncology actively involved in developing and implementing a single comprehensive AYA program. It accepts letters of intent periodically; formal proposals are offered by invitation after LOI review. The LOI materials include information about the applying pediatric and adult hospitals, the submitter, the project, the consultation relationship with the organization, and the total program and grant-request budgets. The organization states that it does not pay indirect costs. Its separate Community AYA Project grants are described as $5,000–$25,000 awards for projects to be completed within 12 months. Eligible settings include community hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, and community oncology networks; academic medical centers may apply only for projects focused on community-based AYA care. The CAP opportunity excludes sites that are NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 6Th Street 301, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 208-0400
Website: https://teencanceramerica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Teen Cancer America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uf Shands ($238K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 22 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Florida (20%), Alabama (15%), Arizona (12%), Illinois (12%), and Wisconsin (9%). Its website says hospital grants are available to qualifying hospitals in the United States. For Community AYA Project grants, it prioritizes applicants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, while stating that proposals from other locations, including Canada, may also be considered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Teen Cancer America Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 12 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $87K first-time, $140K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $548K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uf Shands Gainesville, FL | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $238,007 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $179,722 |
| Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $149,580 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $110,000 |
| Rush University Chicago, IL | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $101,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $101,250 |
| Nemours Wilmington, DE | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $91,912 |
| Medstar Georgetown Washington, DC | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya, or supporting focused activities for aya | $82,950 |
| Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC | Grant will be used for programs for ayas, which may include contributing to the cost of program staff dedicated to aya; or supporting focused activities for aya | $62,454 |
| University of Michigan - Mott Ann Arbor, MI | Grant will be used for cost of construction of a dedicated aya space. | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,283,509 | $2,092,473 | $3,750,860 | $1,214,650 | 12 | $72,289 |
| 2024 | $3,675,354 | $2,613,662 | $2,570,213 | $547,519 | 5 | $7,373 |
| 2023 | $3,889,084 | $3,839,231 | $2,523,009 | — | — | $30,883 |
| 2022 | $3,227,805 | $2,645,925 | $1,522,244 | — | — | $2,624 |
| 2021 | $2,885,450 | $1,058,252 | $2,671,903 | $1,241,498 | 5 | $426 |
| 2020 | $4,701,165 | $3,563,981 | $4,010,378 | $2,344,083 | 9 | $20,179 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to increase survival and improve the lives of adolescents and young adults with cancer by transforming health systems to better serve their needs. Its work includes supporting AYA programs that coordinate pediatric and medical oncology services, address patients’ holistic needs, and educate and support care providers.
The organization says its hospital grants can support program staffing and focused AYA activities; one 2025 grant was for construction of a dedicated AYA space. Its website also identifies a Community AYA Project grant opportunity for practical projects improving cancer or supportive care delivery. Separately, its Play It Back music program connects patients and survivors ages 15–39 with professional music producers; this is a direct-service program, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $1,214,650. Grants ranged from $7,275 to $238,007, with a median of $96,581. In 2024, it reported five grants totaling $547,519; in 2023, it reported no grants.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $238,007 to UF Shands in Gainesville, Florida; $179,722 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham; $149,580 to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona; $110,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin; and $101,500 to Rush University. Most listed grants were for AYA programs, including potential support for dedicated program staff or focused activities. The University of Michigan–Mott received $50,000 for construction of a dedicated AYA space.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Rothstein as chairman; Howard Jaffe as treasurer; and Maria Taylor as secretary. Directors listed are Elizabeth Barry, Peter Bradley Jr., Zach Cohen, Bill Curbishley, Rick French, Gerald Grant, and Jordan Kaplan.
Teen Cancer America Inc is led by Shannon Sullivan, CEO on the 2025 filing; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Sullivan
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Davies
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $285K (2025)
Rebecca Rothstein
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Mancuso-Winding
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Curbishley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Montaperto
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Barry
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Grant
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Taylor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Ward
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Kaplan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick French
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rosenberg
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Cohen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bradley Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Gan
Chief Healthcare Programs Officer
Director of Hospital Programs & Services → Director of Hospital Program, 2023
Director of Hospital Program → Chief Healthcare Programs Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $135K (2025)
Michelle Aland
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Director of Corporate Partnerships → Director of Corporate Part, 2023
Director of Corporate Part → Chief Development & Marketing Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $131K (2025)
Betty Roggenkamp
Program Strategist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Howard Jaffe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Darren Strowger (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $285K, to Simon Davies (Executive Director (Thru 1/25)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Teen Cancer America Inc
How much does Teen Cancer America Inc give each year?
Teen Cancer America Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $548K across 5 grants.
What is Teen Cancer America Inc's typical grant size?
Teen Cancer America Inc's median grant in 2025 was $96,581, and its average grant was $101,221, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Teen Cancer America Inc that year got $93K on average.
Where does Teen Cancer America Inc give grants?
Teen Cancer America Inc's top state is Florida, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Alabama (15%) and Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does Teen Cancer America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Teen Cancer America Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Teen Cancer America Inc's largest grantees?
Teen Cancer America Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Uf Shands ($238,007), University of Alabama at Birmingham ($179,722) and Mayo Clinic ($149,580), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Teen Cancer America Inc?
Teen Cancer America Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Teen Cancer America Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to increase survival and improve the lives of adolescents and young adults with cancer by transforming health systems to better serve their needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Teen Cancer America Inc?
For its hospital grant process, the organization says qualified applicants must complete its 13-part AYA program strategy process, with pediatric and medical oncology actively involved in developing and implementing a… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Teen Cancer America Inc's EIN?
Teen Cancer America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0825676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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