The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. The foundation honors the memory of Andrew McDonough, a 14-year-old student-athlete from Wilmington who battled acute myeloid leukemia (AML), septic shock, and complications of childhood cancer for 167 days before passing away on July 14, 2007. Andrew's B+ blood type inspired the foundation's motto: "Be Positive."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
+26.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation's mission encompasses four primary areas of focus:
Financial Assistance to Families The B+ Foundation is the largest provider of financial assistance to families of children with cancer in the United States. The organization has helped over 4,000 families from more than 250 hospitals nationwide through The B+ Family Assistance Program, providing both financial and emotional support to families caring for children with cancer.
Childhood Cancer Research The foundation funds critical, cutting-edge pediatric cancer research aimed at finding cures and advancing treatment protocols. The organization has provided research grants to major institutions including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Tennessee), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Massachusetts), Seattle Children's Hospital (Washington), Children's Oncology Group, and the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research (Delaware). The foundation has funded over 250 childhood cancer research projects at top institutions globally.
Awareness & Advocacy The foundation works to increase support and awareness of childhood cancer and spreads the "B+" message of positivity. The organization promotes "Living Like Andrew" through lessons including having fun, setting goals, showing affection, being comfortable with oneself, maintaining faith, making time for loved ones, keeping life in perspective, and appreciating blessings.
Psychosocial Support The foundation provides free psychosocial support services for families facing childhood cancer, including virtual support groups, school re-entry resources, and educational webinars.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $2,250,000 in grants in a recent funding cycle. In 2024, the foundation made a grant of $385,000 to Baylor College of Medicine for pediatric cancer research.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates nationally, providing financial assistance to families of children with cancer across the United States. Research funding extends both nationwide and globally to leading medical institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data
- Total Revenues: $10,931,129
- Total Expenses: $9,433,073
- Total Assets: $7,732,623
- Staff: 10 employees
2023 Financial Data
- Total Revenues: $9,310,000
- Total Expenses: $9,370,000
- Total Assets: $6,110,000
- Total Liabilities: $442,000
Operational Efficiency The foundation reports that 97 cents of every dollar raised goes toward its mission.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,732,623 | $6,110,149 | $5,265,896 |
| Revenue | $10,931,129 | $9,308,671 | $8,390,904 |
| Expenses | $9,433,073 | $9,366,143 | $8,116,230 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $224,922 | $184,657 | $64,180 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Andrew Mcdonough B Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph G. McDonough is identified as a key figure associated with the foundation, serving in a leadership capacity. The foundation employs approximately 10 staff members as of 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MCDONOUGH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $185,833 |
| CHRISTINE MCDONOUGH | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DR ALI SPANO | DIRECTOR | 30 | $53,733 |
| TOM O'DONNELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NINA TILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCO DIPRINZIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID ROSENFELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TJ ZAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHERRIE CALDWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLY BERGSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $145,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to expand its reach and impact. Recent activities include the 20th Annual B+ 5K Run/Walk scheduled for June 17, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation serves as a Co-Founder of the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) and maintains membership in the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, demonstrating its collaborative approach to advancing childhood cancer research and support services.
B+ Awards $2,250,000! \u2014 B+ | Fighting Childhood CancerSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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