The Cancer Challenge
We are the connector that brings the community together to collaborate, influence, and fund the prevention, treatment, and rebuilding of lives after cancer.
The Cancer Challenge at a glance
In short: The Cancer Challenge gave $195K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $345,470
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Cancer Challenge
- Next open deadline
- January 9, 2027 (Cancer Challenge Grant - 2026-2027)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cancer Challenge
Who The Cancer Challenge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Narti DBA Hope Cancer Resources ($80K). Together the top 3 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cancer Challenge gives
- Giving fell 44% 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 $195K (2023) to $349K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Narti DBA Hope Cancer Resources Springdale, AR | Support Cancer Victims and Research | $80,000 |
| Community Clinic at St Francis House Springdale, AR | Support Cancer Victims and Research | $60,000 |
| Washington Regional Medical Foundation Fayetteville, AR | Support Cancer Victims and Research | $55,000 |
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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 | $345,470 | $638,040 | $524,718 | $195,000 | 3 | $3,052 |
| 2023 | $265,485 | $481,450 | $459,777 | $195,000 | 3 | $2,843 |
| 2022 | $232,729 | $565,983 | $513,083 | $279,250 | 5 | $340 |
| 2021 | $293,153 | $485,450 | $530,142 | $348,500 | 6 | $228 |
| 2020 | $215,803 | $418,333 | $407,816 | $240,000 | 5 | $794 |
About The Cancer Challenge
Based on IRS filings
The Cancer Challenge is a public charity, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cancer Challenge is led by Teresa L. Burke, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa L. Burke
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Tasha Tandy
Chair
Member → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Trammel
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Collom
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Schaefer
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Girish Gupta
Member
Chairman → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Spragg
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Brazzeal
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Turner-Mitchael
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Clifton
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Sbarra
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rocky Jones
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wozenilek
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Howerton
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Porter
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hall
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Allen
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Wilburn
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K'anne Cash Arthur
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Carlyle
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kelsey
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ware
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Robin Green (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Andrea Albright (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Carter Clark (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Doug Degn (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Malcolm Hayward (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Chelsea Helms (2022) — Member
- Former: Amanda Whalen (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Cameron Smith (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Clark (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Marybeth Hays (2020) — Member
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 $88K, to Teresa L Burke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Cancer Challenge
How much does The Cancer Challenge give each year?
The Cancer Challenge gave $195K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 3 grants.
What is The Cancer Challenge's typical grant size?
The Cancer Challenge's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $65,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Cancer Challenge give grants?
The Cancer Challenge gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springdale, AR (2 grants).
Does The Cancer Challenge give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Cancer Challenge's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Cancer Victims and Research" (3 grants).
How large is The Cancer Challenge?
The Cancer Challenge reported $345K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $638K.
What is The Cancer Challenge's EIN?
The Cancer Challenge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0768702. 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 January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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