The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc
Our mission is to stimulate the discovery and development of innovative therapies for the treatment, control, cure, and prevention of cancer. This mission is accomplished through grants to fund clinical and scientific research.
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc gave $81K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $81,000
- -14.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $27,000
- -14.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $298,459
- -41.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was NYU School of Medicine ($50K). Together the top 3 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+16%). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $95K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU School of Medicine Boston, MA | Research in Cancer Treatment and Prevention | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical New York, NY | Research for Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology | $25,000 |
| The Sass Foundation New York, NY | Research in Cancer Treatment and Prevention | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $298,459 | $42,806 | $339,589 | $81,000 | 3 | $-35,617 |
| 2022 | $509,696 | $178,027 | $463,847 | $95,000 | 3 | $27,790 |
| 2021 | $857,401 | $563,954 | $627,801 | $90,100 | 3 | $15,244 |
| 2020 | $915,123 | $167,301 | $430,444 | $70,000 | 2 | $-17,925 |
About The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $298K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $81K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc is led by Paola G. Muggia, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Paola G. Muggia
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $120K (2023)
Michael G. Rosenberg
Chair of the Board
President & Trustee → Chair of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric S. Richter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Alkalay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne M. Miller PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William K. Oh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talia Biran
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig J. Goldberg
Treasurer & Secretary
Trustee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tonia L. Pankopf (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Betta Clair (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Franco M. Muggia (2020) — Chairman & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $120K, to Paola G Muggia (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc
How much does The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc gave $81K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $95K across 3 grants.
What is The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,000, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc?
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc reported $298K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chemotherapy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2622978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 December 20, 2021)
- 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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