The Children's Cancer Fund
The organization raises, receives and administers funds for the purpose of engaging in and/or funding research and patient services in the area of shildhood cancers and improving the quality of life of children diagnosed with cancer.
The Children's Cancer Fund at a glance
In short: The Children's Cancer Fund gave $325K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $325K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,125
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $325,125
- +160.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $325,125
- Total assets
- $816,386
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Cancer Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Medical College ($325K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Children's Cancer Fund gives
- Giving grew 225% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | Research assistance for childhood cancer cures and sickle cell disease | $325,125 |
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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 | $816,386 | $512,903 | $369,663 | $325,125 | 1 | $6,508 |
| 2023 | $673,146 | $429,979 | $270,640 | $250,000 | 2 | $10,753 |
| 2022 | $513,807 | $337,514 | $216,647 | $200,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $392,940 | $288,754 | $113,608 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $217,794 | $137,259 | $112,664 | — | — | — |
About The Children's Cancer Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Cancer Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Thornwood, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $816K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $325K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Cancer Fund is led by Karen Wolownik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Wolownik
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Brenner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre McManus
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Valcich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathie Lusardi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Len Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Buchan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Barbieri
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Feola
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rodney Goldenberg (2020–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Rosanna Capalbo (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Rozlyn Carvin (2021–2022) — Board 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Cancer Fund
How much does The Children's Cancer Fund give each year?
The Children's Cancer Fund gave $325K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 2 grants.
How large is The Children's Cancer Fund?
The Children's Cancer Fund reported $816K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $513K.
What is The Children's Cancer Fund?
The Children's Cancer Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Thornwood, NY. It holds $816K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Children's Cancer Fund operate?
The Children's Cancer Fund has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Children's Cancer Fund's EIN?
The Children's Cancer Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4190313. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 July 8, 2024)
- 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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