The Children's Oncology Group (COG) is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research. It unites more than 12,000 experts in childhood cancer across more than 220 leading children's hospitals, universities, and cancer centers. COG operates across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and select other countries, with headquarters in Arcadia, California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$911K
-84.7% YoY
Grant Count
56
-66.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-54.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.
COG's primary focus is childhood and adolescent cancer research. The organization maintains nearly 100 active clinical trials at any given time, including:
- Front-line treatment studies for many types of childhood cancers
- Research aimed at determining the underlying biology of these diseases
- Trials involving new and emerging treatments
- Supportive care studies
- Survivorship research
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
COG operates across:
- North America
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Select other countries
The organization serves the United States as a primary focus, with more than 90% of U.S. children diagnosed with cancer receiving care at COG member institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Children's Oncology Group Foundation (2024):
- Total revenues: $7,138,252
- Total expenses: $7,380,070
- Total assets: $22,541,970
- Program spend: 90%
- Management spend: 10%
- Fundraising spend: 1%
- 2024 Budget: $1.7M
The Children's Oncology Group (operational organization):
- Annual revenue: $10.0M
- Employees: 111 (as of most recent data)
- Founded: 1955
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,439,280 | $22,541,970 | $24,820,224 |
| Revenue | $915,596 | $7,138,252 | $8,706,854 |
| Expenses | $1,729,322 | $7,380,070 | $9,675,613 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $126,625 | $274,908 | $76,838 |
| 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
170 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($157,500), The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital ($148,905), National Cancer Institute ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC MEMPHIS, TN | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $157,500 |
| THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLUMBUS, OH | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $148,905 |
| NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE BETHESDA, MD | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $50,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC BROOKHAVEN, GA | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $40,600 |
| COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FORT WORTH, TX | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $28,050 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $18,750 |
| CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $17,650 |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $17,500 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WA | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO CURE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF TREATMENT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lia Gore, MD - President of The Children's Oncology Group Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIA GORE MD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH RAETZ MD | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| LEO MASCARENHAS MD | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| CINDY L SCHWARTZ MD | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JASON JARZEMBOWSKI MD PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DOUGLAS S HAWKINS MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KELLY MALONEY MD | ASST. SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL WOODS MPA | ASST. SECRETARY | 40 | — |
Contact Information
The Children's Oncology Group Foundation, Inc. 40 West Evergreen Ave, Suite 101 Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (626) 241-1600
Email:
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- COG sites with grant or contract questions: [email protected]
- Vendor inquiries: [email protected]
- Sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]
Website: www.thecogfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Children's Oncology Group fund?
**Mission:** To cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care. COG's primary focus is childhood and adolescent cancer research. The organization maintains nearly 100 active clinical trials at any given time, including: • Front-line treatment studies for many types of childhood cancers • Research aimed at determining the underlying biology of these diseases • Trials involving new and emerging treatments • Supportive care studies • Survivorsh…
Where does The Children's Oncology Group make grants?
COG operates across: • North America • Australia • New Zealand • Select other countries The organization serves the United States as a primary focus, with more than 90% of U.S. children diagnosed with cancer receiving care at COG member institutions.
What size grants does The Children's Oncology Group award?
In 2024, The Children's Oncology Group awarded 56 grants totaling $911K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Children's Oncology Group's EIN?
The Children's Oncology Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3083156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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