The Osteosarcoma Institute
The mission of the Osteosarcoma Institute is to dramatically increase treatment options and survival rates in osteosarcoma patients through identifying and funding the most promising and breakthrough osteosarcoma clinical trials and science.
The Osteosarcoma Institute at a glance
In short: The Osteosarcoma Institute gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $149K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,192,911
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,114
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $6,267,513
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (26% 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 Osteosarcoma Institute
- Next open deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Annual Grants)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Osteosarcoma Institute
Annual Grants
The Osteosarcoma Institute
Amount
Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Discretionary Grants
The Osteosarcoma Institute
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Off-Cycle Grants
The Osteosarcoma Institute
Amount
$20,000 spot or ad hoc grants
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who The Osteosarcoma Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($307K). Together the top 8 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Osteosarcoma Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). 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 $605K (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Clinical Trial and Correlative Research Grants | $306,500 |
| University of CA San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Translational Research Grants | $175,000 |
| Regents of Emory University Atlanta, GA | Translational Research Grants | $125,000 |
| Regents of Northwestern University Evanson, IL | Translational Research Grants | $125,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Translational Research Grants | $125,000 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell New York, NY | Translational Research Grants | $125,000 |
| Regents of Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Correlative Studies | $110,000 |
| The University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Translational Research Grant | $101,411 |
Ready to take the next step with The Osteosarcoma Institute?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,267,513 | $4,166,894 | $2,699,475 | $1,192,911 | 8 | $226,800 |
| 2023 | $4,763,582 | $1,369,434 | $2,748,118 | $1,424,320 | 10 | $111,384 |
| 2022 | $6,110,939 | $749,958 | $1,383,306 | $605,000 | 4 | $7,100 |
| 2021 | $6,745,771 | $292,501 | $1,824,312 | $1,221,473 | 7 | $712 |
| 2020 | $8,269,582 | $453,721 | $1,143,282 | $774,828 | 5 | $209 |
About The Osteosarcoma Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Osteosarcoma Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $227K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Osteosarcoma Institute is led by McHenry Tichenor Jr., Chair of Board of Trustees since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
McHenry Tichenor Jr.
Chair of Board of Trustees
President & Director → Board of Trustees, 2021
Board of Trustees → Chair of Board of Trustees, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Helman
Institute Director
Institute Director → Strategic Advisory Board, 2021
Strategic Advisory Board → Institute Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Mary Katherine Clarke
Board of Trustees
Director → Board of Trustees, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tichenor
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alli Murdoff
Board of Trustees
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Egge
Board of Trustees
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bret Alexander (2020–2022) — Former Chair of Board of Trustees
- Former: Alejandro Sweet-Cordero (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Chand Khanna (2020–2021) — Chair of Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Cigall Kadoch (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Daniel Von Hoff (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Fernanda Arnaldez (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Jinghui Zhang (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Katherine Janeway (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Melinda Merchant (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Richard Gorlick (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Robert Mennel (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Sung Poblete (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: William Tap (2020–2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Andrea Hayes Dixon (2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Robert Schreiber (2021) — Strategic Advisory Board
- Former: Andrea Hayes-Jordan (2020) — Sab Member
- Former: Sab (2020) — Strategic Advisory Board
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 $231K, to Lee Helman (Institute Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Osteosarcoma Institute
How much does The Osteosarcoma Institute give each year?
The Osteosarcoma Institute gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 10 grants.
What is The Osteosarcoma Institute's typical grant size?
The Osteosarcoma Institute's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $149,114, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Osteosarcoma Institute give grants?
The Osteosarcoma Institute's top state is Massachusetts, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (24%) and Georgia (10%).
Does The Osteosarcoma Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Osteosarcoma Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Translational Research Grants" (5 grants).
Who are The Osteosarcoma Institute's largest grantees?
The Osteosarcoma Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($306,500), University of CA San Francisco ($175,000) and Regents of Emory University ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Osteosarcoma Institute?
The Osteosarcoma Institute reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is The Osteosarcoma Institute?
The Osteosarcoma Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Osteosarcoma Institute's EIN?
The Osteosarcoma Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2921815. 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 December 17, 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 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Osteosarcoma Institute's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Curing Kids Cancer Inc
Irving, TX
Curing Kids Cancer funds pediatric cancer research and treatment development, especially innovative, less toxic therapies and its stated priority areas. Recent awards ranged from $5,720 to $388,000, with a median of $90,000; its current program offers one-year individual awards of $150,000 and collaborative awards up to $300,000. It funds projects in the United States and Canada through eligible Children’s Oncology Group member institutions in North America, and its application page invites physician-scientists to apply.
Assets
$676K
Grants
16
Total Given
$1.8M
Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
Wynnewood, PA
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation primarily funds pediatric cancer research, including early-stage science and clinical trials, with additional programs supporting affected families and raising awareness. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $2.3 million, with a median of about $162,000, and supported institutions in the United States, Canada, and Europe; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$40.6M
Grants
58
Total Given
$19.1M
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Emory University primarily funds research and subcontract work for universities, hospitals, research organizations, and other organizations, across a range of academic and health-related fields. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $19.1 million, with a median of about $97,000; 41% of grant dollars went to Georgia recipients. The profile does not state whether Emory accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.9B
Grants
362
Total Given
$183.7M
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic’s community grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing locally identified health needs and community well-being, such as access to care, mental health, and food security. Community grant amounts vary; its 2024 grants had a median of $59,957, though many much larger awards went to Mayo-affiliated organizations. Its community programs serve areas near Mayo sites, including Rochester, Florida, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic Health System communities; application information is stated for Rochester and Florida, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.
Assets
$26.7B
Grants
256
Total Given
$572.1M
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
The University of Pittsburgh funds research, education, academic support, and community service, with many reported grants supporting research subcontracts at universities and research organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,363 to $7.9 million, with a median of about $85,800, and went to recipients in multiple states, led by Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.9B
Grants
397
Total Given
$149.1M
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Osteosarcoma Institute's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Osteosarcoma Institute down — hundreds of funders to go?