The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc, also known as Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), is a New York, NY–based public charity formed in 1994. It funds research on ovarian and related gynecologic cancers and also works in patient advocacy, education, and support.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc gave $7.9M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $438K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,888,202
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $438,233
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $233,426
- Total assets
- $42,551,929
- +11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
- Review Cycle
- The listed AI Accelerator Grant 2027 cycle had an LOI deadline of June 23, 2026, and an invited full-proposal deadline of September 10, 2026; both dates have passed. The cycle listing gives no later application deadline.
- Deadline
- The listed AI Accelerator Grant 2027 cycle had an LOI deadline of June 23, 2026, and an invited full-proposal deadline…
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza 20Th Floor, New York, NY 10111-3193
Phone: (212) 268-1002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
AI Accelerator Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Collaborative Research Development Grant
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Amount
Up to US $900,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Health
Listed byThe Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
Amount
Up to US $900,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $7.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 24 grants of 89 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCRA’s website says its LOIs are open to researchers worldwide. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported state shares were Virginia, Minnesota, and Massachusetts at 16% each, followed by Illinois at 13% and Missouri at 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $479K; repeat grants $387K. How we count
Medians: $322K first-time, $186K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2020) to $8.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $7.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Research | $1,948,941 |
| The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Research | $900,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Research | $900,000 |
| Rosell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo, NY | Research | $899,997 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Research | $650,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Somerville, MA | Research | $450,000 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute La Jolla, CA | Research | $450,000 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem, NC | Research | $450,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Research | $271,901 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Research | $194,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,551,929 | $19,532,836 | $17,338,069 | $7,888,202 | 18 | $1,754,552 |
| 2024 | $38,070,603 | $10,047,998 | $13,556,516 | $5,673,064 | 14 | $1,219,860 |
| 2023 | $39,203,357 | $13,442,515 | $13,752,760 | $8,673,090 | 18 | $1,447,267 |
| 2022 | $37,659,088 | $16,425,940 | $11,462,650 | $6,943,051 | 17 | $755,651 |
| 2021 | $32,985,153 | $13,088,201 | $11,092,931 | $7,355,977 | 22 | $1,513,514 |
| 2020 | $29,388,979 | $7,726,766 | $8,360,005 | $3,434,999 | 14 | $1,059,235 |
| 2019 | $30,448,674 | $8,409,768 | $10,684,965 | $5,907,791 | 25 | $991,512 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OCRA’s stated mission is to prevent, develop better treatments for, and ultimately cure ovarian and related gynecologic cancers through innovative research, awareness, advocacy, and support for patients and families. Its research priorities described in the filing include early detection, genetics and risk, cancer origins, treatment, drug resistance, recurrence, metastasis, and quality of life. The filing also says OCRA continued health equity research grants begun in 2023.
OCRA’s website says its Schreiber Research Grants Program supports postdoctoral fellows, early-career independent investigators, and teams of experienced investigators. Its programs include support for research at accredited nonprofit universities and colleges, nonprofit research hospitals, and recognized nonprofit scientific research facilities. Among the 2024 grantees, the George Washington University describes itself as a research university, while Northwestern University says it is committed to teaching, research, and student development. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology says its mission includes improving care for patients with gynecologic cancer, advancing knowledge and practice, and encouraging research in gynecologic oncology.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, OCRA reported 14 grants totaling $5,673,064. Grants ranged from $75,000 to $900,000, with a median of $324,902. The filing reports 18 grants totaling $8,673,090 in 2023 and 17 grants totaling $6,943,051 in 2022. The largest 2024 awards included $900,000 each to the George Washington University and the University of Minnesota, and $899,439 to Boston Children’s Hospital; each was listed for research. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 18 grants totaling $7.9 million.
Other reported 2024 awards included $550,000 to Northwestern University, $549,837 to Washington University in St. Louis, $450,000 to Johns Hopkins University, and $449,803 to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. OCRA also awarded $75,000 to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
OCRA’s listed grant programs include a Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Health, supporting ovarian and related gynecologic cancer research using AI or machine learning, with up to $900,000 over three years and a required Microsoft partnership; an Early Career Investigator Grant, offering up to $450,000 over three years to eligible junior faculty; and a Health Equity Research Grant, offering up to $200,000 over two years. The website describes an LOI and peer-review process, with full proposals by invitation. It says LOIs are open to researchers worldwide, while funding is limited to specified nonprofit institutions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Orrico as chair, Matthew Neal Miller as vice president, Mark Tessar as treasurer, and Robin S. Cohen as secretary. Directors listed are Debra Birnbaum, Thomas C. Liebman, Jeannette Chang, Dr. Carmel J. Cohen, Mei-Li Da Silva Vint, Esq., and Andrew Feuerstein, Esq.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc is led by Audra L. Moran, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 9 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audra L. Moran
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$281K (2019) → $334K (2025)
John Orrico
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hughson Andrade
Senior Director & Strategic Alliance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Andrew Feuerstein Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmel J. Cohen MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol J. Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Newcomb
Director
Director - → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tilberis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana L. Mark Esq.
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elle Simone Scott
Director
Director - → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Chang
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Hansbury Esq.
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schreiber
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mei-Li Da Silva Vint Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Liebman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Jordan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Birnbaum
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Shawver
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Rivkin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bibi Ali
Former Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
Chief Financial Officer → Former Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
$138K (2019) → $157K (2025)
Chad Ramsey
Vice President & Policy
Vice President - Policy → Vice President & Policy, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$104K (2019) → $127K (2025)
Jonathan Zeidman
Chief Development Officer
Vice President - Development → Chief Development Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $202K (2025)
Nicole Wargo
Vice President - Philanthropic Partner
Senior Director-Development → Vice President - Philanthropic Partnerships & Community Engage, 2022
Vice President - Philanthropic Partnerships & Community Engage → Vice President - Philanthropic Partner, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $109K (2025)
Sarah C. Defeo
Chief Program Officer
Vice President - Scientific Affairs → Vice President - Scientific Affairs & Programs, 2020
Vice President - Scientific Affairs & Programs → Chief Program Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$127K (2019) → $171K (2025)
Tracy Moore
Vice President, Support & Education
Vice President - Support & Education → Vice President, Support & Education, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $163K (2025)
Anne Mette Hertz Sr Dir
Treatment Access & Scientific Education
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Matthew Neal Miller
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin S. Cohen
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tessar
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Brian Phair (2024) — Director & Donor Relations
- Former: Ylain G. Mayer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Edward Labaton Esq. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mona Baird (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Goldman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Zarel (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Shelley Golden (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan D. Bazaar (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Debra Levy (2020–2022) — Vice President - Marketing & Communications
- Former: Jennifer McCahill (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Alison Hetherington (2019) — Director
- Former: Beth Y. Karlan (2019) — Director
- Former: Browen Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Ellen Fruchtman (2019) — Director
- Former: Lori Newcomb (2019) — Director
- Former: Natalie Auerbach (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $334K, to Audra L Moran (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
How much does The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc give each year?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc gave $7.9M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.7M across 14 grants.
What is The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $233,426, and its average grant was $438,233, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc that year got $479K on average.
Where does The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc give grants?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (11%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (18 grants).
Who are The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($1,948,941), The University of New Mexico ($900,000) and Cornell University ($900,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc reported $42.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.5M.
What does The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc fund?
OCRA’s stated mission is to prevent, develop better treatments for, and ultimately cure ovarian and related gynecologic cancers through innovative research, awareness, advocacy, and support for patients and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's EIN?
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3806788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 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 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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