Cancer Research Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2385213
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention in Illinois
- Total giving
- $1.2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $10MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO FUND BOTH EARLY-CAREER CANCER SCIENTISTS AND NEW DIRECTIONS IN CANCER SCIENCE RESEARCH WITH THE GOAL OF CONTRIBUTING TO TRANSFORMATIONAL EVENTS IN THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE FOR CANCER.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | $600K | 2024 |
| Washington University in St Louis | $400K | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $200K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: cancerresearch.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.