Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
ActivePublic CharityMedical Research
About Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer
Focus Areas
cancer researchclinical researchtranslational researchearly-career investigator fundingpalliative carerare cancersglobal oncologymedical education
Who They Fund
young investigators / early-career researchersclinician-scientistsinternational researchers / long-term international fellowsbreast cancer researchersresearch teams using clinical registries
About Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology channels most of its recent grantmaking into oncology research careers, with awards that move investigators from fellowship into faculty roles and then toward independent clinical cancer research programs. Its active portfolio includes the Young Investigator Award, Career Development Award, and International Development and Education Award, showing a strong emphasis on mentored support rather than one-time project funding alone. Recent grants also show a pattern of backing major cancer centers and research universities through repeated awards over multiple years. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center received $1,500,000 in 2024 and $1,415,000 in 2025, while Dana-farber Cancer Institute received $1,700,000 in 2024 and $1,000,000 in 2025. These awards were tied to combinations of Young Investigator, Career Development, and advanced clinical research programs, indicating support for both early-stage and more advanced clinician-researchers. The foundation’s grantmaking also reaches beyond U.S. training pathways. Through international development and education awards, it supports early-career oncology professionals in low- and middle-income countries, including palliative care capacity building and mentorship. Across the recent list, the pattern is clear: the foundation funds research development, clinical translation, and oncology training at multiple career stages.
What Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Funds
A major theme is early-career support in clinical oncology. The foundation gave $900,000 to Johns Hopkins University in 2025 for Young Investigator Award, Career Development Award, and Advanced Clinical Research Award support, and $850,000 to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2025 for Young Investigator Award and Career Development Award support. Breast cancer research is another clear area. The Fairman Career Development Award is a three-year, $200,000 grant for early-stage faculty doing patient-oriented breast cancer research, and the program description points to clinical research topics such as biomarkers, microbiome, and treatment response. The foundation also supports palliative care and global oncology capacity building. Its International Development and Education Award in Palliative Care is aimed at early-career specialists in low- and middle-income countries, combining funding, mentorship, and networking to strengthen oncology palliative care capacity. Merit awards tied to ASCO meetings further show support for trainee research presentations and abstract-driven work.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$54.6M
Total Assets
$120.7M
Total Revenue
$41.4M
Total Expenses
$34.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $50K and $250K, with a median of $150K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$150K
75th Percentile
$250K
Geographic Reach
National26 states funded
About 2% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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