To support all those affected by a cancer diagnosis by providing funding for research, financial and psychological support for patients and caregivers, and to provide hope when it is needed most.
Gfyc Foundation Inc C/o Debra Bluman has built a clear pattern around cancer-specific support, with recent awards reaching both research institutions and charities serving patients, survivors, and families. The largest recent grant went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for rare cancer research, and the foundation also backed Cancer for College for scholarships that help cancer patients and survivors continue their education. That mix shows a funder that combines biomedical research with direct support for people living through cancer. The grant record also includes programs for children and families affected by cancer. Happiness Is Camping received funding for camping opportunities and summer camp support, pointing to a practical, family-centered approach alongside research dollars. Another grant supported a promotional video for Captain Sandy Yawn Inc, showing that the foundation sometimes funds communications work tied to cancer-related fundraising or visibility. Across the grants on file, the foundation gives to both national organizations and local charities, with awards appearing in multiple years for the same recipients. Its work is centered on cancer research, patient support, caregiver support, and related charitable programs.
In cancer research, Gfyc Foundation Inc C/o Debra Bluman gave $96,835 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2025 to support live saving rare cancer research, and $47,000 in 2023 for cancer research. Education support is another repeated theme. Cancer for College received $60,000 in 2024 for scholarship support and $40,000 in 2025 for scholarships for cancer patients and survivors to continue their education. The foundation also funds direct service for children and families. Happiness Is Camping received $40,000 in 2023 to provide camping opportunities to kids with cancer, then $15,000 in 2025 to send kids and their families affected by cancer to summer camp. Communications support appears as well: Captain Sandy Yawn Inc received $5,025 in 2023 to help fund a promotional video.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $33,125, a median of $37,500, and a p75 of $45,250. The grant list shows repeat support for the same organizations across multiple years, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cancer for College, and Happiness Is Camping. The foundation operates through board-determined allocations and also describes a charity-partner grant program that accepts nominations of charities for consideration. It funds national and local cancer-related organizations, and one active program notes that unsolicited requests are accepted.
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Most grants fall between $33K and $45K, with a median of $38K.
25th Percentile
$33K
Median
$38K
75th Percentile
$45K
About 33% of grants go to recipients in CA.
DEBRA BLUMAN
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Grantmaking is U.S.-only in the recent record, with 9 grants and 100% of grants going to recipients in the United States. New York is the top state by grant count, reflecting awards to New York, NY recipients such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Other recipient cities include San Diego, CA; Hardwick, NJ; and Jacksonville, FL. The pattern suggests a regional footprint with a strong concentration in New York but activity across several states.
Its stated focus is cancer research, patient support, caregiver support, and fundraising for cancer-related charities. Recent grants include support for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, scholarships through Cancer for College, and camp programs for children affected by cancer through Happiness Is Camping.
The foundation’s typical awards are in the mid-five-figure range. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $33,125, a median of $37,500, and a p75 of $45,250.
Yes. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center appears in both 2023 and 2025, Cancer for College appears in 2024 and 2025, and Happiness Is Camping appears in 2023 and 2025. That indicates repeated support rather than one-time giving only.
One active program says yes. The Charity Partner Grants / Allocations program accepts nominations of charities for consideration, while another program notes that unsolicited requests are not accepted. The foundation also says the board determines allocations.
New York is the top state by grant count, and 33% of grants went to recipients in the HQ state, New York. The recent grants also reached San Diego, Hardwick, and Jacksonville, showing activity beyond New York.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Who can apply: Cancer-related charities may be nominated for consideration; the foundation works with both national organizations and local charities.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $96,835 | 2025 | SUPPORTS LIVE SAVING RARE CANCER RESEARCH AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING. |
| CANCER FOR COLLEGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS/SURVIVORS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. |
| HAPPINESS IS CAMPING | HARDWICH, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | SENDS KIDS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) WHO ARE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO SUMMER CAMP. |
| CANCER FOR COLLEGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $60,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $32,500 | 2024 | SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $47,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH |
| HAPPINESS IS CAMPING | HARDWICK, NJ | $40,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE CAMPING OPPORTUNITITES TO KIDS WITH CANCER |
| CANCER FOR COLLEGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $35,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN INC | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $5,025 | 2023 | TO HELP FUND A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO |
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$96,835SUPPORTS LIVE SAVING RARE CANCER RESEARCH AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS/SURVIVORS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION.
HAPPINESS IS CAMPING
$15,000SENDS KIDS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) WHO ARE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO SUMMER CAMP.
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$32,500SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH
HAPPINESS IS CAMPING
$40,000PROVIDE CAMPING OPPORTUNITITES TO KIDS WITH CANCER
CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN INC
$5,025TO HELP FUND A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
