What kinds of organizations does Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation fund?
It funds hospitals, nonprofit service providers, and educational institutions tied to health needs in its local Texas service area. Recent recipients include a hospital, a health sciences center, a foundation supporting scholarships, and a nonprofit health clinic. The stated mission focuses on cancer and healthcare needs in Amarillo and surrounding communities.
What are the foundation’s main focus areas?
Its stated focus areas include cancer care, cancer prevention, cancer detection, survivorship, supportive care services, access to care, behavioral health, chronic disease management and prevention, women’s health, pediatric healthcare, hospice support, and patient financial assistance and transportation.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited grant requests?
Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Community Grants, Women’s Circle Grants, Community Organization Grants, and Children’s Miracle Network – CMN Amarillo. Other programs, such as Circle of Friends Granting/Patient Assistance and the Russ Duncan Memorial Scholarship, are listed as not accepting unsolicited requests.
What is a typical grant size?
The grant-size distribution centers at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,600 at the median, and $55,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards, such as $375,000, $210,371, and $201,216.
Where does the foundation give?
Its giving is local and entirely in Texas. The recent grants list shows recipients in Amarillo, Canyon, Dumas, Perryton, Canadian, Dallas, and Houston, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the home state.
