About Lung Cancer Initiative
To advance survivorship and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, education and access programs.
Focus Areas
Lung cancer researchSurvivorship supportPatient financial assistanceCommunity education and screeningClinical trials and research partnershipsHealth disparities and access programs
Who They Fund
research fellows / individual scholarsresearchers and academic investigatorsorganizations running outreach or REACH projects
Funding Style
research fellowshipsproject-based research grants
About Lung Cancer Initiative
Lung Cancer Initiative’s giving centers on lung cancer survivorship, support, and access, with a mix of research awards and direct patient assistance. Among the largest recent grants are multi-year research awards to the University of North Carolina and Wake Forest University Health, alongside fellowships that support trainees building careers in lung cancer research. The foundation also backs community-facing work: Atrium Health Foundation received both research and REACH support, and Lungevity Foundation appears in multiple recent years as a research partner. Their portfolio suggests a funder that moves between the clinic, the lab, and the community. On one side are investigator-focused grants for basic science, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and survivorship. On another are programs aimed at patients who need help with transportation, healthy food, or other non-medical expenses. Community access grants also point to a practical emphasis on screening, radon mitigation, and reducing barriers to care. The recent record shows repeated support for North Carolina institutions, with regional grantmaking that stays closely tied to lung cancer care and research in the state.
What Lung Cancer Initiative Funds
In research funding, Lung Cancer Initiative backs both established teams and early-career investigators. Recent awards include $25,000 to Unc Greensboro for an innovation grant and $25,000 to East Carolina University for research funding. The foundation’s fellowship and career-development programs show a separate track for trainees and emerging research leaders. The organization also supports access and outreach projects. It gave $10,000 to Kinston Community Health Center for a REACH grant, and another $10,000 to Cone Health for a REACH grant. These awards align with community-based work that improves access to prevention resources and care. Patient support is another clear area. Through the Patient Emergency Fund, the foundation provides direct financial assistance for healthy foods, transportation, and other non-medical costs tied to lung cancer care.
How Lung Cancer Initiative Gives
Typical award sizes cluster around modest-to-midrange grants: p25 is $13,750, the median is $29,000, and p75 is $59,375. The recent record also includes larger, structured awards such as $150,000 career development grants and five-figure research fellowships and access grants. Multiple grantees recur across years, including UNC, Duke University, Wake Forest University Health, Atrium Health Foundation, East Carolina University, and Lungevity Foundation. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation funds organizations, not individuals, and its programs include both unsolicited opportunities and named awards that are not open for unsolicited requests.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$1.3M
Total Revenue
$1.3M
Total Expenses
$1.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $59K, with a median of $29K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$29K
75th Percentile
$59K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
About 71% of grants go to recipients in NC.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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