About National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Committed to advancing cancer care so all patients can live better lives; to empower people living with cancer and advance oncology innovation.
Focus Areas
Cancer patient educationClinical practice guidelinesCancer research (young investigator support)Oncology care delivery and quality
Who They Fund
people living with cancer (patients)oncology clinicians and healthcare providershealthcare systems and institutionspolicymakers and health regulatorsunderserved and marginalized populations facing barriers to cancer care
Funding Style
systems change
About National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The largest recent grant in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s record was $573,487 to Mass General Hospital for research, a signal that the funder’s giving is centered on oncology research rather than direct-service philanthropy. Across its recent grants, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network backs hospitals, cancer centers, and universities that are advancing cancer care through studies, training, and research infrastructure. The organization’s stated purpose is to advance cancer care so patients can live better lives, with a focus on empowering people living with cancer and supporting oncology innovation. Its recent grant list shows repeated support for major cancer institutions, including Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Health Research Inc, and The Trustees of the U of Penn. Grants also go to specialized centers such as Fox Chase Cancer Center, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. The pattern points to a funder working through established research organizations to support clinical and outcomes research, early-career investigator development, and care-delivery improvement. Funding is generally directed to institutional recipients rather than individuals.
What National Comprehensive Cancer Network Funds
Cancer research is the clearest thread in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s grantmaking. They awarded $365,696 to Health Research Inc for research and $205,306 to Mayo Clinic for research, both of which fit an institutional research strategy. The foundation also supports work tied to cancer care delivery and outcomes. It gave $199,858 to The Trustees of the U of Penn for research, indicating support for academic medical-center projects that connect evidence generation with clinical practice. Early-career research is another visible theme. Under the Young Investigator Awards program, the foundation supports promising young researchers in cancer research and oncology innovation, with grants available up to $150,000. A further area is cancer-center research capacity, reflected in awards such as $171,500 to Institute for Cancer Research for research and $141,667 to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center for research.
How National Comprehensive Cancer Network Gives
Typical grants cluster in the middle range: the 25th percentile is $37,154, the median is $70,000, and the 75th percentile is $126,646. Recent awards include both larger research grants and many six-figure awards, suggesting a program that funds institutional projects at multiple scales. The recipient list shows repeated appearances by the same organizations across years, including Mass General Hospital, Health Research Inc, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, The Trustees of the U of Penn, and Fox Chase Cancer Center, which points to recurring institutional relationships rather than one-off awards. The funder is an operating foundation-style grantmaker focused on organizations, not individuals. It also accepts unsolicited applications for its Young Investigator Awards and Oncology Research Program pathway.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$172.9M
Total Revenue
$55.7M
Total Expenses
$43.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $37K and $127K, with a median of $70K.
25th Percentile
$37K
Median
$70K
75th Percentile
$127K
Geographic Reach
National21 states funded
Funding intensity
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Headquarters
Leadership
CRYSTAL S DENLINGER MD
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