About Childrens Cancer Foundation
The Children’s Cancer Foundation is committed to funding locally-based researchers, programs and facilities until every child is assured a healthy cancer-free future.
Focus Areas
pediatric cancer researchclinical and translational researchsupport programs for patients and familieshospital facilities and equipmentearly-career investigator supportadolescent and young adult (AYA) services
Who They Fund
children with cancer (pediatric patients)families and caregivers of pediatric cancer patientsadolescents & young adults (AYA) with cancerlocal researchers and hospital programs
Funding Style
About Childrens Cancer Foundation
The Childrens Cancer Foundation Inc backs pediatric cancer work across both research and family support, with awards that range from early-stage investigator grants to hospital-based programs for children and caregivers. In the recent grant list, the largest awards went to University of Georgetown and John Hopkins University at $325,000 each, showing a strong emphasis on clinical and translational research through local institutions. The foundation also funds care environments and services that sit alongside treatment, including support for pediatric patients and families through hospitals, camps, and respite-oriented programs. Its grantmaking includes one-year research awards for local investigators, early-career NextGen awards for young pediatric oncology researchers, and program grants for social, emotional, educational, and therapeutic support. Recent grants to National Cancer Institute, Childrens National Hospital, Kennedy Krieger Institute, and Horizon Day Camp show that the foundation supports both research and direct services. The pattern is regional and tightly linked to nearby institutions serving children with cancer and their families.
What Childrens Cancer Foundation Funds
In pediatric oncology research, the foundation gave $325,000 to University of Georgetown for Research and $325,000 to John Hopkins University for Research, reflecting sustained support for local investigators and university-based studies. It also awarded $250,000 to National Cancer Institute for Research, along with additional research grants in later years, including $150,000 and $125,000 to the same institution. For patient and family support, the foundation funded Childrens National Hospital with $65,000 for Programs and $15,000 for Programs in an earlier year. It also supported Horizon Day Camp with $25,000 and $10,000 grants, and Kennedy Krieger Institute with $25,000 and $20,000 grants for Programs. Childrens Inn at NIH received $10,000 program grants in two years, pointing to ongoing support for respite and family-serving services. The grant list also includes Claire Marie Foundation and Nigels Neighborhood LLC for local program work.
How Childrens Cancer Foundation Gives
Typical grant sizes cluster from small program awards to larger research awards: p25 is $11,250, median is $25,000, and p75 is $131,250. The recent record shows repeated funding to the same institutions across multiple years, especially for research and program support, which suggests recurring relationships rather than one-off awards. Grant terms are one year for the active research and NextGen programs, and all listed grants go to nonprofit institutions rather than individuals. Unsolicited applications are accepted for the active research and program awards.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$385K
Total Assets
$491K
Total Revenue
$840K
Total Expenses
$888K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $131K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$131K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Tasha Museles
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