The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research is a public charity that raises and contributes funds for the treatment and prevention of cancer, supporting promising treatments and innovative studies within the SWOG Cancer Research Network to benefit patients.
The Hope Foundation’s grantmaking is organized around SWOG Cancer Research Network infrastructure, with large awards that keep trials, statistics, and data management moving. In 2025, the foundation gave $319,495 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for the HOPE SWOG SDMC Award and $250,000 to Cancer Research and Biostatistics for the HOPE SDMC Bridge Award, both tied to statistical and data-management support. That same pattern reaches beyond core operations into trial activation and investigator development. Recent awards include $202,869 to Columbia University Medical Center for SWOG/HOPE IMPACT, $150,000 to the Research Institute at Nationwide for STRS funding on Trial S2212, and $100,000 to Yale University for the Coltman Fellowship. The portfolio also includes support for the SWOG VA Storefront, the Latin America initiative, and diversity-related roles and programs within the network. Across these grants, the foundation funds the machinery that lets multi-center oncology research proceed: staffing, mentoring, preliminary studies, trial support, and specialized network programs. Its legal structure is that of a regular funder, and the grant history points to a consistent commitment to cancer research rather than broad discretionary philanthropy.
A major theme is statistical and data-management infrastructure. The foundation gave $250,000 to Cancer Research and Biostatistics for the HOPE SDMC Bridge Award and $151,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for the HOPE SDMC Bridge Award, both supporting the data backbone of SWOG work. Another strand is trial activation and patient-facing trial components: $152,101 to University of Texas MD Anderson for a SWOG/HOPE IMPACT Award and $121,252 to Research Institute at Nationwide for STRS funding on Trial S2312. The foundation also backs investigator development, including $100,000 to Yale University for the Coltman Fellowship, which supports early-career methodology training and protected research time. A further focus is veteran and VA integration, shown by $153,047 to Foundation for Advancing Veterans for a SWOG VA Storefront Award and $146,874 to Foundation for Advancing Veterans' Health Research for VA integration support.
The Hope Foundation’s typical grant size is $32,054 at the 25th percentile, $55,613 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record includes both smaller seed awards and larger infrastructure grants, with examples ranging from $62,500 SEED Funding awards to $319,495 for SDMC support. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF and does not fund individuals directly. Several programs accept unsolicited submissions, including SEED Funding and the Leadership and Project Development Course, while others are tied to SWOG membership, affiliated institutions, or specific network functions. The grant list shows repeated support over multiple years for the same network institutions and programs.
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$62.6M
$28.6M
$23M
Most grants fall between $32K and $100K, with a median of $56K.
25th Percentile
$32K
Median
$56K
75th Percentile
$100K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in WA.
JOHANNA HORN
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Grantmaking is national, with every recent grant going to a U.S. recipient. Washington leads by grant count, reflecting repeated awards in Seattle to institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Cancer Research and Biostatistics. Other recurring recipient cities include New York, Houston, Columbus, San Antonio, and Scottsdale. The portfolio also reaches Gainesville, Tampa, New Haven, Providence, Bar Harbor, and Honolulu, showing a wide spread across the United States rather than concentration in the foundation’s HQ state of Michigan.
Its funding centers on SWOG Cancer Research Network work: statistical and data-management support, trial activation, investigator training, veteran and VA integration, diversity initiatives, and seed or bridge funding for preliminary research. Recent named programs include SDMC awards, STRS trial support, the Coltman Fellowship, and the Latin America initiative.
The recent record shows recurring support. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center appears in multiple years, as do Cancer Research and Biostatistics and Research Institute at Nationwide. Program names such as SWOG/HOPE IMPACT, STRS, and SDMC awards recur across years, indicating ongoing network-based funding.
The grant-size distribution is $32,054 at the 25th percentile, $55,613 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include both $62,500 seed grants and larger six-figure infrastructure and program awards.
Several active programs accept unsolicited submissions, including the Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship, the SWOG Leadership and Project Development Course, the SEED Fund, the John Crowley, PhD Award, Committee Meeting Funds, LeaP, Secondary Data Analysis, STrS, the Coltman Fellowship, and CRA/Nurse Travel Support.
The top state by grant count is Washington, driven by repeated awards to Seattle-based SWOG institutions. Recent U.S. recipient cities also include New York, Houston, Columbus, San Antonio, Scottsdale, Tampa, and New Haven.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Hope Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: SWOG members and their collaborators; SWOG and Hope Foundation staff are also welcome to apply.
Deadline: Now through September 1 (annual call)
Who can apply: Study Chairs/Leadership.
Deadline: Rolling
Who can apply: SWOG Committee Chairs; submit 4 weeks in advance.
Deadline: Rolling (submit 4 weeks in advance)
Who can apply: Study Chairs/Leadership; trial must be nearing activation or within 12 months since activation; committee chair and executive officer support required; designed for trials lacking industry dollars supporting educational interventions.
Deadline: Rolling
Who can apply: SWOG Member Investigators.
Deadline: Rolling
Who can apply: VA Medical Centers.
Deadline: October 2
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $319,495 | 2025 | HOPE SWOG SDMC AWARD |
| CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS | SEATTLE, WA | $250,000 | 2025 | HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD |
| NORTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | GAINESVILLE, FL | $202,500 | 2025 | SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD |
| FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING VETERANS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $153,047 | 2025 | SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON | HOUSTON, TX | $152,101 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $151,000 | 2025 | HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD |
| CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS | SEATTLE, WA | $149,934 | 2025 | SWOG LATIN AMERICA INITIATIVE |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $125,000 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | TAMPA, FL | $125,000 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $125,000 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE | COLUMBUS, OH | $121,252 | 2025 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2312 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $98,131 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | PROVIDENCE, RI | $90,979 | 2025 | SWOG DIVERSITY OFFICER |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $84,500 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD |
| RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE | COLUMBUS, OH | $72,520 | 2025 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2303 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HOUSTON, TX | $62,500 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | $59,635 | 2025 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE CAREER ENGAGEMENT AWARD |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | SWOG/HOPE CAREER ENGAGEMENT AWARD |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER | AURORA, CO | $33,258 | 2025 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HSC AT HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $16,718 | 2025 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $12,308 | 2025 | GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $6,281 | 2025 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2205 |
| MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $175,000 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE | COLUMBUS, OH | $150,000 | 2024 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2212 |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $125,000 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | $100,000 | 2024 | COLTMAN FELLOWSHIP |
| THE JACKSON LABORATORY | BAR HARBOR, ME | $75,000 | 2024 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2108 |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $62,500 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $62,500 | 2024 | NCORP PILOT |
| RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | PROVIDENCE, RI | $55,613 | 2024 | SWOG DIVERSITY OFFICER |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2024 | COLTMAN FELLOWSHIP |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | CORAL GABLES, FL | $32,054 | 2024 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $31,674 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $30,898 | 2024 | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $27,978 | 2024 | STRS FUNDING |
| JOHNS HOPKINS | BALTIMORE, MD | $26,685 | 2024 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HSC AT HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $17,623 | 2024 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $11,698 | 2024 | GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $250,000 | 2023 | STATISTICAL DAT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $202,869 | 2023 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING VETERANS' HEALTH RESEARCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $146,874 | 2023 | VA INTEGRATION SUPPORT |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HSC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $125,000 | 2023 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $125,000 | 2023 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $112,037 | 2023 | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT |
| THE JACKSON LABORATORY | BAR HARBOR, ME | $75,000 | 2023 | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2108 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $62,500 | 2023 | NCORP PILOT |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | HONOLULU, HI | $62,500 | 2023 | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH | SEATTLE, WA | $62,500 | 2023 | SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH |
CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS
$250,000HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD
NORTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
$202,500SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING VETERANS
$153,047SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON
$152,101SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD
HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD
CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS
$149,934SWOG LATIN AMERICA INITIATIVE
RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE
$121,252STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2312
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
$98,131SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD
RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE
$72,520STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2303
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
$33,258DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HSC AT HOUSTON
$16,718DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA
$175,000SWOG/HOPE IMPACT
RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE
$150,000STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2212
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$50,000COLTMAN FELLOWSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
$30,898SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HSC AT HOUSTON
$17,623DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING VETERANS' HEALTH RESEARCH
$146,874VA INTEGRATION SUPPORT
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HSC
$125,000SWOG/HOPE IMPACT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$112,037SWOG/HOPE IMPACT
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
$62,500SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING