Cancer Research Grants

1,727 foundations$1.6B total annual giving$10K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 1,727 grantmaking foundations funding cancer research programs, with combined annual giving of $1.6B. The median grant size for cancer research is $10K.

Cancer Research Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,727

Total Annual Giving

$1.6B

Total Assets Under Management

$124.4B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

37,891

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Live programs funding cancer research that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 17 days (Aug 29, 2026)Award: Up to $50K

Edwards Foundation, Inc. Cancer Research Fund (CRF)

From Edwards Foundation Inc Attn Monte Ward C/O Chhi

cancer researchcancer preventioncancer screening+4 more

Who can apply: Principal Investigator(s) must hold a faculty appointment within the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine or serve on the medical staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital. Medical staff at other Marshall Health Network facilities may participate in other project roles such as Co-PI or Co-I.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies

Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Research Grants

From Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Isabella County

cancer researchcancer detectioncancer treatment+2 more

Who can apply: Researchers at U.S. nonprofit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. Priority is given to researchers new to cancer research or established investigators with new approaches. Post-docs may apply with an independent researcher as co-PI and a mentor support letter. Project must be one year in duration; nonprofit status and applicable human/animal approvals are required before initiation.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies

Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Cancer Research Grants

From Elsa U Pardee Foundation

cancer researchcancer detectioncancer treatment+2 more

Who can apply: Priority is given to researchers at U.S. nonprofit institutions proposing cancer research. Post-docs are eligible if an independent researcher is included as co-PI. Projects should be one year in duration. Applications requesting more than 5% overhead are usually not considered. Essential equipment cannot exceed $5,000. Human subjects/animal approvals and nonprofit verification may be required before project initiation.

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Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Research Grants

From Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Gratiot County

Cancer researchCancer detectionCancer treatment+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be investigators at United States nonprofit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. Projects must be relevant to cancer detection, treatment, or cure. Nonprofit status verification and applicable human subjects/animal approvals are required prior to project initiation. Overhead above 5% is usually not considered; essential equipment cannot exceed $5000.

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Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Research Grants

From Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Midland and Gladwin

Cancer researchCancer treatmentCancer cure+2 more

Who can apply: Researchers at U.S. nonprofit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. Priority is given to new researchers in cancer research and established investigators examining new approaches. Post-docs are eligible with an independent researcher co-PI. Projects are supported for one year; indirect costs are limited to 5%.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Up to $250K

Research Grant

From Robert L Fine Cancer Research

pancreatic cancer researchtranslational researchbench-to-bedside advances+3 more

Who can apply: Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories, as well as other non-profit organizations. Principal investigators must hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and have been awarded no more than one RO1 or RO1 equivalent, including competitive renewals. Up to two principal investigators are allowable. Foreign organizations must include an IRS determination letter recognizing tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.

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Largest Cancer Research Foundations

FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$122.1M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$58K

H300National
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$47.7M

Total Assets

$532.2M

Median Grant

$303K

G300National
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$24.2M

Total Assets

$129.6M

Median Grant

$243K

H300National
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$23.1M

Total Assets

$1.7B

Median Grant

$20K

G300National
THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH (US) LTD

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$19.5M

Total Assets

$105.5M

Median Grant

$376K

G30National
ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION

WYNNEWOOD, PA

Annual Giving

$19.1M

Total Assets

$40.6M

Median Grant

$148K

H30National
Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation

BOLINGBROOK, IL

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$3M

Median Grant

$100K

H30unknown
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$4.2M

Total Assets

$5.3B

Median Grant

$20K

H300Regional
CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Annual Giving

$3.7M

Total Assets

$157.5M

Median Grant

$66K

G300Local
ALLIANCE NCTN FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$24K

G30National
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Where Cancer Research Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

New YorkView all
Foundations

182

Total Giving

$83M

FloridaView all
Foundations

155

Total Giving

$108.7M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

147

Total Giving

$192.8M

TexasView all
Foundations

129

Total Giving

$256.4M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

101

Total Giving

$41.7M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

92

Total Giving

$48.8M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

77

Total Giving

$21.7M

MissouriView all
Foundations

74

Total Giving

$47.3M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

65

Total Giving

$102.8M

OhioView all
Foundations

58

Total Giving

$48.2M

MichiganView all
Foundations

44

Total Giving

$152.5M

NevadaView all
Foundations

43

Total Giving

$9.3M

DelawareView all
Foundations

38

Total Giving

$39.3M

ConnecticutView all
Foundations

35

Total Giving

$9.3M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

34

Total Giving

$9.5M

Types of Foundations in Cancer Research

Family Foundation833 (48.2%)

$312.4M in annual giving

Independent Foundation456 (26.4%)

$240.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit119 (6.9%)

$547.5M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation72 (4.2%)

$4.3M in annual giving

Issue Fund64 (3.7%)

$97.9M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation33 (1.9%)

$23.5M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary28 (1.6%)

$99.3M in annual giving

Other122 (7.1%)

$248.2M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Cancer Research

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

38%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

64%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Cancer Research foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 38% of Cancer Research foundations actively fund new organizations, and 64% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Research Grants

How many foundations fund cancer research?
There are 1,727 grantmaking foundations that fund cancer research programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for cancer research?
The median grant from foundations funding cancer research is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest cancer research foundations?
The largest foundations funding cancer research by annual giving include FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER, THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC, CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, with combined giving of $194M.
Which states have the most cancer research funders?
The states with the most cancer research foundations are New York (182), Florida (155), California (147). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find cancer research grants for my nonprofit?
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