The V Foundation is located in Cary, NC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 09/2023, V Foundation employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. V Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, V Foundation generated $47.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, V Foundation has awarded 463 individual grants totaling $217,083,536. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PUT AN END TO CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY 2023, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 26 V SCHOLAR GRANTS TO IDENTIFY, RETAIN AND FURTHER THE CAREERS OF TALENTED YOUNG INVESTIGATORS, 25 GRANTS IN TRANSLATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH, 19 DESIGNATED GRANTS INSPIRED BY PARTICULAR AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC INTEREST AND/OR GEOGRAPHIC REACH, AND 5 ALL-STAR GRANTS TO REINVEST IN PREVIOUS V SCHOLAR OR TRANSLATIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS. THESE GRANTS WERE AWARDS TO RESEARCHERS AT LEADING INSTITUTIONS ACROSS 23 STATES AND CANADA. THE V FOUNDATION ENSURES THAT RESOURCES REACH THE BEST AND MOST PROMISING CANCER RESEARCHERS AND PROJECTS. WE ASSURE DONORS THAT THEY ARE MAKING A SOUND INVESTMENT BECAUSE WE TAKE A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO OUR FUNDING. WE FOCUS ON EMERGING, HIGH-IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE GAPS IN SCIENCE. WE REALIZE THAT, FOR SOMEONE AT RISK OF CANCER OR ALREADY BEING TREATED FOR IT, TIME IS CRITICAL. THERE IS NOT A MOMENT TO LOSE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bast Jr MD Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| George Bodenheimer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Evan Goldberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Constance E Skidmore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Pamela Valvano Strasser Chairwoman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Nicholas P Valvano President Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| The Imagine Group Marketing Solutions | 9/29/22 | $128,761 | 
| Utopic Advertising | 9/29/22 | $100,300 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $20,000,000 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,232,411 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $437,079 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,232,411 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $2,350,929 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $135,485 | 
| Net Rental Income | $96,708 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,170 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $47,813,363 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,478,096 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,200,000 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,022,019 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $356,462 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,729,273 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $81,764 | 
| Other employee benefits | $544,808 | 
| Payroll taxes | $258,773 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $290,743 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $669,951 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,039,733 | 
| Office expenses | $494,132 | 
| Information technology | $418,155 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $156,886 | 
| Travel | $292,277 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,513 | 
| Insurance | $50,999 | 
| All other expenses | $42,757 | 
| Total functional expenses | $50,407,793 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $992,842 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,717,446 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,365,211 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $899,024 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $253,475 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,635,492 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,499,329 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $50,000 | 
| Other assets | $193,159 | 
| Total assets | $99,605,978 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $765,785 | 
| Grants payable | $47,772,994 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $143,437 | 
| Total liabilities | $48,682,216 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,550,108 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,373,654 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $99,605,978 | 
Over the last fiscal year, The V Foundation has awarded $42,164,816 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $50,000 | 
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $800,000 | 
| CITY OF HOPE COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $600,000 | 
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $800,000 | 
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH (UPMC) PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $100,000 | 
| CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $600,000 |