Childrens Cancer Research Fund

Organization Overview

Childrens Cancer Research Fund is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Cancer Research Fund employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Cancer Research Fund 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 12/2020, Childrens Cancer Research Fund generated $22.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $22.0m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 6 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, Childrens Cancer Research Fund has awarded 182 individual grants totaling $66,180,967. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FUND RESEARCH TO PREVENT & CURE CHILDHOOD CANCERS, PROVIDE PATIENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT EDUCATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH PROGRAMIN 2021, CCRF AWARDED $9.9 MILLION IN RESEARCH AND PROGRAM GRANTS DESIGNED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN MAJOR AREAS OF NEED IN THE CHILDHOOD CANCER ECOSYSTEM:HARD TO TREAT CANCERS - WE FUEL RESEARCH FOR CANCERS WHERE SURVIVAL RATES HAVE STALLED OR NOT IMPROVED IN YEARS. THIS INCLUDES AGGRESSIVE AND DEADLY CANCERS LIKE BRAIN TUMORS, SARCOMAS AND SPECIFIC TYPES OF LEUKEMIAS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. SURVIVORSHIP - MANY CHILDREN WHO SURVIVE CANCER DEAL WITH THE LATE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION OR SURGERY, WHICH RANGE FROM HEARING LOSS TO HEART CONDITIONS TO INFERTILITY. MORE RESEARCH IS NEEDED IN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY TREAT YOUNG ADULTS POST-CANCER AND CURB OR ELIMINATE THESE LATE EFFECTS, ESPECIALLY FOR NEW IMMUNE-BASED AND TARGETED THERAPIES DEVELOPED IN RECENT YEARS.EMERGING SCIENTISTS - WE IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT HIGHLY QUALIFIED RESEARCHERS EARLY IN THEIR CAREERS, HELPING THEM ESTABLISH THEIR LABS AND COMPLETE INITIAL RESEARCH, WHICH MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM RECEIVE THE FEDERAL GRANTS NECESSARY TO BRING NEW THERAPIES AND CURES TO CHILDREN.DISPARITIES - WE FUND RESEARCH THAT WILL IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE AT GREATER RISK FOR POOR OUTCOMES BASED ON RACE, ETHNICITY AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.


EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMGENERATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHERS, ARE KEY PARTS OF OUR MISSION. WE REACH MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND IN-KIND TELEVISION, RADIO AND PRINT ADVERTISING TO SHARE THE STORIES OF KIDS, FAMILIES AND RESEARCHERS. WE ALSO FUND PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY AND BMT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS RECRUIT AND RETAIN THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH. WE'RE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MARK E. NESBIT LECTURESHIP IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY AND THE NORMA K.C. RAMSAY, MD, DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR LECTURESHIP SERIES. BOTH OF THESE BRING NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHILDHOOD CANCER EXPERTS TO MINNESOTA TO SPEAK ON CURRENT CLINICAL AND RESEARCH ISSUES, AND TO BUILD NEW RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS.


PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMWE FUND A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CANCER, INCLUDING THE BIG DREAMS VIRTUAL REALITY TOUR WITH JAMES ORRIGO, WHICH LEVERAGES VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY TO "MEET" WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS TO WRITE SONGS AND CREATE MUSIC VIDEOS; CAMP NORDEN, A SUMMER CAMP DESIGNED ESPECIALLY TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES; AND MOMCOLOGY PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT AND GAIN VALUABLE SUPPORT FROM PEERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED VIRTUAL RESTORATIVE EDUCATIONAL RETREATS, ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS AND PEER SUPPORT RESEARCH. FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS AND KIDS SHOW THAT THIS EXPERIENCE IS INVALUABLE DURING A TIME OF STRESS, ISOLATION AND UNCERTAINTY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$590,380
Related organizations$0
Government grants $582,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$20,741,975
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $438,554
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$21,914,555
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $79,454
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $22,300
Net Income from Fundraising Events $208,690
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,272,354

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Cancer Research Fund has awarded $8,546,220 in support to 29 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

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Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH

$2,500,000

VARIOUS OTHER ENTITIES

PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH

$777,385

CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY GROUP FOUNDATION

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK IN HARNESSING THE POWER OF DATA TO SUPPORT RESEARCHERS

$500,000

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

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Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: OSTEOSARCOMA RESEARCH

$396,962

REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANISCO

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HARD TO TREAT CANCER RESEARCH

$375,000

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

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Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: HEPATOBLASTOMA RESEARCH

$296,850
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Childrens Cancer Research Fund has recieved totaling $65,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lisa Stuart Schmoker Family Foundation

Edina, MN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$50,000
Deluxe Corporation Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
Easthampton Savings Foundation

Easthampton, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$500
George And Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Fort Mitchell, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$300
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$745,506
Earnings$143,879
Ending Balance$889,385

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