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Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer

Richmond, Virginia  ·  EIN 043632101  ·  Private foundation

Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $19.8M in annual giving against $35.6M in assets. This page documents the 38 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$19.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.6M
Total assets
38
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer funds

Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc
SUPPORT FOR MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH IN CANCER INDICATIONS
Sherborn, MA$28.5M2023
Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc
SUPPORT FOR MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH IN CANCER INDICATIONS
Sherborn, MA$27.1M2024
Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc
SUPPORT FOR MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH IN CANCER INDICATIONS
Sherborn, MA$25.6M2022
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS AND CLINCIANS TO ADVANCE THE STATE OF CANCER SCIENCE
Baltimore, MD$8.0M2022
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$8.0M2019
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS AND CLINCIANS TO ADVANCE THE STATE OF CANCER SCIENCE
Baltimore, MD$8.0M2023
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS AND CLINCIANS TO ADVANCE THE STATE OF CANCER SCIENCE
Baltimore, MD$8.0M2024
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
SUPPORT PROGRESS IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH AGAINST CANCER
New York, NY$8.0M2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center
SUPPORT PROGRESS IN IMPROVING CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS WITH CANCER
Houston, TX$7.5M2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center
SUPPORT PROGRESS IN IMPROVING CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS WITH CANCER
Houston, TX$7.5M2023
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER RESEARCH
New York, NY$7.0M2019
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
SUPPORT PROGRESS IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH AGAINST CANCER
New York, NY$7.0M2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
SUPPORT PROGRESS IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH AGAINST CANCER
New York, NY$6.0M2023
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$6.0M2020
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER RESEARCH
New York, NY$5.2M2020

Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$24.3M
2020$19.8M
2022$47.5M
2023$55.1M
2024$55.9M

How to apply for funding from Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer

Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer

Does Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer accept grant applications?
Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer fund?
Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc, Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc, Commonwealth Cancer Consortium Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer give in grants?
Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer reported $19.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $202.6M over 38 grants.
Where is Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer located?
Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043632101.
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About this profile. This page is built from Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.