Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $162,500 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$325,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$162,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Maryland. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research | To support research | $200,000 |
| John Hopkins University | To support research | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Kinzler
- Kenneth Vogelstein
- Ilene Vogelstein
- Jeffrey S Chernow
- Eric Weiner
Questions people ask
Does Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $162,500.
Who runs Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Kinzler (President), Kenneth Vogelstein (Vice-President), Ilene Vogelstein (Secretary) and Jeffrey S Chernow (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Basic Cancer Research Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and international.