LEUKEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

NORTHFIELD, ILEIN 366102182 Website

Annual Giving

$2.1M+29% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$150K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

To cure leukemia by funding research, and to support patients and families. As the nation's largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research, our grants are accelerating the development of new and better treatments and an ultimate cure for leukemia.

Focus Areas

leukemia researchhematologic malignancy researchcancer researchpediatric oncology researchmedical and biomedical researchuniversity and hospital-based researchearly-career investigator supportpatient/individual assistance

Grant Types

new investigator research grantsresearch grants to academic medical centers and hospitalsindividual assistance program

Funded Initiatives

New Investigator Research Grant Program; over 750 research grants funded worldwide; T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia research projects; $90+ million raised since 1946

How to Apply

Letters of intent due February 14, 2025 by 12pm CT via ProposalCentral. If invited, full application due April 25, 2025. Grants up to $150K over two years for new investigators within seven years of first independent faculty position.

Does Not Fund

Fellows not eligible; applicants with active grants totaling $175K+ or NIH RO1/VA Merit Award not eligible; no renewal applications; no capital equipment above $7,500; no PI salary support; travel limited to $3K; no co-PIs

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+29%

$2.1M

Grants

Median

$150K

States

2023-33%

$1.6M

Grants

Median

$150K

States

2022

$2.4M

Grants

Median

$145K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$150K

Typical Grant (Median)

$150K

Smallest

$150K

25th Pctile

$150K

75th Pctile

$150K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $150K and $150K.

Largest Recent Grants

$150K

2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON

TX · NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

$150K

2024

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES

MN · NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

$150K

2024

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL

MA · NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

$150K

2024

BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE CITY OF HOPE

CA · NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

$150K

2024

Individual Grants (Aggregated)

Individual assistance program

Geographic Focus

$450K3 grants

$300K2 grants

$150K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$10.3M

$2.1M(20.5%)

2023

$6.9M

$1.7M(24.1%)

2022

$6.9M

$2.4M(35.5%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.