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Founded
1946
Led by
Yung S. Lie, PhD
HQ in
New York, NY

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
~$430 million invested in cancer research and more than 4,000 young scientists funded since 1946
Growth in last 3 years?
11% decline in clients served, due to COVID
How is money spent?
$22,076,189 spent last fiscal year to serve 189 investigators
Is fundraising efficient?
24¢ spent to raise $1 from 1,804 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
18 staff + 50 volunteers + board of 35
Mission
To identify the most brilliant, creative, and daring scientists early in their careers and provide them critical support to pursue their revolutionary ideas in cancer research
Topic(s)
Medical Research, Healthcare
People Served
Sick People
Location(s)
4 (view list)

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