Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation

EIN 23-2224978 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in PA, NY
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In 2024, Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation based in PA paid 8 grants totaling $95.3K to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $77K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included THE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIV, and EPISCOPAL ACADEMY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$154,114
Giving (latest yr)
$95,250
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Accountability Project$77,000
  • American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ$10,000
  • Episcopal Academy$5,000
  • Scribe Video Center$1,000
  • Why Not Prosper$1,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$84,250 · 5 grants
  • New York$11,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (8)

The Accountability Project
Philadelphia, PA
General
$77,000
American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ
New York, NY
General
$10,000
Episcopal Academy
Newtown Square, PA
General
$5,000
Why Not Prosper
Philadelphia, PA
General
$1,000
Scribe Video Center
Philadelphia, PA
General
$1,000
Israeli Pediatric Brain Tumor Assoc
New York, NY
General
$500
Jerusalem Int'l Sports Center
New York, NY
General
$500
Philly Truce Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
General
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $95.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $77K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include THE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIV, EPISCOPAL ACADEMY, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Djerassi Cancer Research Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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