Private foundation · EIN 35-1650570 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Medical research

Walther Cancer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $7.5M total, median $7.5M. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$7.5M
Median grant
$7.5M
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$167M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grants Paid - See AttachedIndianapolis, INSee attached$7.5M

About this foundation

Walther Cancer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Patricia Dean, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Walther Cancer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Walther Cancer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.5M across 1 grants, a median of $7.5M.

Where does Walther Cancer Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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