NonprofitsCancer Commons

Health Care

Cancer Commons

PALO ALTO, CA

Total revenue

$1.2M

Total expenses

$1.2M

Net assets

$427K

Grants received

$3.4M

77 grants

EIN

453266802

Tax year

2023

Mission

Cancer commons is a non-profit network of patients, scientists, and physicians united by a shared goal to optimize each patient's outcome and maximize collective learning to benefit the next patient.

Programs

2 programs

Partnerships:cancer commons collaborates with organizations that share its patient-focused approach to cancer care. Through a partnership with xcures, cancer commons patients are invited to enroll in xcelsior, a platform trial that integrates precision oncology insights with cuttingedge technology to offer innovative treatment opportunities.cancer commons also maintains partnerships with institutions and organizations supporting patients with complex cancer cases. These entities either refer patients needing expert guidance or provide specialized services directly. Key partnerships in fy2024 included the musella foundation for brain tumor research & information and head for the cure.

Expenses: $92K

Learning health system development:cancer commons developed a prototype learning health system (lhs) software aimed at advancing treatment recommendations through technology. The system is designed to combine real-world patient data and ai analysis to help refine decision-making and assist oncologists in identifying optimal treatment options for patients with advanced cancers.this demo version of the lhs was designed to process and analyze patient cases, assessing its potential to speed up decision-making and provide oncologists with useful, data-driven insights. These efforts lay the foundation for a more efficient case review process with the goal of expanding cancer commons' ability to support more patients and contribute valuable insights to cancer research and care.

Expenses: $30K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.2M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.2M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$709K
Fundraising$129K
Other expenses$463K
Total expenses$1.2M
Total assets$518K
Net assets$427K

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SHELLEY FRISBIE

CFO

Board

$113K

25 hrs/wk

MASAKO YOKOTA

CHIEF OF STAFF

Board

$80K

40 hrs/wk

GREG SIMON

BOARD MEMBER (FROM 8/24/23)

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL STASIOR

BOARD MEMBER (FROM 10/25/23)

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAY M TENENBAUM

FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN

Board

20 hrs/wk

ED STAREN

BOARD MEMBER (THRU 9/28/23)

Board

1 hrs/wk

GLADYS MONROY

BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/14/2024)

Board

1 hrs/wk

PAUL BILLINGS

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LARRY MARTON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

VERN NORVIEL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ADRIENNE NUGENT

DIRECTOR OF SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL OPERATIONS

Staff

$143K

40 hrs/wk

KAMUDI BHAWE

SENIOR SCIENTIST

Staff

$121K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

THE SHELLARD GROUP

ACTING CFO/FINANCIAL

$113K

Grants received

Showing 77 of 77

FromAmountPurposeYear
$150K
MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES
2024
$99K
FURTHER RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
$25K
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING THE WHOLE CANCER COMMUNITY TO LEARN THE BEST WAYS TO TREAT PATIENTS.
2024
$18K
SUPPORT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENTS
2024
$5K
GUIDE CANCER PATIENTS TO NEW CANCER TREATMENTS
2024
$100K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$89K
FURTHER RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
$50K
MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES
2023
$25K
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING THE WHOLE CANCER COMMUNITY TO LEARN THE BEST WAYS TO TREAT PATIENTS.
2023
$25K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2023
$19K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
2023
$7K
SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$7K
MEDICAL RESEARCH
2023
$5K
GUIDE CANCER PATIENTS TO NEW CANCER TREATMENTS
2023
$195K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$100K
FURTHER RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2022
$50K
RESEARCH GRANT
2022
$25K
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING THE WHOLE CANCER COMMUNITY TO LEARN THE BEST WAYS TO TREAT PATIENTS.
2022
$25K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2022
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
OPERATIONS
2022
$5K
GUIDE CANCER PATIENTS TO NEW CANCER TREATMENTS
2022
$3K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$2K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$2K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2022
$194K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$194K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$25K
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING THE WHOLE CANCER COMMUNITY TO LEARN THE BEST WAY TO TREAT PATIENTS.
2021
$11K
MEDICAL RESEARCH
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
2021
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$1K
SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2021
$1K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$230K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$25K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2020
$25K
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITH THE GOAL OF ENABLING THE WHOLE CANCER COMMUNITY TO LEARN THE BEST WAY TO TREAT PATIENTS.
2020
$20K
RESEARCH GRANT
2020
$15K
PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT
2020
$10K
To support the organization's medical assistance programs
2020
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2020
$9K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
GUIDE CANCER PATIENTS TO NEW CANCER TREATMENTS
2020
$5K
SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2020
$900
Matching Gift
2020
$100K
Program services
2019
$26K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$26K
PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT
2019
$100K
Program services
2018
$100K
GBM VIRTUAL TRIAL
2018
$28K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$10K
To support the organization's nonprofit network of patients, physicians, and scientists
2018
$5K
GUIDE CANCER PATIENTS TO NEW CANCER TREATMENTS
2018
$50K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2017
$16K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$3.4M from 30 funders · 77 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$902K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$650K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$587K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Starhill Associates Inc

$288K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

H8 Cancer Foundation

$200K · 2 grants · 2018–2019

Brownstone Foundation

$125K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$100K · 1 grant · 2023

Richard Allan Barry Family Charitable Foundation

$100K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Details

EIN453266802
NTEE codeE60
Subsection03
Ruling date2012-07
Formed2011
Employees8
Volunteers4
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