Nonprofit · EIN 23-6296135
INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $94,545,853 | $104,429,815 | -$9,883,962 | $191,981,593 | $81,790,850 | $110,190,743 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $98,007,791 | $97,174,266 | $833,525 | $182,653,136 | $67,057,792 | $115,595,344 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $98,782,288 | $90,482,128 | $8,300,160 | $164,344,413 | $55,921,524 | $108,422,889 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,636,972
- Program service revenue
- $51,182,372
- Investment income
- $296,350
- Royalties
- $430,159
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$272,684
- Other revenue
- $430,159
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $548,088
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,000,890
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,449,724
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,268,414
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $409,706
- Occupancy
- $3,951,040
- Travel
- $1,438,360
- Depreciation
- $4,268,992
- Program services (functional)
- $72,251,275
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,051,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,127,360
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,653,136
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,981,593
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $81,790,850
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,190,743
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,969,873
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,603,799
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$3,648,474
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $113,839,217
- Gross receipts
- $102,872,915
- Employees
- 776
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1944
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,094,243 | $42,028 |
| Dr Robert Uzzo | President & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,509,681 | $72,823 |
| Amy Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,160,000 | $55,526 |
| Jonathan Chernoff | Cancer Center Director Key employee | 49 | $858,027 | $0 | $69,278 |
| John Ryan | Asst Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $840,578 | $50,704 |
| David Wiest | Chief Scientific Officer Key employee | 50 | $624,172 | $0 | $67,129 |
| Elizabeth Plimack | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $491,320 | $0 | $66,529 |
| Michael Hall | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $493,347 | $0 | $58,446 |
| Siddharth Balachandran | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $489,366 | $0 | $53,926 |
| Jerome Maddox | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $490,913 | $43,833 |
| Jarred Matchett | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $426,930 | $44,907 |
| Michael DiFranco | Asst Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $382,261 | $50,978 |
| Shawn Paul Kleitz | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 50 | $353,203 | $0 | $46,769 |
| Carolyn Fang | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $347,572 | $0 | $27,856 |
| Mary Daly | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $328,309 | $0 | $46,174 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Cyphers | Asst Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $166,000 | $36,273 |
| Tausha Saunders | Asst Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $189,946 | $375 |
| Amy Montour | Asst Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $17,848 | $0 |
| Lewis Gould | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chip W Marshall III | Director/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher McNichol | Director/Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Pidgeon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Solomon Luo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Glickman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Hofmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Donald Morel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Federici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Harmon-Weiss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leon O Moulder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Sottosanti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,146,433 | $35,333 |
| Dr Robert Uzzo | President & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,491,495 | $70,802 |
| Amy Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,125,000 | $63,221 |
| John Ryan | Asst Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $779,865 | $47,832 |
| Jonathan Chernoff | Cancer Center Director Key employee | 49 | $611,776 | $0 | $65,792 |
| David Wiest | Chief Scientific Officer Key employee | 50 | $548,379 | $0 | $63,392 |
| Michael Hall | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $499,544 | $0 | $56,118 |
| Elizabeth Plimack | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $486,255 | $0 | $62,792 |
| Jerome Maddox | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $430,792 | $41,195 |
| Jarred Matchett | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $375,789 | $44,621 |
| Efrat Dotan | Associate Professor / MD Highest-paid employee | 50 | $363,566 | $0 | $55,374 |
| Shawn Paul Kleitz | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 50 | $353,680 | $0 | $44,171 |
| Mary Daly | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $328,504 | $0 | $45,145 |
| Michael DiFranco | Asst Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $320,300 | $43,920 |
| Carolyn Fang | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $328,852 | $0 | $26,729 |
| Tausha Saunders | Asst Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $170,878 | $9,526 |
| Timothy Cyphers | Asst Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $123,178 | $31,782 |
| Lewis Gould | Director/Chair (until 2/21/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chip W Marshall III | Director/Chair (from 2/21/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher McNichol | Director/Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Pidgeon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Solomon Luo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Glickman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Hofmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Donald Morel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Federici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Harmon-Weiss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leon O Moulder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Sottosanti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,714,324 | $33,367 |
| Dr Robert Uzzo | President & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,344,951 | $60,588 |
| Amy Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,087,500 | $40,945 |
| John Ryan | Assistant Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $726,123 | $44,812 |
| Jonathan Chernoff | Chief Science Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $630,886 | $0 | $61,674 |
| David Wiest | Chief Scientific Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $527,509 | $0 | $59,424 |
| Michael Hall | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $436,551 | $0 | $53,156 |
| Shawn Paul Kleitz | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $351,234 | $0 | $41,897 |
| Efrat Dotan | Associate Professor / MD Highest-paid employee | 50 | $330,887 | $0 | $52,939 |
| Michael DiFranco | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $313,586 | $31,332 |
| Jerome Maddox | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $262,555 | $26,883 |
| Jarred Matchett | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $120,232 | $11,496 |
| Charna Wright | Assistant Secretary (until 10/20/22) Officer | 1 | $0 | $89,226 | $19,576 |
| Tausha Saunders | Assistant Secretary (from 10/20/22) Officer | 1 | $0 | $72,616 | $4,194 |
| Lewis Gould | Director/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher McNichol | Director/Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Pidgeon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Solomon Luo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Glickman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Hofmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Donald Morel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Federici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Harmon-Weiss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leon O Moulder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chip W Marshall III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Sottosanti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3509 N BROAD ST BOYER PAV 225, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140-4105
- In care of
- % ANTHONY DIASIO VP OF FINANC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael DiFranco, 3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Signed the 990
- Michael DiFranco, Assistant Treasurer
- Phone
- (215) 707-6686
- Website
- www.foxchase.org
Mission
To prevail over cancer, marshaling heart and mind in bold scientific discovery, pioneering prevention and compassionate care.
Program accomplishments
- The Institute for Cancer Research and its Research programs are renowned world-wide for their work in understanding both normal and abnormal cell growth. Scientists are involved in studies of genes that cause or inhibit cancer growth, virology, immunology, chemical carcinogens, cell growth and interaction and gene expression. In recent years, research has increasingly emphasized molecular oncology and genetics, areas which bridge advancing knowledge from the laboratory with new clinical approaches.Expenses $63,248,978 · grants $548,088 · revenue $49,619,763
- The research facilities have been structured to fulfill the needs of the multi-disciplinary research programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center. The facilities have been designed to enhance ongoing research by supplying information, reagents, and technical expertise that are not readily available to the individual investigator.Expenses $9,002,297 · revenue $1,562,609
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-6296135
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,981,593
- Income (IRS master file)
- $102,872,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $94,545,853 | $104,429,815 | $191,981,593 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $98,007,791 | $97,174,266 | $182,653,136 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $98,782,288 | $90,482,128 | $164,344,413 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $98,184,142 | $89,809,102 | $147,654,259 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-6296135).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH is 23-6296135.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michael DiFranco.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 8 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,545,853, expenses of $104,429,815 and total assets of $191,981,593 at year end.
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