About Us

The V Foundation funds high-risk, high-reward research projects for all types of cancer from the best and brightest scientists at the 74 National Cancer Institute Designated Cancer Centers as well as other exceptional institutions in the United States and Canada. To do this, we select grants for funding through a process strictly supervised by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Committee.

To date, we’ve awarded nearly $458 million in cancer research funding to over 1,423 grantees. This includes research funds dedicated to women’s health, racial and ethnic disparities and pediatric cancers.

V Foundation-funded researchers, throughout their careers, have gone on to participate in nearly 1,100 clinical trials and earned $22 billion in additional cancer research funding. Because of research, there are now 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S.

We give 100% of all direct donations directly to groundbreaking research, as an endowment covers administrative expenses. The V Foundation is the best steward of donor dollars, earning high distinction from multiple leading non-profit evaluators, including 13 consecutive four-star ratings (out of 4) from Charity Navigator. This places us in the top 2% of charities nationally.