National Foundation for Cancer Research

Mission

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) was founded in 1973 to support cancer research and public education relating to the prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately, a cure for cancer. NFCR promotes and facilitates collaboration among scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery from bench to bedside. <br><br>For nearly four decades, NFCR has been committed to discovery-oriented scientific research - Research for a Cure - cures for all types of cancers. We believe that in order to fully conquer this devastating disease, we must encourage innovative scientists to study cancer at its most fundamental level. Our funding of nearly 50 laboratories worldwide has led to some of the most significant breakthroughs in cancer research, including new approaches such as targeted cancer therapies.

Vision

NFCR is committed to fighting cancer by funding high-risk, high-impact, and potentially high-reward discoveries in the labs and transforming them into life-saving treatments for cancer patients. Through global collaboration, NFCR is making unique impact on a new and accelerated path to cures. NFCR envisions a world without cancer!

Goals

1.NFCR will support innovative research to broaden our understanding of cancer as a genetic mutation disease and to uncover breakthrough discoveries with the goal to end all cancers.
2.Use our expertise, & knowledge to take research breakthrough discoveries from labs to bedside to save lives. We lead initiatives to modernize clinical trials & accelerate innovative oncology startups.
3.Broaden our reach to educate cancer patients and the public with critical information on diagnosis, detection, prevention, and the importance of precision medicines to treat cancers.

Rockville MD | EIN: 04-2531031

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501(c)(3) organization

5515 Security Lane, Suite 1105,
Rockville MD 20852

https://www.nfcr.org

800-321-2873

National Foundation for Cancer Research

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.NFCR will support innovative research to broaden our understanding of cancer as a genetic mutation disease and to uncover breakthrough discoveries with the goal to end all cancers.
2.Use our expertise, & knowledge to take research breakthrough discoveries from labs to bedside to save lives. We lead initiatives to modernize clinical trials & accelerate innovative oncology startups.
3.Broaden our reach to educate cancer patients and the public with critical information on diagnosis, detection, prevention, and the importance of precision medicines to treat cancers.

Rockville MD | EIN: 04-2531031

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

5515 Security Lane, Suite 1105,
Rockville MD 20852

https://www.nfcr.org

800-321-2873

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:73.38% of total expenses

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Liabilities to Assets Ratio:24.48% of total assets

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Working Capital:0.99 years of reserves

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Fundraising Efficiency:$0.19 to raise a dollar

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Score	Metric
100%	Program Expense Ratio:73.38% of total expenses
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:24.48% of total assets
100%	Working Capital:0.99 years of reserves
100%	Fundraising Efficiency:$0.19 to raise a dollar

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