Children's Cancer Research Fund

Name

Children's Cancer Research Fund

Legal name

Children's Cancer Research Fund

Website

https://childrenscancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Childhood Cancer Research Funding

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer research
• Pediatric oncology funding
• Nonprofit research grants
• Cancer survivorship care
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting childhood cancer research. CCRF is a 501(c)(3) organization with Federal Tax ID 41-1893645.
2. Signature Events: Revenue from participation-based events like marathons and community fundraisers where supporters raise money.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests, estate gifts, and legacy donations that provide long-term funding for research.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and matching programs from corporate partners supporting specific initiatives.
5. Named Research Funds: Designated funds like the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund receive donations specifically tied to those research areas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Children's Cancer Research Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds transformational childhood cancer research, supports pediatric oncology researchers through grants and fellowships, hosts disease-specific research funds (e.g., Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund, Pediatric AML Collaborative), operates a survivorship clinic (Katie Hageboeck CCRF Clinic at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital), and delivers family support programs such as Big Dreams Tour and Camp Norden. All engagement is donation-based; families and children receive services at no cost.

Product overview

Children's Cancer Research Fund is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit that operates as a platform of interconnected programs unified by the mission to end childhood cancer. The core offering is a Research Grants Program that funds bright scientists whose ideas can make the greatest impact for children. Around this core, CCRF organizes disease-specific funds (Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund, Pediatric AML Collaborative), a clinical facility (Katie Hageboeck CCRF Clinic), family support programs (Big Dreams Tour, Camp Norden, C.C. Bear), educational initiatives (CCRF Fellowship Program), and fundraising campaigns (Chasing a Cure with Randy Moss, Marathon/Runners Unite). These products work together to fund research, accelerate treatments from lab to bedside, and provide direct support to children and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research Grants Program CCRF's core program funding transformational research grants for scientists across the country working on childhood cancer treatments and cures; every dollar donated to CCRF helps researchers secure an average of $18 in additional government funding.
• Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund A dedicated disease-specific research fund at CCRF supporting osteosarcoma research; 100% of donations go directly to osteosarcoma research, with the fund having raised over $4.4 million and contributed to 16 new genetic targets identified for osteosarcoma.
• Pediatric AML Collaborative A national coalition hosted by CCRF that unites families, foundations, clinicians, and researchers to accelerate progress across all forms of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia through shared resources, financial stewardship, grantmaking infrastructure, and a multi-institution scientific advisory panel.
• Katie Hageboeck Children's Cancer Research Fund Clinic A survivorship clinic adjacent to M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, designed to speed the translation of research into treatments for childhood cancer; delivers over 10,300 exam visits and 5,500 infusion visits annually.
• Big Dreams Tour A program that empowers kids fighting cancer to be creative and preserve their legacy through music videos, animation, and virtual reality experiences. Created in partnership with musician James Orrigo; free to families.
• Camp Norden A summer camp for kids who have or have had cancer to connect with peers and have a memorable camp experience; free to families, funded by donations.
• CCRF Fellowship Program A multi-year fellowship curriculum at the University of Minnesota that equips emerging clinician-researchers with hands-on experience in patient care and research, including training in CAR-T therapy and gene therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• For every $1 donated, researchers secure $18 in additional funding from government and other sources
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• James Orrigo (Social Entrepreneur)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Creator of the Big Dreams Tour program in partnership with CCRF. The initiative creates music videos, animation, and VR experiences for children battling cancer, providing moments of joy through creative expression.
• VOSKERminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 December 2025VOSKER provided VKX cellular security cameras for filming the Big Dreams Tour program, demonstrating their cameras' versatility while supporting the childhood cancer cause.
• Team Nat / Great Cycle ChallengecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Team Nat riders cycled millions of miles raising funds for osteosarcoma research, funding Dr. Jaime Modiano's work on developing a blood test for bone cancer detection.
• M Health Fairview Masonic Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. CCRF-funded Katie's Clinic is located adjacent to Masonic Children's Hospital. The clinic serves as a hub for translating research into patient care with over 10,300 exam visits and 5,500 infusion visits annually.
• Randy Moss (NFL Hall of Fame)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNFL legend Randy Moss has partnered with CCRF for the 'Chasing a Cure' campaign. The initiative includes a boat sweepstakes where supporters can win Randy Moss's boat while donating to childhood cancer research.
• The Pediatric AML CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national coalition hosted by CCRF uniting families, foundations, clinicians, and researchers to accelerate progress across pediatric AML. Provides financial stewardship and grantmaking infrastructure with scientific guidance from a multi-institution advisory panel.
• Fight Osteosarcoma Together (5 organizations)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerZach's Fund teamed up with 5 other cancer research funding organizations to create the Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant - a $1.5 million collaborative grant to accelerate osteosarcoma research.
• KS95 RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing media partner that helped raise awareness for CCRF and Zach's Fund. Featured Zach Sobiech's interview for Kids campaign and continues supporting through legacy content.
• Wayfarer Entertainment / Justin BaldonicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFilmmaker Justin Baldoni spent a week with the Sobiech family creating the documentary 'Meet Zach Sobiech: My Last Days.' The Wayfarer Entertainment team continues to support the mission.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry retailer partnership where 20% of 'Clouds necklace' proceeds support the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund during designated promotional periods.
• Disney+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStreaming platform that released the 'Clouds' movie in October 2020, based on Zach Sobiech's life and song, raising significant awareness for osteosarcoma research.
• Fidelity, Schwab, BNY MellonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAF Direct widget enables donors with accounts at Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon to make donations directly to CCRF through their donor advised funds.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research: Rally Foundation funds childhood cancer research through community-driven peer-to-peer fundraising, similar to CCRF's "Be a Fundraiser" model. Both organizations emphasize donor activation and rally-style events.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: CureSearch funds pediatric oncology research and provides support resources to families, closely mirroring CCRF's combined research-grants + family-support model. It is a directly comparable national childhood cancer nonprofit.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation funds pediatric oncology research and clinical trials through corporate partnerships and grassroots fundraising, comparable to CCRF in research-grant focus and donor-driven revenue model.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: St. Baldrick's Foundation is one of the largest U.S. nonprofits focused exclusively on funding childhood cancer research grants, with comparable head-shaving and marathon fundraising motions. It is the closest direct comparable to CCRF in mission (pediatric cancer research funding), revenue model (event-driven donations), and beneficiary population.
• Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation: Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation funds pediatric oncology research through corporate partnerships and grassroots campaigns, directly comparable to CCRF's research grantmaking focus and disease-specific initiatives.
• National Children's Cancer Society: The National Children's Cancer Society provides financial and emotional support to families while also funding research, closely paralleling CCRF's dual research-plus-family-support mission. It is a directly comparable national pediatric cancer nonprofit.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation funds pediatric cancer research with a similar donation-supported, story-driven fundraising model and supports both research grants and family support programs. It directly competes with CCRF for childhood-cancer-specific donor dollars and grants.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society is the largest U.S. cancer-focused nonprofit, funding research across all ages including pediatric oncology. It competes with CCRF for general cancer-cause donors but operates at far broader scale.
• V Foundation for Cancer Research: V Foundation is a major cancer research grantmaking nonprofit; while not pediatric-exclusive, its grantmaking model and competitive research funding approach directly overlap with CCRF's research grants program. It is a broader incumbent whose portfolio competes for the same donor attention.

Regional players

• Childhood Cancer Canada: Childhood Cancer Canada funds pediatric cancer research and family support in Canada, comparable in mission and programs to CCRF but operating in a different geography (Canada vs. CCRF's U.S. donor base).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childrenscancer

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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