The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation

What The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation does

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, founded in 2011 and headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with EIN 45-3633809. Its stated mission is to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and fund research of esophageal cancer. The foundation serves esophageal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families of those lost to the disease, and operates as a volunteer-driven advocacy organization with 1–10 staff and a distributed network of volunteer event coordinators.

The foundation's core offerings are a research grant program and a calendar of awareness/fundraising events. Since 2015 it has awarded nine research grants totaling over $100,000 (with grant-level amounts aggregating to approximately $461,505), to institutions including Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of California, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Indiana University, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The Ohio State University, and The Cleveland Clinic. Research areas funded include Barrett's esophagus progression, breath-based early detection, HER2-targeted therapy resistance, dietary/ polygenic risk integration, and spray cryotherapy. Annual walk/run and 5K events are hosted across approximately nine U.S. geographies (Rhode Island, Tampa FL, Niantic CT, Brooklyn NY, Colorado, Long Branch NJ, St. Louis MO, St. Charles MO) plus a global virtual walk/run, with additional formats such as pickleball tournaments. Educational resources include a free survivor e-book, a survivor video series, and website content covering risk factors (GERD, chronic heartburn, obesity, Barrett's esophagus) and screening gaps.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions: tax-deductible one-time and recurring donations (including in-memory, tribute, and gift designations), event registration fees (e.g., $20 per virtual walk/run participant; $20–$25 for in-person events), branded merchandise (periwinkle wristbands, ornaments), and corporate sponsorships at Periwinkle, Gold, and Silver tiers. The go-to-market is event-driven and grassroots: sponsors and donors are recruited via social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube), an email newsletter, peer-to-peer fundraising pages hosted on Neon CRM, and a coordinated April Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month campaign. The foundation does not develop or sell software, APIs, or technology products.

Name

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation

Legal name

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation

Website

https://salgi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises awareness, encourages early detection, and funds research for esophageal cancer through donations, walk/run events, and a research grant program serving patients, survivors, caregivers, and clinicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Research and Awareness Charity

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Esophageal cancer research
• Cancer awareness advocacy
• Early detection promotion
• Nonprofit grant funding
• Charity fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations (one-time and recurring): Tax-deductible charitable donations made by individuals, sponsors, and supporters. Donations may be made in memory, as tribute, or as a gift. This is the primary revenue stream funding the organization's mission of awareness, early detection advocacy, and research grants.
2. Event participation fees: Registration fees for walk/run and awareness events, including virtual events. For example, the 2026 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run charges $20 per participant, with additional fees for event T-shirts.
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise including Periwinkle Esophageal Cancer Awareness Wristbands and 'Got Agita' Snow People Ornaments through the organization's shop.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships of events (walk/run events) at various tier levels (Periwinkle, Gold, Silver), providing revenue and visibility for sponsors in exchange for financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that raises awareness, advocates for early detection, and funds esophageal cancer research through tax-deductible donations, annual walk/run fundraising events (virtual and in-person across multiple U.S. states), corporate event sponsorships, and awareness merchandise sales. It also operates a competitive research grant program that has awarded nine grants totaling over $100,000 to institutions such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Ohio State University, The Cleveland Clinic, and Virginia Mason Medical Center since 2015.

Product overview

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a charitable organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include: an annual Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run as its primary fundraising event; an Esophageal Cancer Research Grant Program that has awarded nine research grants since 2015 to institutions including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Ohio State University, The Cleveland Clinic, and Virginia Mason Medical Center; local in-person and virtual awareness events across multiple U.S. states; free educational resources including survivor e-books and video series; and awareness merchandise including periwinkle wristbands and ornaments. The organization does not offer a software product, platform, or technology service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run Event Annual virtual fundraising event where participants walk, run, bicycle, or use fitness equipment from anywhere to raise awareness and funds for esophageal cancer research; includes registration, custom fundraising pages, and corporate sponsorship tiers.
• In-Person Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walks, Runs, and Events Annual in-person awareness and fundraising events including 5K runs and walks hosted across multiple U.S. states (Connecticut, Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Missouri, New York, Colorado); tickets range from $20 in advance to $25 on event day.
• Esophageal Cancer Research Grant Program Competitive grant program funding esophageal cancer research across prevention, early detection, screening, and treatment; awards grants to 501(c)(3)-certified U.S. nonprofit research institutions including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Ohio State University, The Cleveland Clinic, and Virginia Mason Medical Center.
• Free Esophageal Cancer Survivor Stories E-Book Free downloadable e-book featuring personal stories from esophageal cancer survivors to provide support and hope to those affected by the disease.
• Esophageal Cancer Survivor Video Series Video collection featuring esophageal cancer survivors sharing their experiences to raise awareness and provide peer support, hosted on YouTube.com/SalgiFoundation.
• Esophageal Cancer Awareness Merchandise Branded merchandise including Periwinkle Esophageal Cancer Awareness Wristbands and 'Got Agita' Snow People Ornaments sold through the foundation's online shop, with additional storefronts on Goodshop, eBay Giving Works, and Zazzle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 research grants awarded since 2015 (2015: 1 grant, 2018: 1 grant, 2023: 3 grants, 2025: 4 grants)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Castle Biosciences, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Castle Biosciences, Inc. is a Periwinkle Sponsor of the 2026 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run. Castle Biosciences develops innovative diagnostic tests, including TissueCypher — the first AI-driven precision medicine test to determine a patient's individual risk of progression from Barrett's esophagus to cancer. The sponsorship provides visibility to a relevant healthcare audience while supporting the foundation's mission.
• Greystone Financial Group, LLCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2025Greystone Financial Group, LLC is a Gold Sponsor of Linda's Trail of Love, 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk. The event is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation in memory of Ms. Linda Klueber, who passed away from esophageal cancer.
• Wish FarmscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 April 2025Wish Farms served as Gold Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk, which took place on April 27, 2025 at Gadsden Park, Tampa, FL.
• Bond Excavation, LLCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2025Bond Excavation, LLC is a Gold Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness, held at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT.
• Aaron and Kara FeldmancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2025Aaron and Kara Feldman served as Periwinkle Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.
• Andrew S. Mallon, DO Ear, Nose & Throat AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025Andrew S. Mallon, DO Ear, Nose & Throat Associates served as Silver Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.
• Donald B. Linsky & Associates, P.A.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2025Donald B. Linsky & Associates, P.A. served as Silver Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.
• The Lerman GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 March 2025The Lerman Group served as Gold Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.
• Rosen, Weissman, Gerardo & Coberly CPA Services LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 March 2025Rosen, Weissman, Gerardo & Coberly CPA Services LLC served as Periwinkle Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.
• Ratzan Weissman & BoldtminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2025Ratzan Weissman & Boldt served as Periwinkle Sponsor of Tampa FL's 1st Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, funding research, running awareness/community events (Relay For Life), and providing patient support across all cancer types including esophageal. Comparable event-driven GTM and grantmaking, but with a horizontal (all-cancer) mandate.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Largest U.S. nonprofit focused on blood cancer research and patient support. Comparable mission/grantmaking/awareness-event model, but much larger scale and broader research portfolio.

Others

• National Cancer Institute: The primary U.S. federal funder of cancer research (the natural next-step funder Salgi seed grants feed into, e.g., the Stachler NIH submission). Not a peer in the fundraising sense, but is the ecosystem anchor for the foundation's research output.

Direct peers

• Susan G. Komen: The prototypical disease-specific cancer nonprofit combining research grantmaking, community awareness events (Race for the Cure), and advocacy. Same event-driven GTM and disease-specific mission as Salgi, but at vastly larger scale.
• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: A disease-specific cancer research and advocacy nonprofit that funds research grants, runs community events (PurpleStride walks), and drives awareness for a similarly underfunded cancer. Directly comparable in mission, event-driven fundraising model, and grantmaking structure to Salgi.
• LUNGevity Foundation: Disease-specific lung cancer nonprofit funding research grants, hosting community walks/runs, and running survivor/patient education programs. Closely comparable operating model and single-cancer focus.
• Prevent Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit funding cancer prevention and early-detection research, with community events and advocacy. Directly comparable mission emphasis on early detection — the same pillar Salgi was founded on.
• V Foundation for Cancer Research: Venture-style cancer research grantmaking foundation that funds translational and clinical research across multiple cancer types. Comparable as a research-grantmaking nonprofit, though broader in scope and substantially larger in scale.
• Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association (ECAA): Patient-focused esophageal cancer nonprofit providing support, education, and advocacy. The most direct disease-specific counterpart to Salgi in terms of mission, though weighted toward patient support rather than research grantmaking.
• Lung Cancer Research Foundation: Funds peer-reviewed lung cancer research grants and hosts community fundraising events for a high-mortality, underfunded cancer. Highly comparable in disease-specific focus, grant program structure, and event-based revenue model.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SalgiFoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SalgiFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/SalgiFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/SalgiFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-salgi-esophageal-cancer-research-foundation

Compliance1 record

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