named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Research Grant Program
Provides funding to early-career and established scientists conducting innovative research into leukemia, lymphoma, and related hematologic malignancies, with a focus on developing new therapies
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 4 activities
- Co-funding collaborative cancer research grantsCo-funds a $500,000 collaborative grant opportunity with The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research to advance joint scientific efforts in cancer therapeutics.
- Funding blood cancer research through competitive grant programsFunds innovative clinical and basic science research to develop novel therapeutic approaches for leukemia, lymphoma, and related cancers, with a focus on improving treatment efficacy and reducing toxicity. The foundation has awarded over $47 million in grants globally, including more than $47 million to scientists in the United States, supporting over 300 physician-scientists.
- Funding pediatric oncology and integrative medicine initiativesFunds select pediatric oncology initiatives and integrative medicine research, including retrospective and prospective studies evaluating the effectiveness of integrative approaches in treating leukemia and lymphoma, with analysis of medical records from approximately 100 patients.
- Supporting scientific collaboration and knowledge exchangeSupports scientific interchange among leaders in biomedical and integrative medical research to foster collaborations that improve treatment and care for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding music therapy programs for pediatric cancer patientsFunds music therapy programs at six major children's hospitals across the United States as part of its broader support for pediatric oncology and patient quality-of-life initiatives.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Raising public awareness about cancer research fundingEngages Angel Ambassadors to raise awareness, educate the public, and inspire support for funding cancer research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.20M
Contributions & grants$1.98M90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$208K9%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$2.44M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$507K
Grants paid out$1.52M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.95M
Cash$2.08M
Investments$3.49M
Liabilities$4.22M
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves27.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- DANIELLA RICH KILSTOCK — DIRECTOR
- DENISE RICH — PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
- ILONA RICH SCHACHTER — DIRECTOR
- LORRAINE ESCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE RELLA — TREASURER
- PATRICIA QUICK — DIRECTOR
- PAUL SCHINDLER ESQ — DIRECTOR
- STAR JONES — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN D NIMER MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Andrew Warren Partner — Founding Chair of the Young Professionals Committee.
- Ayaan Ahmed Partner — Founder of the Young Professionals Committee, which organizes fundraising events for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Becca Morris Partner — Founding Chair of the Young Professionals Committee.
- Boston Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives funding for music therapy programs from Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Cancer Research UK Partner — Administers grants on behalf of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Added in 2017 to receive funding for music therapy programs from Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Children’s National Medical Center Partner — Receives funding for music therapy and has hosted art therapy programs supported by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Partner — Funded Courtney Jones, PhD for cancer research.
- City of Hope National Medical Center Partner — Host institution for Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center Partner — Hosted an art therapy event with Gabrielle's Angel Foundation in 2015 and received support for an art therapist in 2016.
- Elton John AIDS Foundation Partner — Non-profit organization Keisha Escoffery has worked with.
- Grande Cosmetics Partner — Collaborated with Gabrielle's Angel Foundation on a Giving Tuesday campaign offering customers 30% off, with proceeds supporting the foundation.
- Harvard Medical School Partner — Host institution for Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Jerome E. Groopman
- Hugh Barton Partner — Founding Chair of the Young Professionals Committee.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Funded Theodoros Karantanos, MD, PhD for cancer research.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Partner — Former employer of Michele Keene, where she worked on corporate development and partnerships.
- Lorraine Schwartz Partner — Board member and celebrity jeweler who co-led art therapy initiatives with the Foundation at Children’s National Medical Center and Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
- Louie Torrellas Partner — Founding Chair of the Young Professionals Committee.
- March of Dimes Partner — Former employer of Michele Keene, where she worked on corporate development and partnerships.
- Medical Advisory Board Partner — Approves funding decisions for research grants and awards.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Funded Karlo Perica, MD, PhD for cancer research.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Receives funding for music therapy programs from Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Dr. Stephen D. Nimer, who previously held leadership roles at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, serves as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- National Cancer Institute Network — Restricts grant applications to NCI-designated institutions only.
- Rubenstein Public Relations Partner — Firm where Keisha Escoffery served as representative for the Foundation starting in 2000.
- Seidman Cancer Center Partner — Receives funding for music therapy programs from Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Dr. Stephen D. Nimer, Director of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, serves as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.
- The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Partner — Collaborates with Gabrielle's Angel Foundation to fund a $500,000 joint research grant initiative.
- The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Partner — Host institution for Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Eduardo D. Bruera
- University of California San Francisco Partner — Funded Simone Minnie, PhD for cancer research.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Early-Career Research Investmentmethodology: early-career_research_fundingBy funding early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, innovative research, the foundation generates breakthroughs in blood cancer treatment because emerging investigators often lead transformative science unencumbered by traditional constraints.
- Integrative Research Approachmethodology: integrative_medicineBy supporting both conventional and complementary therapeutic approaches—including botanical agents, nutrition, and mindfulness—the foundation expands treatment options and reduces toxicity because combining modalities may enhance efficacy and patient well-being.
- Translational Research Focusmethodology: translational_research_focusBy funding research with high potential for clinical translation within 3–5 years, the foundation accelerates the development of new, less toxic therapies for leukemia and lymphoma because near-term applicability increases the likelihood of patient impact.