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Named Grant Opportunities
Direct your philanthropy to advance innovative cancer research.
The Impact of Early‑Stage Research Support
Early investment in cancer research can have a powerful multiplier effect. Tower‑supported research helps:
- Generate proof‑of‑concept and first‑in‑field data
- Advance emerging investigators at critical career stages
- Translate promising discoveries toward clinical relevance
- Competitive positioning for subsequent national research grants
By funding research when it matters most, Tower helps unlock discoveries that might otherwise remain unexplored.
Naming Opportunities for Scientific Research Grants
A leadership gift allows you to align your philanthropy with a specific area of cancer research while creating enduring impact.
- A gift of $100,000 establishes a named scientific research grant in a donor‑preferred area such as breast, pediatric, pancreatic, or lung cancer.
- A gift of $2.5 million creates a named endowed research fund, providing sustained support for cancer research in perpetuity.
To discuss naming opportunities or how your philanthropy can advance meaningful progress against cancer, please contact info@towercancer.org or 310‑299‑8470.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gift of $100,000 establishes a named scientific research grant in a donor-selected area of cancer research for a one-year grant. Donors may also create a named endowed research fund with a gift of $2.5 million or more providing sustained support for cancer research in perpetuity.
A named scientific research grant is created with a one-time gift of $100,000 and supports a specific cancer research project or area chosen by the donor, such as breast, pediatric, pancreatic, or lung cancer research. A named endowed research fund is established with a $2.5 million gift and is designed to provide ongoing support in perpetuity. Rather than funding a single grant cycle, the endowed fund generates long-term resources that continue supporting cancer research year after year.
Yes. Donors may direct a named scientific research grant to a preferred area of cancer research, such as breast, pediatric, pancreatic, lung cancer, or other areas of interest.
Yes. Named grant opportunities can be established in honor or memory of a loved one, family, foundation, or organization.
Yes. Eligible gifts may be made through a family foundation, donor-advised fund, or other charitable giving vehicle to establish a named scientific research grant or named endowed research fund. Please contact info@towercancer.org or 310-299-8470 to discuss naming opportunities and gift arrangements.
Yes. Families, family foundations, donor-advised funds, corporations, and other groups of donors may work with Tower Cancer Research Foundation to establish a named grant together. Naming recognition and gift structures can be tailored to reflect the donors' preferences. Please contact info@towercancer.org or 310-299-8470 to discuss available options.
Gift structures may be flexible depending on the donor's circumstances and philanthropic goals. Please contact us at info@towercancer.org or 310-299-8470 to discuss whether a multi-year pledge can be used to fulfill the funding requirement for a named scientific research grant or endowed research fund.
Please contact us at info@towercancer.org or 310-299-8470 to discuss named scientific research grant opportunities.
Yes. Donors receive updates on the progress of the research funded by their named grant. They also have the opportunity to speak directly with the funded researcher and, at the conclusion of the grant cycle, review a final report detailing the project's outcomes, findings, and impact.
Named grants are generally directed toward a specific area of cancer research rather than a particular researcher or laboratory. All grant applications undergo a rigorous review process by Tower Cancer Research Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board, which selects the most promising projects based on scientific merit and potential impact. Donors may identify a research area of interest and work with Tower to align their philanthropy with meaningful cancer research priorities.
Yes. Gifts made to establish a named scientific research grant or endowed research fund are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Because individual tax situations vary, donors should consult their tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of their contribution.