The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded in 1973 by Nobel Laureate Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi and Attorney/Business Entrepreneur Franklin Salisbury, Sr. NFCR provides scientists in the lab the critical seed funding they need to make game-changing discoveries in cancer detection, treatments, and prevention and ultimately, a cure for all cancers. NFCR has distinguished itself in the cancer research sector by emphasizing “high-risk, high-impact” long-term and transformative pioneering research fields, often overlooked by other major funding sources. With the support of more than 5.7 million individual donors over the last 52 years, NFCR has provided $420 million in funding to cancer research, prevention, and public education. NFCR-supported research has led to some of the most significant life-saving discoveries that benefit patients today.
Our 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. NFCR is committed to making cures possible – cures for all types of cancer.
Our 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 a unique impact on a new and accelerated path to cures. NFCR envisions a world without cancer!
A Cancer Research Charity You Can Trust
NFCR Certified as one of America’s Best Charities
The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) has earned certification by America’s Best Charities, a respected federation that annually screens and affirms nonprofits meeting rigorous standards of accountability, transparency, and program effectiveness. This certification means NFCR is recognized among a select group of top U.S. charities that donors can trust to use contributions responsibly and make a meaningful impact. As a certified member, NFCR is included in workplace giving campaigns and donor outreach efforts that connect generous contributors with high-quality organizations doing important work — giving supporters added confidence that their gifts help advance critical cancer research.
Give With Confidence – NFCR is a Four-Star Charity
NFCR has been evaluated by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, and earned a Four-Star Rating! This is the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator.
We are committed to the pursuit of CURES for ALL cancers.
Platinum Transparency – Optimized for Impact
NFCR has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guidestar), a leading charity watchdog. We remain committed to our mission and serving as a trustworthy steward of our donors’ support.
