Briger Foundation for Oncology Research Inc
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 26-1586986 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.2M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,961 and $1,687,786.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Engineering a next-gen cell therapy for leiomyosarcoma | $5,000,000 |
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | Leiomyosarcoma research | $1,687,786 |
| Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy | San Francisco, CA | Immunotherapy research initiative | $500,000 |
| Israel Water Polo Association | IS | General support | $35,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Accelerating therapy development for uterine leiomyosarcoma | $16,961 |
| Collier Services Foundation Inc | Wickatunk, NJ | General support | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy | San Francisco, CA | Immunotherapy research initiative | $433,720 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Work on uterine leiomyosarcoma | $228,129 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,241,747 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349108181
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1586986
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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