Erasca Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 87-1300086
Foundation Overview
Based in San Diego, CA, Erasca Foundation has awarded 49 grants totaling $1,816,100 to organizations in California, Florida and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $265,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,816,100
Total Assets
$1,272,602
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-60%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 70%
7 of 10 recipients (70%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
California
63% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 4 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (52%), San Jose (13%), Half Moon Bay (6%).
Funding Trajectory
-78%
Declining funding trend with 78% decrease over 2 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Healthcare + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (77%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Erasca Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Activates The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partners With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty In Our Communities. The Organization Envisions All Of Their Neighbors Having Access To Basic Needs, Access To Education, And Access To Opportunities. | 2024 |
| San Diego Coastkeeper | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". The San Diego Coastkeeper Protects And Restores Swimmable, Drinkable, Fishable Waters In San Diego County. It Is A Major Force In Transforming The San Diego Region Into A Leader In Sustainable Water Management, Supporting High Biodiversity, Resilient Ecosystems, And Thriving Neighborhoods. | 2024 |
| Every Cure Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Applies Ai To Biomedical Data To Identify The Most Promising Opportunities Across All 22k Diseases And 3k Drugs - Their Ai Platform Can Complete This Work Within Days. They Work With Medical Experts, Physicians, Drug Companies, Academics And Patient Advocacy Groups To Quantify The Strength Of Evidence For Every Drug-disease Match And Prioritize Those With Highest Potential To Relieve Suffering. | 2024 |
| Family Health Centers Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Is Dedicated To Providing Caring, Affordable, High-quality Health Care And Supportive Services To Everyone, With A Special Commitment To Uninsured, Low-income And Medically Underserved Persons. | 2024 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Is Dedicated To Establishing A Global Volunteer Movement That Creates Opportunities For One-to-one Friendships, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, And Inclusive Living For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities (Idd). | 2024 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Provides Nutritional Support To San Diego Residents At Risk Of Malnutrition Due To Critical Illnesses Such As Hiv, Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes, And Chronic Kidney Disease. Mama's Kitchen Strives To Help Its Clients Stay Healthy, Preserve Their Dignity, And Keep Their Families Together By Providing, Medically Tailored Home-delivered Meals And Nutrition Education - All At No Cost. | 2024 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Enables Hospitalized And Medically-supervised Children To Remotely Attend School. | 2024 |
| Foundation For The Children Of The Californias | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Foundation For The Children Of The Californias Is A Tri-national Collaboration With Canada, The United States, And Mexico, Endeavoring To Improve The Health And Nutrition Of Underserved Children In The Border Region Through Support For The Hospital Infantil De Las Californias, A Model Pediatric Specialty Medical And Education Complex, Located In Baja. Hospital Infantil Offers Outpatient Services In 25 Specialties And Services (Including Day Surgeries, Dental, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Etc.) In A 56,000-square-foot Facility. Many Of The Staff Are Volunteers And No Child Is Turned Away For Inability To Pay. Hospital Infantil Treats Over 4000 Patients Every Month From Both Sides Of The Border. | 2024 |
| Lazarex Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Danville, CA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Strives To Improve Cancer Health Outcomes, Fda Cancer Clinical Trial Diversity And Enrollment, And Patient Access To Care By Providing Assistance With Clinical Trial Navigation, Reimbursing Trial Related Travel Costs, And Partnering With At-risk Communities To Mobilize Resources. Their Vision Is That Everyone Affected By Cancer Will Have Hope, Dignity, Support And The Most Advanced Treatments Made Available To Them At All Stages Of Their Journey. | 2024 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | "General Operating Support." The Organization Invests In, Mobilizes, And Unites The Brain Tumor Community To Discover A Cure, Deliver Effective Treatments, And Advocate For Patients And Caregivers. | 2024 |
| Curebound Dba Padres Pedal The Cause | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Raises And Invests Strategic Funding In Translational Cancer Research Projects Aimed At Accelerating New Discoveries To Clinical Application. Padres Pedal The Cause Is Curebound's Largest Signature Event, Bringing Together Thousands Of Participants Each Year To Raise Money For Collaborative Cancer Research. Hosted In Partnership With The Padres, "Pedal" Is San Diego's Most Impactful Fundraising Experience To Fund 80+ Innovative Research Grants In All Types Of Cancer. Curebound Raises And Invests Strategic Funding Into Lifesaving Cancer Research Among Southern California's Best Research Institutions. This Will Be The Second Year Sponsoring Padres Pedal The Cause Held April 7, 2024. 2024. | 2023 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | $25,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Activates The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partners With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty And Inequality In Our Communities. The Organization Envisions All Of Their Neighbors Having Access To Basic Needs, Access To Education, And Access To Opportunities. The Grants Are Used For The General Support Of Bay Area Programs. | 2023 |
| The Brain Tumor Network Inc | $10,000 | Pointe Vedra Beach, FL, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Provides Free, Individualized Navigation To Help Patients And Loved Ones Manage A Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Overcome Treatment Obstacles, And Facilitate Access To Quality Healthcare. | 2023 |
| American Indian Cancer Foundation | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Native-governed Foundation That Addresses The Tremendous Cancer Inequities Faced By Native Communities. It Aims To Eliminate Cancer Burdens Of Indigenous People Through Improved Access To Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment, And Survivor Support. | 2023 |
| Cancer Angels Of San Diego | $25,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is The Only Non-profit That Helps All Types Of Stage Iv Cancer Patients On A Continuous Basis, Providing Consistent Help For As Long As Patients Are Ill Or Unable To Work And Are Facing Severe Financial Distress. | 2023 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Studies | $30,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization's Philosophy Is To Drive Both Scientific Breakthroughs And Inspire The Next Generation Of Elite Scientists. Out Of That, The Education Outreach Department Was Launched With Its Mission To Teach Students/teachers/the Community, Inspire Enthusiasm And Interest In Science, And Promote Public Awareness Of Salk And The Values Of Basic Research As It Relates To The Development Of An Informed Citizenry. | 2023 |
| Sbcs Corporation | $25,000 | Chula Vista, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Community-based Non-profit Established In 1971 That Provides A Comprehensive Range Of Services For Children, Youth, And Families In San Diego County Including Housing Assistance, Independent Living Skills, Employment Readiness, Mental Health Counseling, Domestic Violence And Child Abuse Intervention, Financial Literacy Services, Juvenile Crimes Prevention, Therapeutic Educational Programming, And Meals/nutritional Support. | 2023 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Hub Of Innovation That Brings The Power Of Diversity To Improve Human Health: Diversity Of Disciplines - Life, Physical And Clinical Sciences - And Most Importantly, Diversity Of People. The Grant Goes Toward Supporting Stanford's Sarafan Chem-h Organization. | 2023 |
| The Clearity Foundation | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Strives To Improve The Survival And Quality Of Life Of Women With Ovarian Cancer. The Clearity Foundation Believes That All Women Deserve The Best Possible Therapies For Their Unique Disease And The Best Possible Emotional Support For The Life Challenges. All Services Are Provided Free Of Charge As Patients Should Have Access To The Most Advanced Care, Personalized For Them Regardless Of Their Ability To Pay. | 2023 |
| Curebound Dba Padres Pedal The Cause | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Raises And Invests Strategic Funding In Translational Cancer Research Projects Aimed At Accelerating New Discoveries To Clinical Application. Padres Pedal The Cause Is Curebound's Largest Signature Event, Bringing Together Thousands Of Participants Each Year To Raise Money For Collaborative Cancer Research. Hosted In Partnership With The Padres, "Pedal" Is San Diego's Most Impactful Fundraising Experience To Fund 80+ Innovative Research Grants In All Types Of Cancer. Curebound Raises And Invests Strategic Funding Into Lifesaving Cancer Research Among Southern California's Best Research Institutions. This Will Be The Second Year Sponsoring Padres Pedal The Cause Held April 7, 2024. 2024. | 2023 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | $25,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Activates The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partners With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty And Inequality In Our Communities. The Organization Envisions All Of Their Neighbors Having Access To Basic Needs, Access To Education, And Access To Opportunities. The Grants Are Used For The General Support Of Bay Area Programs. | 2023 |
| The Brain Tumor Network Inc | $10,000 | Pointe Vedra Beach, FL, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Provides Free, Individualized Navigation To Help Patients And Loved Ones Manage A Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Overcome Treatment Obstacles, And Facilitate Access To Quality Healthcare. | 2023 |
| American Indian Cancer Foundation | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Native-governed Foundation That Addresses The Tremendous Cancer Inequities Faced By Native Communities. It Aims To Eliminate Cancer Burdens Of Indigenous People Through Improved Access To Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment, And Survivor Support. | 2023 |
| Cancer Angels Of San Diego | $25,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is The Only Non-profit That Helps All Types Of Stage Iv Cancer Patients On A Continuous Basis, Providing Consistent Help For As Long As Patients Are Ill Or Unable To Work And Are Facing Severe Financial Distress. | 2023 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Studies | $30,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization's Philosophy Is To Drive Both Scientific Breakthroughs And Inspire The Next Generation Of Elite Scientists. Out Of That, The Education Outreach Department Was Launched With Its Mission To Teach Students/teachers/the Community, Inspire Enthusiasm And Interest In Science, And Promote Public Awareness Of Salk And The Values Of Basic Research As It Relates To The Development Of An Informed Citizenry. | 2023 |
| Sbcs Corporation | $25,000 | Chula Vista, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Community-based Non-profit Established In 1971 That Provides A Comprehensive Range Of Services For Children, Youth, And Families In San Diego County Including Housing Assistance, Independent Living Skills, Employment Readiness, Mental Health Counseling, Domestic Violence And Child Abuse Intervention, Financial Literacy Services, Juvenile Crimes Prevention, Therapeutic Educational Programming, And Meals/nutritional Support. | 2023 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Is A Hub Of Innovation That Brings The Power Of Diversity To Improve Human Health: Diversity Of Disciplines - Life, Physical And Clinical Sciences - And Most Importantly, Diversity Of People. The Grant Goes Toward Supporting Stanford's Sarafan Chem-h Organization. | 2023 |
| The Clearity Foundation | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | "General Operating Support". This Organization Strives To Improve The Survival And Quality Of Life Of Women With Ovarian Cancer. The Clearity Foundation Believes That All Women Deserve The Best Possible Therapies For Their Unique Disease And The Best Possible Emotional Support For The Life Challenges. All Services Are Provided Free Of Charge As Patients Should Have Access To The Most Advanced Care, Personalized For Them Regardless Of Their Ability To Pay. | 2023 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | To Invest In, Mobilize, And Unite The Brain Tumor Community To Discover A Cure, Deliver Effective Treatments, And Advocate For Patients And Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Curebound Dba Padres Pedal The Cause | $31,200 | San Diego, CA, US | To Raise And Invest Strategic Funding In Translational Cancer Research Projects Aimed At Accelerating New Discoveries To Clinical Application. | 2022 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Activate The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partner With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty And Inequality In Our Communities. | 2022 |
| The Poetic Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | To Support The Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigators' Consortium (Poetic) And Promote The Early Clinical Development Of Promising Therapies For The Treatment Of Children, Adolescents, And Young Adults With Cancer And Related Disorders. | 2022 |
| The Brain Tumor Network Inc | $25,000 | Pointe Vedra Beach, FL, US | To Provide Free, Individualized Navigation To Help Patients And Loved Ones Manage A Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Overcome Treatment Obstacles, And Facilitate Access To Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enable Hospitalized And Medically-supervised Children To Remotely Attend School. | 2022 |
| Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund | $265,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support And Fund Cancer Research, Education And Other Initiatives. | 2022 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | To Invest In, Mobilize, And Unite The Brain Tumor Community To Discover A Cure, Deliver Effective Treatments, And Advocate For Patients And Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Curebound Dba Padres Pedal The Cause | $31,200 | San Diego, CA, US | To Raise And Invest Strategic Funding In Translational Cancer Research Projects Aimed At Accelerating New Discoveries To Clinical Application. | 2022 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Activate The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partner With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty And Inequality In Our Communities. | 2022 |
| The Poetic Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | To Support The Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigators' Consortium (Poetic) And Promote The Early Clinical Development Of Promising Therapies For The Treatment Of Children, Adolescents, And Young Adults With Cancer And Related Disorders. | 2022 |
| The Brain Tumor Network Inc | $25,000 | Pointe Vedra Beach, FL, US | To Provide Free, Individualized Navigation To Help Patients And Loved Ones Manage A Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Overcome Treatment Obstacles, And Facilitate Access To Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enable Hospitalized And Medically-supervised Children To Remotely Attend School. | 2022 |
| Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund | $265,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support And Fund Cancer Research, Education And Other Initiatives. | 2022 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | To Invest In, Mobilize, And Unite The Brain Tumor Community To Discover A Cure, Deliver Effective Treatments, And Advocate For Patients And Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Curebound Dba Padres Pedal The Cause | $31,200 | San Diego, CA, US | To Raise And Invest Strategic Funding In Translational Cancer Research Projects Aimed At Accelerating New Discoveries To Clinical Application. | 2022 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Activate The Financial And Human Capital Of The Life Sciences Industry And Partner With Nonprofits To Disrupt The Cycle Of Poverty And Inequality In Our Communities. | 2022 |
| The Poetic Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | To Support The Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigators' Consortium (Poetic) And Promote The Early Clinical Development Of Promising Therapies For The Treatment Of Children, Adolescents, And Young Adults With Cancer And Related Disorders. | 2022 |
| The Brain Tumor Network Inc | $25,000 | Pointe Vedra Beach, FL, US | To Provide Free, Individualized Navigation To Help Patients And Loved Ones Manage A Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Overcome Treatment Obstacles, And Facilitate Access To Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Omar's Dream Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enable Hospitalized And Medically-supervised Children To Remotely Attend School. | 2022 |
| Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund | $265,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support And Fund Cancer Research, Education And Other Initiatives. | 2022 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 87-1300086 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3115 MERRYFIELD ROW STE 300 San Diego, CA 92121-1174 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Erasca Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Jonathan Lim |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Nicholas Chetwyn |
| Secretary | Ebun Garner |
| Treasurer | David Chacko |
| Director | James Bristol |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.