Causes: Cancer, Community Foundations, Health, Philanthropy, Public Health

Mission: Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds we raise are invested back into our communities to benefit the people of Maine. MCF leads a statewide effort to foster and grow the most promising and effective cancer-fighting efforts available to the people of Maine through a combination of grant-based financial support and coalition building.

Results: Since our formation in 1976, Maine Cancer Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to hundreds of organizations state-wide. A complete catalog of our grant recipients can be found here: https://mainecancer. org/awarded-grants

Target demographics: the fight against cancer

Direct beneficiaries per year: the people of Maine by distributing more than $3 million in grants to fight cancer!

Geographic areas served: Maine

Programs: grant funding for cancer prevention, early detection and access to care.