Milheim Foundation

Background
Philosophy/Focus Awards granted for research for the prevention, treatment, or cure of cancer.

Major Fields of Interest Research

Type of Grants Grants to individuals, cancer, medical research.

Grants Restrictions Organization must be a non-profit institution dedicated to scientific research and humanitarian purposes and be exempt from federal income taxes.

Number of Staff 1 part-time

Assets Year ended 12/31/96: $1,600,394


Grants Analysis
Total Annual Giving $127,572

Number Funded 12 to 15

Ratios of Funded/Applied Approximately 12%

Typical Range $10,000 - $22,000

Cancer/Prevention/Control
Projects Funded
CTRC Institute in San Antonio, 1998-99; UT Health Services Center, 1997-98.


Application Guidelines
Selection Criteria Most funding has gone for university- or hospital-based research, not direct services or education. Would consider sociological studies or studies of cancer survivors.

Application Procedure Write or call for an application form.

Key Dates March 15; funding year is June - May

Contact Person Barbara S. Cole - Trust Officer
U.S. Bank Trust Dept.
200 University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80206
303-316-5945
or
303-316-5948




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