Since 1996, the Foundation has awarded more than $39 million to innovative, translational cancer research projects, programs and support services around the country and world. The Foundation has awarded over 280 cancer research grants and continues to award more than $1 million annually in research funds to select doctors and medical scientists focusing on finding cures for cancers affecting women.

At the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, we take a holistic approach to our grant giving efforts to ensure we are supporting cancer research programs that are innovative and help spark additional research throughout the world.