Anita Tarr Turk Fund
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The Anita Tarr Turk Fund supports innovative breast cancer research through annual grants from the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
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Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2028 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $60,000/year; recent awards between $44,000 and $60,000 annually; multi-year grants possible.
Summary: Supports innovative research into the causes and cures for breast cancer through annual grants to nonprofit research organizations.
Key Information: Only 501(c)3 nonprofits are eligible; priority given to select organizations but similar projects considered.
Description
The Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research, managed by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, is an endowed field of interest fund established to accelerate high-impact research on the causes and cures of breast cancer. The fund provides annual grants to nonprofit, educational, or scientific organizations conducting top-level breast cancer research. While priority is given to organizations specifically referenced in the fund’s founding documents (such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, and the California Breast Cancer Research Program), proposals from other organizations engaged in similar research are also considered. The fund aims to foster scientific breakthroughs and advance understanding of breast cancer through support of innovative projects.
