In 1995, the Jon and Karen Huntsman family started Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) to ensure the future of cutting-edge research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Huntsman Cancer Foundation’s sole purpose is to raise funds to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI): To understand cancer from its beginnings, use that knowledge in the creation and improvement of cancer treatments, relieve the suffering of cancer patients, and provide education about cancer risk, prevention, and care. Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources. All HCI fundraising initiatives happen through Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which is a public, functionally integrated, Type 3 501 (c)(3).
Huntsman Cancer Institute is the region’s only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and cancer specialty hospital. In 2005, Huntsman Cancer Institute was named the official cancer center of the state of Utah. It is not owned by the Huntsman family, but rather is a gift to the citizens of Utah and beyond, and 100% owned by the state of Utah.
One family cannot do it alone. Huntsman Cancer Foundation enjoys the support of more than one million donors.
25th Anniversary
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Leadership
Board of Directors
Peter R. Huntsman
Taylor R. Randall, PhD
A. Scott Anderson
Officers
Michael D. Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE
Thomas E. Muir
Jackson Knight
Staff
Executive Staff
Michael D. Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE, President and COO
Jill-Ann Pearl, Vice President
801-584-5816
Madeline Wolf, Executive Assistant
Marketing and Communications
Jacqueline Brakey, Development Director—Communications
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Ashley Springer, Communications Manager
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Lauren Miller, Communications Specialist
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Events and Outreach
Jen Murano, Development Director—Events and Outreach
801-584-5815
Ashley Ryan, Event Manager
801-584-5737
Kristen VanLeeuwen, Event Coordinator
801-584-5882
Raegan Erickson, Corporate Partner Manager
801-584-5783
Sancha Dalton, Corporate Partner Specialist
801-584-5819
Sigma Chi
Tom Hanratty, Development Director—Sigma Chi
801-584-5824
Mason Cox, Development Specialist—Sigma Chi
Nick Hartzell, Development Specialist—Sigma Chi
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Major Gifts
Courtney Garay, Senior Advancement Director
801-584-5814
J. Michael Bailey, Director of Development
801-584-5736
Brad Bishop, Director of Development
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Jerry Nelson, Director of Development
801-584-5916
Kristin Brown, Director of Development, Vineyard
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Donor Services
Meredith McBride, Donor Services Specialist/Office Manager
801-584-5818
Ale Rios, Donor Services Supervisor
801-584-5817
Mindy Hair, Donor Services Specialist
801-584-5910
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
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HCF is a public nonprofit organization that financially supports research, education, and patient care initiatives at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. One hundred percent of every HCF donation goes directly to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute. We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, community groups, and other organizations to help us reach our fundraising goals. The HCF office is in Salt Lake City, Utah, just minutes from Huntsman Cancer Institute.
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HCF receives generous funding from the Huntsman family, including landmark gifts totaling more than $400 million to build Huntsman Cancer Institute and hospital. However, one family cannot do it alone. In order to sustain the great work of Huntsman Cancer Institute, HCF gathers donations to advance cancer research, education, and patient care programs. Huntsman Cancer Institute is part of the University of Utah and is the official cancer center of the state of Utah.
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Yes. HCF is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with 501(c)(3) status.
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HCF enlists the help of hundreds of volunteers each year—our many events would not be possible without their hard work and dedication! From Huntsman SportsFest in June to our Annual Gala, we welcome people who can share their time and energy with us. As a volunteer, you're helping to fund the lifesaving work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you're interested in joining our outstanding community of volunteers, please email our volunteer coordinator to learn more.
Find out how to volunteer with patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Donation Questions
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There are many ways to give.
- By Phone: Please call 801-584-5816 and indicate you’d like to make a donation by credit card over the phone.
- By Mail: Please download and print our printable donation form. Make checks payable to “Huntsman Cancer Foundation” and mail to 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108. Include your full name and address so we can send the correct tax information.
- Online: Complete this online donation form.
- Stocks, Wills, Bequests: For more information about major giving opportunities, trusts, and bequests, please email Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl or call her at 801-584-5816.
- Companies: To get your company involved, please email Director of Events Jen Murano.
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Your donation goes directly to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute. Through your generous support, we ease suffering and help save lives while continuing groundbreaking cancer research. We welcome gifts to all areas of cancer research, especially to our unrestricted fund that supports areas of greatest need. You can be assured your gift is leveraged to maximize its impact alongside the vital support we receive from the state of Utah and grant funding from federal health research organizations like the National Institutes of Health.
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Yes. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Your donation is not 100% tax deductible when goods or services are received in exchange for your donation. For example, if you accept concert tickets for a donation, the tickets' value is subtracted from the donation amount.
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Naming opportunities are available to recognize gifts in amounts ranging from $150 (recognition in our online Annual Report) to gifts that exceed $1 million. Recognition on donor scrolls placed in Huntsman Cancer Institute begins at $2,500. To learn more about opportunities to name a space in the research building or hospital, email Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl or call her at 801-584-5816.
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YES. Every gift is important to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission, regardless of the amount. Even small amounts begin to add up and make a real difference. Learn about all the various ways to give.
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At this time, our greatest need is to fund cancer research through dollars. However, Huntsman Cancer Institute's Volunteer Services accepts other donations such as hats and blankets for chemotherapy patients. Visit Volunteer Services for more information.
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HCF does accept donated motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, yachts, aircraft, or RVs. Receive the maximum legal tax deduction for your donation. Other in-kind gifts are accepted on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please call 801-584-5800.
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Huntsman Cancer Institute will no longer take donations of wigs or hair. However, HCF recommends all hair donations be made through Locks of Love.
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All donors are included on our mailing list; however, we gladly remove names upon request. Email Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl or call her at 801-584-5816 to be removed from our mailing list. We NEVER sell our mailing list.
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We take the security of your financial information very seriously. To guard against fraud, your information is securely encrypted and automatically passed directly to the financial department for processing.
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The final step of donating online includes a confirmation that you can print. It will be emailed to you if you provide your email address. If you do not receive an emailed receipt, please email Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl or call her at 801-584-5816.
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Please mail any matching gift forms with your donation here:
Huntsman Cancer Foundation
Matching Gift Program
500 Huntsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108If you have questions about the Matching Gift Program, please email Donor Services Specialist/Office Manager Meredith McBride or call her at 801-584-5818.
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You may direct your support to one of the mission areas, such as research or outreach, or to a specific type of cancer. In addition, we offer naming opportunities to support specific areas. For more information, please contact Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl.
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If you make a donation in honor or memory of an individual, please provide the person's mailing address and we will send a card indicating a gift was made in their honor. We will not mention the gift amount unless instructed otherwise. If the family of the honoree requests a total amount donated, we will provide a cumulative total from all donors; individual donation amounts are not released.
If you have questions about memorial gifts, please email Vice President Jill-Ann Pearl or call her at 801-584-5816.
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To make a gift to a charity from your donor-advised fund (DAF), you must first have funded your DAF by donating assets like cash or appreciated securities. Then, you log in to your DAF account on the sponsoring organization's website and recommend a grant to a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity. The DAF sponsor handles the transfer of funds to the chosen charity, and you will receive a tax receipt for your initial DAF contribution.
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To make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA to a charity, you must be 70 ½ or older. Instruct your IRA custodian to send the funds directly to Huntsman Cancer Foundation Tax ID: 87-0541293. This allows you to exclude the donated amount from your taxable income, offering a potential tax advantage over a standard withdrawal followed by a charitable gift.
If you are 73 or older, the QCD can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
Event Questions
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Events take the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute to your community and inspire the public to help. From bike rides and marathons to bake sales and talent shows, all provide gift-giving opportunities for individuals, families, and companies alike. Events are a great way to get involved, raise awareness for much-needed cancer research, have fun, and build friendships, all while supporting an important cause.
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Please see the events listed on our events page. If you’d like to sign up, contact the events team.
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If you'd like to plan an event of your own to raise funds for Huntsman Cancer Institute, please contact us in advance. Our Community Partners Guide lists the many ways we can help you. Please read the guide before emailing Director of Events Jen Murano.
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Please read our Community Partners Guide and email Director of Events Jen Murano. We are required by the state of Utah to file each agreement with the Department of Commerce.