Mission Impact & Financials

2025 Impact Report
What this Community Made Possible

  • 3,700 families served
  • A new, data-forward research strategy
  • Two federal bills for kids with cancer signed into law

Impact Highlights

  • 3,700 Families Served in 2025
  • $65M in research funded since 1991
  • $6.5M in financial relief provided to families following a child's brain tumor diagnosis
  • 47 States Represented

Ending childhood brain cancer demands bold leadership, an aggressive strategy, and strong financial stewardship.

A federally-registered 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (EIN/Tax Identification Number: 58-1966822) exceeds industry standards and performs better or as well as most charities in our field with a  4-Star Charity Navigator rating, and the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, their highest level of recognition demonstrating our commitment to transparency, making progress and getting results.

The expertise of our Research/Technology Advisory Networks and the experiences of the patients, survivors, and families we serve help strategically shape our mission programs for maximum impact.

Our Financials

Together, we’ve made tremendous strides in the fight against pediatric brain cancer. Thanks to our generous supporters and dedicated partners, here’s what we accomplished:

  • Directed more than $65M to lifesaving research, accelerating breakthroughs for children battling brain tumors since the PBTF was founded.
  • Supported more than 3,700 families with emotional care, financial assistance, and resources to face every challenge.
  • Advocated for impactful policies, improving access to treatment and quality of life for young patients and survivors in 47 states.

This progress wouldn’t be possible without YOU—our supporters, partners, and advocates. But there’s still so much to achieve.

Explore the milestones we’ve achieved and celebrate our journey here.

Historical Financial Documents

Annual Reports 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Form 990s 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Audited Financial Statements   2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

Financial Reporting Update

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) recently shifted its fiscal year, and as part of that transition we combined two audit periods into a single 21-month independent audit rather than completing two separate ones. That audit is underway and is expected to be complete in October 2026. Our updated audited financial statements and 2026 Form 990 will be posted here as soon as they’re finalized.

In the meantime, our most recently filed Form 990 and audited financials remain available here or reach out to our finance team with any questions.

Your gifts of money, goods and services, time and talent enable us to grow our mission. There are many ways to give and we encourage you to find the way that works best for you.

I never felt like a burden, and I never felt alone after the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation entered our lives. I know I can still turn to them even though Amber is no longer physically with us. Tia, Parent