Frequently Asked Questions About Rally Foundation
What makes Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research one of the best childhood cancer charities?
Rally Foundation (Rally) is one of the most trusted childhood cancer nonprofits in the country. We have received the highest ratings from the nation’s top charity watchdogs: a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, a Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Organization designation and we have earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Approximately 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to Rally’s mission-focused programs. Donors know their gifts truly make a direct impact in the fight against childhood cancer.
How does Rally Foundation support childhood cancer research?
Rally acts as a philanthropic seed investor in early-stage research, providing critical funding to help researchers generate the data needed when applying for larger grants. Since 2005, Rally has awarded $40.5 million in grants, funding 683 projects across 53 U.S. cities, 30 states and nine countries.
In 2025 alone, Rally has funded $5.5 million for 75 new research grants. This early investment strategy helps turn promising ideas into real treatments with fewer long-term side effects.
Rally invests in what types of research?
Rally funds research that improves survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer. This includes:
- New and safer treatment options
- Strategies to reduce long-term side effects
- Behavioral health and supportive care programs
- Technology to help families manage treatment and recovery
Projects are selected through a rigorous dual peer-review process to ensure the highest impact.
How does Rally Foundation support families?
Beyond research, Rally provides essential programs to help families navigate the many challenges associated with their child’s cancer battle. Rally Family Support includes emergency financial assistance, hospital meal programs and a caring community that understands what families are facing.
To date, Rally has served 2,802 families across 714 cities in 49 states. This broad network of Rally Families is the heart of the mission.
What is the Rally Family Emergency Fund?
Childhood cancer can create sudden financial strain. Rally’s Family Emergency Fund helps families with urgent needs such as housing, utilities and transportation assistance. As of 2025, this program has supported 2,200 families, paying 3,498 bills in 40 states. Your donation has a direct impact in helping these families maintain stability while their child is in treatment.
What are Rally Good Meals?
The Rally Good Meals program provides comforting, nutritious meals to families in the hospital. This reduces stress and financial burden during long hospital stays. Since launching in 2017, Rally has served more than 148,000 meals to families caring for their children at the bedside.
How does Rally Foundation raise money?
Rally Foundation relies on the generosity of individual donors, corporate partners and passionate communities coming together to fight childhood cancer.
Part of Rally’s funding comes from local community fundraisers and annual campaigns. Programs like 47 Faces empower Rally Kids and their families to create their own fundraisers—sharing their stories, creating awareness and raising vital research dollars.
Rally also hosts signature fundraising events in several cities that bring communities together:
- The Rally Benefit Bash, which has raised $19.3 million since 2007
- Rally On the Runway, which has raised $12.4 million since 2010
Whether through grassroots efforts or large-scale events, every dollar helps fuel research, support families and move us closer to better treatments and cures.
How can I help?
You can donate, volunteer, start your own fundraiser or attend a Rally event. You can engage your business, help solicit corporate partners, spread awareness through your social media, assist with auction items or join a Rally Young Professionals group. There are endless ways to get involved! Every action, every share, every gift supports Rally’s mission to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, one day, create a world free from childhood cancer.
Learn more and get involved at RallyFoundation.org.