Greenebaum Family Foundation Donates $5.5M to Maryland Cancer Center

Funds will support research, innovative treatments, and cancer survivor programs.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:51am

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An extreme close-up X-ray image revealing the complex internal structure of a cancer cell, glowing faintly against a dark background, conceptually representing the medical research and advancements the donation will support.A generous $5.5 million donation will help the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center advance innovative treatments and support for patients.Baltimore Today

The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation has donated $5.5 million to the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland. The donation will be used to foster research, advance innovative treatments like CAR T-cell therapy, and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Why it matters

The Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leading cancer research and treatment facility in the region, and this significant donation will help drive progress in cancer care and support for patients and their families.

The details

The $5.5 million donation from the Greenebaum Family Foundation will fund a variety of initiatives at the cancer center, including research into new therapies, support programs for cancer survivors, and efforts to improve the overall patient experience and quality of life.

  • The donation was announced on April 14, 2026.

The players

Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation

A philanthropic organization founded by the Greenebaum family, which has a long history of supporting the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland.

Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

A leading cancer research and treatment facility at the University of Maryland, named after the Greenebaum family.

University of Maryland

The public research university where the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is located.

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What they’re saying

“This generous donation from the Greenebaum Family Foundation will have a tremendous impact on our ability to advance cancer research and care, and to support our patients and their families.”

— Dr. Kevin Cullen, Director, Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

What’s next

The cancer center plans to use the donation to immediately begin expanding its research initiatives and survivor support programs.

The takeaway

The Greenebaum Family Foundation's $5.5 million gift to the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center underscores the importance of philanthropic support in driving progress in cancer care and treatment.