Company Profile
Ulman Foundation
Company Overview
The Ulman Foundation was one of the first non-profits in the United States specifically dedicated to adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. We change lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer and we envision a world where no young adult faces cancer alone.
Company History
At age 19, Doug Ulman was preparing for his sophomore year at Brown University. He was an active college student and a Division I soccer player. During a routine jog one day, Doug began having problems breathing. After an ER visit, a consultation with a family physician, and a CT scan, Doug had surgery to remove a tumor from a rib in his back. The tumor was determined to be malignant after several pathology tests and Doug was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma – cancer. Within a year of his first cancer diagnosis, Doug was diagnosed with malignant melanoma twice. Cancer changed the course of Doug’s life.
When he returned to school following his diagnosis in the fall of 1996, Doug faced a number of unanticipated hurdles. He struggled to find information and support programs that addressed the many issues he was dealing with, questions about physical activity & nutrition, relationships and dating, the emotional struggle of a life-threatening disease, and a return to his studies.
Frustrated by the lack of resources to speak to and support the unique needs of young adults affected by cancer, Doug and his family created The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF).
From 1997-2020 UCF provided psychosocial support to AYA patients, survivors and caregivers through traditional and non-traditional support groups, patient navigation programs in partnership with Baltimore area cancer centers, our Cancer to 5K program, and Ulman House, our no-cost home away from home for patients and families who need to travel to Baltimore for lifesaving treatments.
After 23 years operating as The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, we updated our name and refreshed our look. Our history and programs are still as impactful as ever – and we’re excited to continue our work as the Ulman Foundation.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
At the Ulman Foundation we change lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.
Benefits
We provide short term and long term disability, as well as life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost to our employees. We pay 100% of the premium for our PPO medical plan for our employees as well. We have a comprehensive EAP that is free to employees, 13 paid company holidays, and at least 15 days of PTO per year (prorated). We also provide an employer match for contributions to our 403(b) retirement plan up to 3% of an employee's salary.