The Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation (APGF) was founded in the fall of 2002 with the primary mission to provide financial assistance to cancer and blood disease patients in obtaining the prescription drugs needed for their treatment.
 
The Foundation’s name honors Anna Purna Ghosh, a person who embodied the values of selfless giving. The Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation is an independent organization that is managed by a board of directors consisting of volunteers from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. The Foundation relies on cash donations and volunteers to achieve its mission.