Breast Cancer Prevention Partners does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
BCPP does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization reports that it has not completed an effectivness assessment in the past two years.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) works to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. The organization?s focus is on the intersection of breast cancer prevention and environmental health. BCPP translates scientific research into public education, policy and market-based campaigns directed toward changes that will protect public health and reduce the incidence of breast cancer. The organization focuses on the environmental links to breast cancer and seeks to remove this root cause by assuring access to safer consumer products, clean air, healthy foods and safe workplaces for all. BCPP reports that it works towards systemic change by educating and motivating the public to take action to demand business and government leaders to produce safe products and implement truly health-protective policies.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners's program expenses were:
Science, public education, and engagement |
$1,411,672 |
Federal and state policy and programs |
$460,939 |
Business accountability |
$235,583 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,108,194 |
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Chief Executive
Amanda Heier, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$173,677
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Chair of the Board
Ellen Kahn
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Partner, Sideman & Bancroft, LLP
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
16
*2019 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,912,279, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Breast Cancer Prevention Partners's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and grants |
$2,429,414 |
In-kind donations |
$239,123 |
Fees and other income |
$68,021 |
Total Income |
$2,736,558 |
- Programs: 71%
- Fundraising: 17%
- Administrative: 12%
Total Income |
$2,736,558 |
Program expenses |
$2,108,194 |
Fundraising expenses |
$504,561 |
Administrative expenses |
$368,338 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,981,093 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-244,535 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$769,470 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$524,935 |
Total Liabilities |
$385,571 |
Total Assets |
$910,506 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, BCPP received in-kind donations of $239,123 inlcuding suplies for mountain climbs and other outdoor challenges ($131,589) and consulting, legal, and outreach services ($107,534).