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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
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7460 Warren Parkway, Suite 150
Frisco, TX, 75034

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

National Breast Cancer Foundation does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.

NBCF does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer at least once every two years.
  • The Chief Executive Officer also serves as the chair of the board of directors.

Standard 4 (Compensated Board Members)
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.

NBCF does not meet this Standard because:

  • The chair of the board is compensated directly.

National Breast Cancer Foundation meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services."

Year, State Incorporated:
1991, TX

National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) partners with medical facilities across the country to provide free mammograms and diagnostic breast care services to underserved women. The organization provides education and information to women and families about how to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, detect breast cancer early, access screening programs, and eliminate barriers to quality treatment if later diagnosed. NBCF's Patient Navigation program provides funds to support salaries for patient screening and diagnostic exams; support through treatment and survivorship; and assistance with financial, administrative, and emotional challenges. The organization also provides breast cancer patients with HOPE Kit care packages, metastatic weekend retreats, and support groups.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, National Breast Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:

Education and outreach: $10,619,724

Patient services: $7,051,360

Survivor support: $5,321,940

Total Program Expenses: $22,993,024

Chief Executive
Janelle Hail, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$309,758

Chair of the Board
Janelle Hail

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, National Breast Cancer Foundation

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
64

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation

Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $33,911,226, 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 National Breast Cancer Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
In-kind contributions $13,933,058
Investment income, net $1,207,964
Special events, net $-810
Other income $100,878
Contributions $9,813,772
Grants $10,165,206
Total Income $35,220,068

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $35,220,068
Total expenses: $27,716,565
  Program expenses $22,993,024
  Fundraising expenses $2,017,146
  Administrative expenses $2,706,395
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $7,503,503
Beginning Net Assets $14,129,251
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $21,632,754
Total Liabilities $1,338,030
Total Assets $22,970,784

Note: According to the organization’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, NBCF received in-kind contributions totaling $13,941,414 in the form of media ($7,275,214), goods ($6,634,155), and services ($32,045).

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Report completed by:
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