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Bosom Buddies Inc

Chandler, AZ · EIN 860453195 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.bosombuddies-az.org
revenue
$50K
expenses
$29K
net assets
$368K
employees
mission · from form 990

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profile · synthesized from sources

Bosom Buddies of Arizona is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by breast cancer survivors. It provides support, education, and advocacy for men and women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. The organization operates a hotline, hosts support groups, and offers educational materials and financial assistance for essential needs during treatment.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Financial Assistance Grants
Provides grant money to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment to help with essential transportation needs and other related issues.
Hotline
A dedicated phone line staffed by trained breast cancer survivors for immediate support.
Public Advocacy
Lobbies Congress and other decision-makers for public policies impacting breast cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment as a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
Resource Guide
A comprehensive guide titled "Navigating Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis" (also available in Spanish) providing resources, advice, and contact information for vital organizations.
Support Groups
Monthly meetings in various locations throughout the Phoenix metro area, led by breast cancer survivors, offering educational programs and discussion for patients and caregivers.
Telephone Information Line
Provides information and support to individuals with breast cancer through phone calls, staffed by trained breast cancer survivors.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Cancer Support Groups & Peer Networks 4 activities
    • Breast Cancer Information Hotline
      Operates a telephone information line staffed by trained breast cancer survivor volunteers to provide support and information to individuals with breast cancer.
    • Breast Cancer Information Hotline
      Operates a telephone information line staffed by trained breast cancer survivor volunteers to provide support and information to individuals with breast cancer.
    • Breast Cancer Support Groups
      Hosts multiple monthly support groups in the Phoenix metro area, including a Spanish-speaking group, providing education from professionals and discussion for individuals affected by breast cancer and their caregivers.
    • Breast Cancer Support Groups
      Hosts multiple monthly support groups in the Phoenix metro area, including a Spanish-speaking group, providing education from professionals and discussion for individuals affected by breast cancer and their caregivers.
  • Cancer Treatment & Prevention Education 2 activities
    • Breast Cancer Information Guides
      Publishes comprehensive guides, "Navigating Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis" and "Cómo manejar tu diagnóstico de cáncer de mama" (Spanish-language), offering resources, advice, websites, and phone numbers for breast cancer patients and caregivers.
    • Breast Cancer Information Guides
      Publishes comprehensive guides, "Navigating Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis" and "Cómo manejar tu diagnóstico de cáncer de mama" (Spanish-language), offering resources, advice, websites, and phone numbers for breast cancer patients and caregivers.
  • Comfort Kits for Breast Cancer Patients 2 activities
    • Community Outreach and Information Distribution
      Staffs health fairs and events to distribute information on breast cancer, answer questions, and provide comfort items such as literature, knitted caps, cloth headcovers, and heart-shaped pillows for post-surgery recovery.
    • Community Outreach and Information Distribution
      Volunteers staff health fairs and events to distribute information on breast cancer and answer questions, and provide breast cancer literature, knitted caps, cloth headcovers, and heart-shaped pillows to those recovering from breast surgery.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Breast Cancer Advocacy
      Engages volunteers in breast cancer advocacy efforts at both state and national levels.
    • Breast Cancer Advocacy
      Engages volunteers in breast cancer advocacy efforts at both state and national levels.
    • Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
      Provides grant money to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment to help with essential transportation and other related expenses.
    • Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
      Provides grant money to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment to help with essential transportation and other related expenses.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$39K78%
Program service revenue
Investment income$11K22%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$368K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$368K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -22.0%
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • ACS Breast Cancer in Women Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • Advanced BC Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • Amazon Funder — Participates in Amazon Smile for donations.
  • Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition Partner — Listed as a resource for financial assistance.
  • Cancer Support Community Partner — Listed as a resource for cancer support.
  • Diane Swanson Government — Board President of Bosom Buddies Inc.
  • Harvard Medical School Health Publications Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • MetaVivor Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • National Breast Cancer Coalition Coalition — Member of a coalition of breast cancer organizations that lobbies Congress and other decision-makers for public policies impacting breast cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • National Cancer Institute Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information, specifically their Mammogram Fact Sheet.
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • PAN Foundation Partner — Listed as a resource for Financial Options for Assistance for Medical Care.
  • Patient Resource Publishing Partner — Listed as a resource for patient information.
  • Paypal Funder — Accepts donations via Paypal.
  • Pink Ribbon 360 Partner — Listed as a resource for a Therapeutic Exercise Program (Tele-Health and In-Person).
  • Share Cancer Support Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • The Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.
  • University of Arizona Cancer Center Partner — Listed as a resource for breast cancer information.