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BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE FUND

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 860957009 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE H30 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.breastcancer-research.org
revenue
$115K
expenses
$144K
net assets
$17K
employees
1
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

The Organization provides for medical grants, medical supplies, equipment, and humanitarian aid to hospitals and clinics that treat breast cancer and other degenerative diseases.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Breast Cancer Research and Assistance Fund (BCRAF) supports global and local efforts to combat breast cancer and other degenerative diseases. It provides research grants, medical equipment, supplies, and humanitarian aid to hospitals and clinics worldwide, while also funding educational programs and patient support services. The organization emphasizes early detection, prevention through nutrition, and improving access to care in underserved regions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $9K
    The Organization provides medical assistance grants to hospitals and clinics that conduct research and provide treatment to breast cancer and other degenerative diseases. The Organization provides grants to other organizations with similar missions.
  2. #2 $18K
    The Organization in association with other similar organizations rescues, ships and processes nutrious produce and fruits, and through distribution centers distributes them to the most needy and disadvantaged people in the Southwest.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Esperanza De Vida (Hope Of Life)
Distributes medical supplies to five hospitals in the Zacapa Region of Guatemala, serving approximately 60,000 diabetics, 23,000 cancer patients, and 25,000 children annually.
Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Support
Provides grants for breast cancer research, patient assistance, and equipment such as the Mammotomy breast biopsy vacuum system to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention Initiative
Partners with community food banks in Arizona to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables, promoting cancer prevention through improved nutrition.
Oasis of Hope Hospital Partnership
Supports advanced cancer treatment in Tijuana, Mexico through grants that enhance research and patient care, including holistic and clinically proven alternative treatments.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Breast Cancer Education & Support Services 2 activities
    • Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
      Provides educational materials and programs about nutrition, therapies, early detection, and prevention of breast cancer. This includes supporting groups that offer educational information to the general public and increasing awareness of advanced treatments.
    • Breast Cancer Education and Prevention
      Promotes early detection of breast cancer through regular screenings, provides educational materials about nutrition and therapies, and offers education on early detection and prevention of breast cancer to the general public and communities.
  • Fresh Produce Distribution for Vulnerable Populations 2 activities
    • Community Food Distribution
      Distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to individuals and families in areas like Phoenix through partnerships with local community food banks.
    • Food Distribution for Underserved Communities
      Distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to individuals and families, including thousands of dollars' worth of fresh produce to families in the Phoenix area, through partnerships with local community food banks.
  • Medical Equipment Donation and Support 2 activities
    • Distribution of Medical Supplies and Humanitarian Aid
      Collects and distributes medical supplies, equipment, and humanitarian aid to hospitals and clinics globally, particularly in impoverished areas. This includes partnerships like the one with Esperanza De Vida to distribute supplies to five hospitals in the Zacapa Region, serving a large number of cancer and other degenerative disease patients.
    • Distribution of Medical Supplies and Humanitarian Aid
      Ships medical supplies, equipment, and humanitarian aid to hospitals and clinics globally, including five hospitals in the Zacapa Region through a partnership with Esperanza De Vida, serving a large number of cancer, diabetic, and pediatric patients.
  • Cancer Support Groups & Peer Networks 2 activities
    • Patient and Family Support Services
      Offers ongoing educational, emotional, financial, and spiritual support to breast cancer patients and their families through local support groups.
    • Patient and Family Support Services
      Funds and delivers ongoing educational, emotional, financial, and spiritual support through support groups, and provides direct assistance to cancer patients and their families.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Cancer Awareness and Treatment
      Demonstrates an active commitment to the fight against breast cancer by increasing awareness and seeking new opportunities for advanced treatments and research.
    • Funding Breast Cancer Research and Patient Care
      Provides grants to hospitals and medical centers, such as Oasis of Hope Hospital and Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, to strengthen research, enhance patient care, and acquire advanced medical technology for breast cancer treatment. This includes supporting traditional, alternative, and holistic therapies.
    • Funding Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Programs
      Provides grants to hospitals and medical centers, such as Oasis of Hope Hospital and Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, to strengthen research, patient care, and facilitate access to traditional, alternative, and holistic therapies for women with breast cancer. This includes funding for ongoing research and the purchase of medical technology like the Mammotomy breast biopsy vacuum system.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$115K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$75K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$17K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -47.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joy MacKay President 30 $33K
board members · 4
  • Eileen McArthur — Secretary/Treasurer
  • Lindsay Woods — Director
  • Marilyn Tiffany — Director
  • Nida Alba — Vice President
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • CancerCure of America Partner — Partner organization, indicated by logo.
  • Esperanza De Vida Partner — Partners to distribute medical supplies to five hospitals in the Zacapa Region.
  • Esperanza De Vida (Hope Of Life) Partner — Partnered for programs to fight breast cancer.
  • Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, a nonprofit transparency and information network.
  • Local Independent Charities of America Partner — Partner organization, indicated by logo.
  • Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Partner — Partnered for programs to fight breast cancer.
  • Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Partner — Provider of suggested health screening guidelines referenced by the organization.
  • Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Partner — Provides grants for ongoing research and assistance to breast cancer patients and helped establish the foundation.
  • Oasis of Hope Hospital Partner — Partnered for programs to fight breast cancer.
  • Oasis of Hope Hospital Partner — Provides grants to strengthen research and patient care for breast cancer patients.
  • The 3000 Club Partner — Partnered for programs to fight breast cancer.