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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on providing financial assistance to individuals affected by breast cancer. With a grantmaking scale of $37.9K distributed among three grantees in 2017, the Fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To provide quick and compassionate emergency financial assistance to low-income people battling breast cancer in order to cover basic human needs, lessen financial burdens and improve quality of life.
Total Funding Given
$37.9K
2017
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$8.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.1K
C
Cynthia Hester
Board Member
J
Jared Haftel
Board Member
L
Laura Chavaree
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Breast Cancer Emergency Fund?
No. Breast Cancer Emergency Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Breast Cancer Emergency Fund give?
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Breast Cancer Emergency Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Breast Cancer Emergency Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,349. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Breast Cancer Emergency Fund make each year?
In 2017, Breast Cancer Emergency Fund awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $38 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Breast Cancer Emergency Fund fund recently?
In 2020, Breast Cancer Emergency Fund awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include GUARDIANS OF THE RIBBON-PINK HEALS TOUR-NAPA VALLEY CHAPTER, St Helena Hospital, and BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PARTNERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Breast Cancer Emergency Fund?
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.