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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

United Breast Cancer Foundation

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
3 4 7
(877) 822-4287
Post Office Box 2421
Huntington, NY, 11743
https://ubcf.org/
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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

United Breast Cancer Foundation does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

UBCF does not meet this Standard because:

  • While the board of directors held four meetings in 2024, none of the meetings were held in-person.

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.

UBCF does not meet this Standard because:

  • Two members out of the seven member board of directors (28%) are indirectly and direclty compensated by the organization.
  • The treasurer of the board of directors is indirectly compensated.

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.

UBCF does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.

United Breast Cancer Foundation meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer."

Year, State Incorporated:
2000, NY

Also Known As:
UWHA! United Women's Health Alliance

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) reports that it supports those affected by breast cancer through its community patient and family programs including breast cancer screening, Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship, child sponsorship, breast reconstruction, individual grants, holistic care, The Wish Fund, and community service programs. The organization works to educate the general public and increase general awareness about breast cancer and related topics through education campaigns. UBCF offers grants that cover various expenses including medical procedures, prescriptions, housing expenses, utilities, insurance coverage, and transportation. The organization provides financial support for breast screening services as well as diet and nutritional counseling and supplements, lymphatic massage, acupuncture, and mind-body therapies. Some ($3,490,929 or 13%) of UBCF's programs are conducted in conjunction with informational materials that include fundraising appeals.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, United Breast Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:

Program services: $27,208,053

Total Program Expenses: $27,208,053

Chief Executive
Audrey Mastroianni, Executive Director

Compensation*
$570,750

Chair of the Board
Michael Cain

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, Neutron Media

Board Size
7

Paid Staff Size
86

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

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation

UBCF incurred joint costs of $5,601,576 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $3,490,929 was allocated to program expenses and $2,110,647 was allocated to fundraising expenses.

Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $30,205,901, 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 United Breast Cancer Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $9,147,000
Vehicle donations $3,523,963
Education and awareness $135,750
In-kind contribuitions $17,395,608
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness $139,330
Other income $25,058
Total Income $30,366,709

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $30,366,709
Total expenses: $33,750,189
  Program expenses $27,208,053
  Fundraising expenses $5,201,160
  Administrative expenses $1,340,976
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-3,383,480
Beginning Net Assets $25,295,233
Other Changes In Net Assets $-2,512
Ending Net Assets $21,909,241
Total Liabilities $1,686,301
Total Assets $23,595,542

Note: According to UBCF's 2023 audited financial statements, the organization received $21,055,321 in contributed goods and services including household items, personal care products, clothing, and children items ($17,395,608), vehicles ($3,523,963), and education and awareness ($135,750).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance