Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
VBCF does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2025 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected program service expenses.
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 19
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to empower Virginians impacted by breast cancer through access, advocacy, education, and community action."
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, VA
The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) reports that it works to educate Virginians about breast cancer and to advocate for the collective needs of people affected by the disease. The organization’s screening and diagnostic services fund covers the cost of screening and diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and MRIs for those who do not have insurance or cannot afford the out-of-pocket cost in southwest and central Virginia. VBCF’s resource coordination program helps those affected by breast cancer identify and connect with non-medical support resources and distributes tailored support kits to newly diagnosed and metastatic patients, caregivers, and survivors. The organization’s education programs include information on statewide resources, treatments, research, legislation, and survivorship. The organization’s staff and volunteers also offer educational presentations to churches, parent groups, communities, state colleges, and others, as well as hosting a Healthcare Provider Summit, where attendees can hear from medical professionals and network with patients, caregivers, and survivors. VBCF also advocates for policies to improve breast cancer education, research, and treatment accessibility at the local, state, and federal levels. In 2024, the organization reports it provided 1,200 services, including 451 screening and diagnostic tests, and distributed 330 support kits.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:
| Program services | $679,037 |
| Total Program Expenses | $679,037 |
Chief Executive
Katy Sawyer, Executive Director
Compensation*
$134,710
Chair of the Board
Tara Daudani
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Journalist
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
7
*2024 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $756,344, 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 Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| VBCF special events | $261,006 |
| Community-sponsored special events | $248,816 |
| Contributions and grants | $124,887 |
| Investment return | $119,401 |
| Virginia DMV license plate revenue | $105,136 |
| Federated campaigns | $16,499 |
| Total Income | $875,475 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $875,475 |
| Total expenses: | $884,010 |
| Program expenses | $679,037 |
| Fundraising expenses | $141,929 |
| Administrative expenses | $63,044 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-8,535 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,174,204 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,165,939 |
| Total Liabilities | $554,579 |
| Total Assets | $1,720,518 |
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BBB Serving Central Virginia