Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
Meets Standards
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
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Raising funds for research to find a cure and to
improve the lives of the many affected by breast cancer."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, IN
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer’s principal activity is fundraising. All funds raised through its efforts are currently granted to the Indiana University School of Medicine. The organization is currently raising money to fund research at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For the year ended January 31, 2025, Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,650,170 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,650,170 |
Chief Executive
Stephanie Scheele, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Patricia Miller, Co-Founder
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
5
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer's audited financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| General Contributions | $1,008,767 |
| Special Events | $784,829 |
| Contributions Vera Bradley, Inc. | $202,108 |
| Interest Income | $32,099 |
| Other Income | $6,252 |
| Total Income | $2,034,055 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $2,034,055 |
| Total expenses: | $2,220,144 |
| Program expenses | $1,650,170 |
| Fundraising expenses | $343,034 |
| Administrative expenses | $226,940 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-186,089 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $716,955 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $530,866 |
| Total Liabilities | $161,471 |
| Total Assets | $692,337 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana