Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
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
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to eradicate breast cancer through education of and advocacy for Virginians."
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, VA
The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) works to educate Virginians about breast cancer and eradicate breast cancer and to advocate for the collective needs of people affected by breast cancer. Headquartered in Richmond and with a satellite office in Roanoke, VBCF reports providing Virginians with free breast cancer education, support, and advocacy.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:
Program services: $393,430
Total Program Expenses: $393,430
Chief Executive
Katy Sawyer, Executive Director
Compensation*
$113,230
Chair of the Board
Kimberley Jennings
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Manager, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
6
*2022 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, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $641,441, 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, 2021.
Source of Funds
Contributions and grants | $98,683 |
Federated campaigns | $13,737 |
VBCF special events | $165,839 |
VBCF chapter special events | $21 |
Community-sponsored special events | $131,953 |
DMV revenue | $125,958 |
Investment return | $79,713 |
Debt extinguishment payroll protection program | $105,250 |
Total Income | $721,154 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 8%
Total Income | $721,154 |
Total expenses: | $507,042 |
Program expenses | $393,430 |
Fundraising expenses | $72,392 |
Administrative expenses | $41,220 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $214,112 |
Beginning Net Assets | $1,003,496 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $1,217,608 |
Total Liabilities | $119,582 |
Total Assets | $1,337,190 |
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