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Breast Cancer Research Foundation

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
83%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$10
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Breast Cancer Research Foundation
28 W 44th St
Ste 609
New York, NY 10036

Other Names

BCRF

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.bcrf.org

Stated Mission

To prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2025

Program Percentage: 83%

The percentage of Breast Cancer Research Foundation's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$95,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $10

How many dollars Breast Cancer Research Foundation spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$94,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Inc. IRS Form 990 13-3727250
Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Inc. Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Multiple
Entity: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Inc.
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-3727250
Entity: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Inc.
Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: Multiple

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-In Policy  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Donna McKay President / CEO $752,561
2 Lisa C. Risi Past CFO / COO $468,455
3 Dorraya El-Ashry Chief Scientific Officer $429,880
1
Name: Donna McKay
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $752,561
2
Name: Lisa C. Risi
Title: Past CFO / COO
Compensation: $468,455
3
Name: Dorraya El-Ashry
Title: Chief Scientific Officer
Compensation: $429,880

Analysts' Notes

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