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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition Inc

EIN 04-3144053 · Franklin, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION IS DEDICATED TO PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, RESEARCH ADVOCACY, AND CHANGES TO PUBLIC POLICY.

Income
$284,867
Spending
$243,527
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
27.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$90,821, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $190,215 spent. IN 2025, MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS LOCAL AND NATIONAL REACH IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF PREVENTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, RESEARCH ADVOCACY, AND CHANGES TO PUBLIC POLICY.NATIONALLY, MBCC CONTINUED IN ITS ROLE AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER ON TWO NATIONAL PFAS HEALTH AND EXPOSURE STUDIES. ONE STUDY IS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES, AND THE OTHER IS FUNDED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND THE AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, MBCC IS CONTRIBUTING TO A BROADER SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOURCES OF PFAS EXPOSURE AND POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS IN BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN.MBCC PARTNERED WITH BOTH SCIENTISTS AND EDUCATORS TO TRANSLATE INTO SPANISH ITS LET'S TALK PREVENTION: ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM STUDENT MODULES FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FREE, DOWNLOADABLE MODULES SUITABLE FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO USE BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CURRICULUMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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