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Breast Friends

EIN 93-1320871 · Tigard, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BREAST FRIENDS ENSURES THAT NO WOMAN GOES THROUGH CANCER ALONE. WE ARE A UNIQUE RESOURCE FOR WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS AND COMMUNITY, MINIMIZING THE FEAR AND ISOLATION OF CANCER. FOR OVER 20 YEARS OUR PROGRAMS HAVE EMPOWERED THOUSANDS WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND HOPE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$335,062
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
61.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
7
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$58,656, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 226% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (3)
  1. $173,776 spent. DIRECT PATIENT SUPPORT - BREAST FRIENDS' DIRECT PATIENT SUPPORT ENSURES THAT NO ONE FACES BREAST CANCER ALONE BY OFFERING EMOTIONAL, PRACTICAL, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. PEER TO PEER SUPPORT PROVIDES REGULAR PHONE CALLS AND CHECK-INS, OFFERING ENCOURAGEMENT AND A COMPASSIONATE LISTENING EAR. SUPPORT GROUPS-BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON-ALLOW WOMEN TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND FIND A SENSE OF BELONGING. FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PATIENTS, THE LATINA OUTREACH GROUPS OFFER CULTURALLY RELEVANT SUPPORT AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES HELP PATIENTS NAVIGATE TREATMENT, SURVIVORSHIP, AND SELF-CARE, EMPOWERING THEM WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ADDITIONALLY, BREAST FRIENDS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS, ENSURING PATIENTS CAN FOCUS ON HEALING WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL STRESS. BREAST FRIENDS ENSURES THAT THOSE WHO ARE FACING BREAST CANCER HAVE A STRONG, COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT SYSTEM TO NAVIGATE THEIR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
  2. $45,002 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - BREAST FRIENDS' COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOCUSES ON EXPANDING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT BEYOND INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS BY ENGAGING WITH HOSPITALS, CLINICS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BREAST FRIENDS ENSURES THAT PATIENTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE ACCESS TO VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS, CONNECT WITH THOSE IN NEED, AND STRENGTHEN ITS REACH.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A KEY COMPONENT OF THIS OUTREACH IS BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION USING KNOW YOUR LEMONS CURRICULUM, WHICH EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS TO SCREENINGS. BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HOSTING WORKSHOPS, AND COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BREAST FRIENDS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR BREAST HEALTH. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, BREAST FRIENDS NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, BUT ALSO WORKS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT MORE PEOPLE HAVE THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR EARLY DETECTION AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES.
  3. $15,564 spent. FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT - BREAST FRIENDS RECOGNIZES THAT A CANCER DIAGNOSIS AFFECTS NOT ONLY THE PATIENT BUT ALSO THEIR LOVED ONES. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, WE HELP FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS NAVIGATE THEIR ROLES AS CAREGIVERS, OFFERING GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT SO THEY CAN BE STRONGER, MORE EFFECTIVE SUPPORTERS. BY PROVIDING A COMPASSIONATE SPACE FOR LOVED ONES TO ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE CONCERNS, AND RECEIVE PRACTICAL ADVICE, WE ENSURE THEY FEEL EMPOWERED TO STAND BY THEIR FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER THROUGHOUT THE CANCER JOURNEY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ADDITIONALLY, BREAST FRIENDS OFFERS PRINTED RESOURCES WITH PRACTICAL TIPS AND TOOLS, INCLUDING SUPPORT GUIDES FOR TEENS, HONEY-DO LISTS, WAYS TO SHOW YOU CARE, AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO HELP WHEN A MOTHER HAS CANCER. THESE MATERIALS EQUIP LOVED ONES WITH ACTIONABLE WAYS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SUPPORT. BY STRENGTHENING THE SUPPORT NETWORK AROUND EACH PATIENT, BREAST FRIENDS ENSURES THAT NO ONE-NEITHER THE PATIENT NOR THEIR LOVED ONES-FACES BREAST CANCER ALONE.

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 April 2012.

    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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