FAQs

We support more than 260 researchers around the world. Though they come from various science disciplines, our grantees are all dedicated to our mission of achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. Meet our grantees.

Our grant process involves a serious review of creative new directions in research by our Scientific Advisory Board. By examining every aspect of cancer, our advisors connect with scientists and investigators who will advance research. Learn more about Our Approach.

BCRF is currently the nation’s largest private funder of breast cancer research, and your donation goes towards that mission. Learn more about how donations are spent.

If you’d like to donate online, head to our online donation form to make a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly donation. Looking for other ways to give? We’ve got you covered.

Our research grants, which are allocated to more than 260 researchers worldwide, are made possible by annual individual and corporate donations.

As a 501(c)(3)nonprofit, your donation to BCRF is tax-deductible. Get more information about our financials here.

We do NOT solicit over the phone and any calls of this nature are not from BCRF.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide financial aid. We are an administrative, fundraising office that awards grants solely to academic medical institutions for research on prevention and a cure for breast cancer. We do not offer patient services or financial assistance.

You can absolutely create your own fundraiser to raise money for research. Visit our Fundraise for BCRF page to start your grassroots campaign in just minutes!

As a small organization with less than 40 employees, we do not have local chapters. But we encourage you to spread the word about research by starting your own fundraiser!

Yes! We put on several signature events a year. Visit our Events page to find out if we have an upcoming event in a city near you.

We partner with select companies who offer products that benefit BCRF. Browse our Shop Pink section to find products you can purchase while supporting breast cancer research.

We are always interested in connecting with companies that share our commitment to ending breast cancer. Please contact our Corporate Partnerships team for more information:

partnerships@bcrf.org