Brem Foundation

What Brem Foundation does

Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, founded around 2005–2006 by Dr. Rachel Brem to advance early detection of breast cancer. The organization runs a multi-pronged portfolio of education, access, training, and advocacy programs targeting women generally and medically and financially underserved women specifically. Core products include the CheckMate digital breast health quiz (a bilingual, web-based personalized risk assessment tool), Wheels for Women (a Lyft-partnered free transportation program for breast care appointments), B-Fund (coverage of diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRIs for women who cannot afford them), and the Brem Fellowship (described as the only breast imaging fellowship in the U.S. combining advanced imaging training with community service). Supporting programs include the Re-Bra donation program, the annual Empower Hour gala, and the Early Birds monthly giving society with tiers from $10 to $250 per month.

The underlying "technology" stack is light on proprietary software and heavy on program operations and clinical partnerships. Digital channels run on a Squarespace website with a separately hosted quiz subdomain, an email newsletter, educational video content, and the Brem Blog. Service delivery depends on a regional network of healthcare partners (Mary's Center, Georgetown Lombardi, MedStar, Neighborhood Health, LifeBridge Health, Catholic Charities DC, Nueva Vida, BreastCareForWashington) and a corporate funder base that includes Merck, AstraZeneca, Hologic, GE HealthCare, AdvaMed, NBCF, and MHW Foundation. Brem also engages in policy advocacy, having drafted and helped pass the Breast Density Screening and Notification Act of 2018 and continuing to engage USPSTF and HRSA on screening guidelines.

Revenue is generated entirely from donations and grants: individual giving (Early Birds monthly subscriptions and one-time gifts), corporate and foundation grants, and event fundraising through the Empower Hour gala, which raised nearly $500,000 in 2026 against a $300,000 goal. Programs are free to beneficiaries; pricing tiers quoted on the site ($72 per ride, $150 per bilateral ultrasound, $290 per diagnostic mammogram, $500 for seven round-trip rides, $1,084 per MRI) describe unit costs covered by donations rather than fees charged to patients. The organization operates with a small team of approximately 1–10 employees.

Name

Brem Foundation

Legal name

Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer

Website

https://bremfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brem Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances breast cancer early detection through personalized education (CheckMate quiz), access programs (Wheels for Women transportation, B-Fund diagnostics), physician training (Brem Fellowship), and policy advocacy, serving women generally and medically and financially underserved women in the DC/Maryland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation relies on donations from individuals, with monthly giving society (Early Birds) and one-time donation options. Donation tiers range from $10 to $250 per month for specific program impacts.
2. Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: Corporate Advisory Council membership program and foundation grants from major donors including Merck, AstraZeneca, Hologic, GE HealthCare, and others.
3. Empower Hour Gala: Annual flagship fundraising event (Empower Hour) generating significant revenue - raised nearly $500,000 at the 2026 event.
4. Special Giving Programs: Matching gifts (employer doubling donations), stock gifts, and other planned giving options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Brem Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity that fights breast cancer by promoting early detection. Its core offerings are educational programs (the CheckMate personalized breast-health quiz, educational videos, screening-options content), direct access programs for underserved women (Wheels for Women free transportation in partnership with Lyft, and B-Fund coverage of diagnostic mammograms and follow-up imaging), the Brem Fellowship for advanced breast-imaging physician training, and policy advocacy for improved screening guidelines.

Product overview

Brem Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing early detection of breast cancer through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The core offering is a multi-pronged approach combining education (CheckMate personalized risk quiz, breast health videos, screening options education), access programs (Wheels for Women transportation in partnership with Lyft, B-Fund for diagnostic coverage), and physician training (Brem Fellowship, the only breast imaging fellowship combining clinical training with community outreach). Supporting programs include the Re-Bra donation program for post-surgery patients, the Empower Hour annual gala, and the Early Birds monthly giving society. The organization serves as both a direct service provider and educational resource hub for women seeking to understand and advocate for their breast health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CheckMate: A digital breast health quiz that provides personalized risk factors for breast cancer and customized talking points for healthcare provider conversations.

Products and services

• CheckMate Breast Health Quiz

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% survival rate for early-stage breast cancer detection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mary's Center DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner in expanding access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings. Mary's Center provides healthcare services to underserved communities in DC area. Brem Foundation awarded them the 2026 Impact Award for sustained collaboration.
• Smart PatientscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline community for patients and caregivers. Brem Foundation is a partner in their breast health community, promoting patient education and support.
• Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (RLCenter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing breast cancer care and research expertise in the Washington DC area.
• Nueva VidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing support services for Latino families affected by cancer.
• MedStar Franklin Square HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing breast imaging and diagnostic services.
• BreastCareForWashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing dedicated breast care services in Washington DC. Also a funder at $50,000+ level.
• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing comprehensive breast health services including screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Neighborhood HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing healthcare services to underserved populations.
• LifeBridge HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing comprehensive breast health services in Maryland.
• Catholic Charities DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheels for Women partner providing services to underserved communities in DC.
• LyftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner for Wheels for Women program providing free rides to breast screenings and diagnostics for underserved women.
• DC HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced September 2025 to expand Wheels for Women program to offer free rides to breast care across the District.
• George Washington Medical Faculty AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rachel Brem serves as Director of Breast Imaging and Interventional Center. The team trains Brem Fellows in early detection technologies.
• Breast Imaging CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB-Fund partners with local breast imaging centers to provide funding for breast diagnostic tests for women in need.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bremfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebremfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brem-foundation-to-defeat-breast-cancer-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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