Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation

What Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation does

The Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (BCAF), operating as "Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation of Tiftarea," is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based at 1497-B Kennedy Road in Tifton, Georgia. Founded in 2014, the foundation's stated mission is to promote breast cancer awareness through education focused on detection and prevention, and to support breast cancer survivors during and after their diagnosis. The foundation serves the Tiftarea region in Georgia, primarily targeting breast cancer survivors and women in the 40-75 age range for screening awareness, with the majority of operational support provided by community volunteers including students from Tift County High School.

Name

Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation

Legal name

Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation

Website

https://bcafoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Tifton, Georgia, that promotes breast cancer awareness through education and supports survivors locally via community fundraisers, annual auctions, and volunteer-driven outreach in the Tiftarea region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Health Awareness Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Breast cancer awareness
• Nonprofit health education
• Survivor support services
• Community fundraising
• Cancer early detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Tifton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Community Fundraisers: Revenue generated through community fundraising events including live auctions where donated items are sold. The annual auction event typically takes place in October, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and the live auction at 7:00 PM.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Financial contributions from corporate sponsors supporting breast cancer awareness initiatives. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to support the foundation's mission.
3. Memorial Funds: Donations made in honor or memory of loved ones affected by breast cancer, accepted year-round.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation of Tiftarea (BCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes breast cancer awareness through education to enable early detection and prevention. It supports breast cancer survivors during and after diagnosis via community engagement, an annual live auction fundraiser, survivor brunches, and the distribution of educational materials. The organization is entirely funded through community fundraisers, contributions from sponsors, and memorial donations, and explicitly does not cover medical bills, exams, or treatments.

Product overview

Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (BCAF) is a non-profit organization focused on promoting breast cancer awareness through education and supporting breast cancer survivors during and after diagnosis. The organization does not offer technology products or services; it operates as a community-based nonprofit funded through fundraisers, contributions, sponsors, and memorial funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breast Cancer Awareness Education Community-delivered education program focused on promoting breast cancer awareness to enable early detection and prevention. Educational materials are distributed at community events by student volunteers and foundation staff for the general public and women in the screening age range.
• Survivor Support Services Free community support services for breast cancer survivors during and after diagnosis, including annual survivor brunches, community gatherings, and access to local survivor networks. Does not cover physician bills, hospital bills, exams, or treatments.
• Annual Fundraising Auction Annual live auction event hosted every October at the Elks Lodge (22 Victory Drive, Tifton, Georgia) where donated items are sold to raise funds for the foundation's mission. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the live auction begins at 7:00 PM; open to the public for attendance and bidding.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TCHS (Tift County High School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTift County High School students volunteer at BCAF events, greeting survivors and distributing educational literature and prizes. This partnership supports the foundation's community outreach mission and helps engage younger community members in breast cancer awareness.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest and most recognized breast cancer awareness and fundraising nonprofit in the U.S. Directly comparable mission (awareness, education, survivor support) but operates nationally with a paid staff and major corporate partnerships, vastly larger scale than BCAF.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. voluntary health organization, addressing all cancer types including breast cancer through research, patient services, and awareness. Broader scope than BCAF but competes for the same Pink October donor mindshare in Georgia.

Direct peers

• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit focused on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and providing mammograms to underserved women. Closely aligned mission with BCAF around education and screening awareness, though operating at national scale with direct patient services.
• American Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing direct financial assistance for breast cancer screenings and treatment to underserved individuals. Overlaps with BCAF's awareness mission but adds the direct-aid component BCAF explicitly does not offer.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit dedicated to supporting people affected by breast cancer through trusted information, community, and support. Strongly aligned with BCAF's survivor-support focus, operating at larger national scale.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit focused on young women diagnosed with breast cancer, providing resources, community, and advocacy. Comparable survivor-support model to BCAF though targeting a narrower demographic.
• Tigerlily Foundation: National breast cancer foundation focused on young women, with education, awareness, and support programs. Overlaps with BCAF's awareness and survivor-support mission at a younger demographic.
• Sisters Network Inc. National African American breast cancer survivorship organization with community-based affiliate chapters. Comparable grassroots, community-driven awareness and survivor-support model, with affiliate chapters that mirror BCAF's local chapter structure.

Regional players

• It's The Journey: Georgia-based nonprofit that funds breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs across the state via the Georgia 2-Day Walk. Directly comparable regional peer operating in the same Georgia geography as BCAF, with a focus on funding breast cancer services.
• Georgia CORE: Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, a statewide organization improving cancer care through research, education, and access. Comparable regional player in Georgia addressing cancer awareness and patient support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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