BCRC

What BCRC does

BCRC (Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It provides individualized, client-centered breast cancer support services at no cost to residents of five Central Texas counties (Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell). Its core service is patient navigation, delivered by Certified Patient Navigators who are themselves breast cancer survivors and who hold dual credentials as Texas-certified Community Health Workers (CHW) and Certified Navigator – Breast Advocate (CN-BA) credentials from the National Consortium of Breast Centers. The service portfolio spans Patient Navigation, Guidance Services, Support Groups and Online Forums (in English and Spanish), Community Education and Outreach, Survivorship Services, and Breast Cancer University — a multi-lesson training course for Community Health Workers.

BCRC operates a differentiated programmatic model centered on lived-experience peer support combined with formal certification. Its signature initiative is KEYS (Karing for Every Young Survivor), launched in 2020 through a 5-year cooperative agreement with the CDC to address the needs of young survivors (under 45) and metastatic patients. Programs are segmented for specific populations including male survivors, Black/African American clients, and Spanish-speaking clients, with bilingual delivery throughout.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual donations, corporate partnerships and sponsorships (HEB, Texas Oncology, American Cancer Society, Natera, Shivers Cancer Foundation), workplace giving, Independent Fundraising Events (over $200K annually), community fundraising (over $250K in 2024), government giving via the Combined Federal Campaign, and grants including the CDC KEYS award. Total annual support exceeds $1.9 million. The flagship fundraising event, Art Bra® Austin 2026, raised over $1.2 million. The organization operates a remote-first structure with 11-50 employees and is governed by a Board of Directors under an Executive Director.

Name

BCRC

Legal name

Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas

Website

https://bcrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BCRC (Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that provides free, individualized patient navigation and breast cancer support services — delivered by certified survivor-navigators — to residents of five Central Texas counties.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the BCRC mission. These can be made online, by mail, or in person.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide direct unrestricted gifts, special campaign contributions, and event sponsorships including Art Bra Austin. Partners include Shivers Cancer Foundation, Natera, American Cancer Society, HEB, and Texas Oncology.
3. Workplace Giving Programs: Includes payroll deduction programs, matching gift programs, and employee fundraising events. IFEs generate more than $200,000 annually.
4. Community Fundraising Events: Independent community fundraising events hosted by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Raised over $250,000 in 2024.
5. Government Giving Programs: Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number 86739 and organizational code 475036 for federal government employee giving.
6. Grant Funding: 5-year cooperative agreement with CDC for KEYS project (Karing for Every Young Survivor). Currently raising over $1.9 million annually in total support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BCRC delivers free, individualized, client-centered patient navigation, guidance, support groups, community education, and survivorship programs to individuals affected by breast cancer in Central Texas. Certified Patient Navigators, who are themselves breast cancer survivors, walk clients from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship, while KEYS addresses the specialized needs of young and metastatic survivors via a CDC cooperative agreement.

Product overview

BCRC (Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas) is a community-based non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of patient-centered support services for those affected by breast cancer. The core offering consists of Patient Navigation Services (individualized guidance from diagnosis through survivorship), Guidance Services (help managing financial, emotional, and practical impacts), Support Groups and Online Forums (available in English and Spanish for various demographics), and Community Education and Outreach programs. The KEYS (Karing for Every Young Survivor) program, funded through a CDC cooperative agreement, provides specialized support for young survivors and metastatic clients. Breast Cancer University offers educational courses for Community Health Workers. BCRC also operates signature fundraising events including Art Bra® Austin and the Survivorship Summit. All programs and services are offered at no cost to clients and their loved ones, serving Central Texans in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop & Caldwell counties since 1995.

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Brands

• Breast Cancer University: A multi-lesson course for Community Health Workers (CHW) that focuses on understanding and recognizing the psychosocial needs of those with breast cancer.

Quantifiable outcome

• All BCRC programs and services are offered at no cost to clients and their loved ones.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Texas OncologymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for Art Bra Austin 2026, a premier annual fundraising event celebrating breast cancer survivors through wearable art.
• NateramajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Education sponsor for Survivorship Summit 2025, focused on Signatera advanced cancer detection for breast cancer patients.
• American Cancer SocietymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor for Survivorship Summit 2025, supporting cancer education and survivor resources.
• HEBmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community sponsor for Survivorship Summit 2025 through HEB's Helping Here community program.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEYS (Karing for Every Young Survivor) project launched as a 5-year cooperative agreement between BCRC and CDC to support young survivors and metastatic clients with unique needs through improved support and resources.
• University of Illinois YAAS! ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create a Breast Cancer Survivorship Virtual Learning Collaborative designed to educate community health workers and patient navigators using an interactive format.
• Shivers Cancer FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Survivorship Summit 2025, supporting empowerment, education, and connection for breast cancer survivors in Central Texas.
• Johns Hopkins MedicineminorOthersNational partner sharing dedication to supporting breast cancer survivors and thrivers.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)minorOthersNational partner focused on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer awareness and support.
• SharsheretminorOthersNational partner supporting Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
• Living Beyond Breast CancerminorOthersNational partner providing education and support for people impacted by breast cancer.
• Sanford HealthminorOthersNational partner in comprehensive health services for breast cancer patients.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesminorOthersState health department partner supporting breast cancer awareness and survivor services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing education and support to people impacted by breast cancer across the care continuum. Highly comparable to BCRC's navigation, education, and peer-support model, though operating nationally rather than within a single region.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit focused on young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, with peer support, education, and advocacy programs. Closely comparable to BCRC's KEYS project, which also serves women diagnosed under 45, including fertility, career, and family-planning concerns.
• METAvivor: Nonprofit dedicated specifically to metastatic breast cancer (Stage IV) patients through research funding and peer support. Directly comparable to BCRC's metastatic support groups and navigation services for the same high-need population.
• Breastcancer.org: Nonprofit providing medically reviewed breast cancer education, peer community forums, and expert content across diagnosis and treatment stages. Comparable to BCRC's education and online forum offerings, with broader national reach but no in-person navigation.
• National Breast Cancer Coalition: Advocacy-driven coalition focused on breast cancer research, access, and public policy. Comparable to BCRC's education and survivorship work, with a stronger federal advocacy and legislative focus rather than direct patient navigation.
• Sharsheret: National nonprofit supporting Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, with peer support, education, and navigation. Comparable to BCRC's culturally tailored peer support model, though focused on a specific cultural community rather than a geographic region.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): Nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers through education, support, and advocacy. Comparable to BCRC's navigation and education services for a specific high-need subset of the breast cancer population.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Largest U.S. breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, community health, and patient navigation through a national affiliate network. Overlaps with BCRC on patient support, education, and local fundraising (Race for the Cure/More Than Pink Walk vs. Art Bra Austin), but operates at a much larger scale and broader scope including research.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, providing research funding, patient support (Road to Recovery, Hope Lodge), and 24/7 helpline navigation. Comparable to BCRC on patient support and survivorship, but operates broadly across all cancers with a national footprint and substantially larger resources.

Emerging players

• Tigerlily Foundation: Nonprofit focused on young women, particularly women of color, facing breast cancer, with advocacy, education, and patient support programs. Comparable to BCRC's young-survivor and Black/African American client programming, though operating nationally with a stronger advocacy bent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs8SNZ5NIETM7_eQhXIoGjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BCRCofTexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breast-cancer-resource-centers-of-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/bcrcoftx
• Xx.com/bcrcoftexas

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Profiles1 record

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