Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation

What Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation does

Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation (TBCF) is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by Natalie Tuman, a Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma survivor, to provide non-medical support to women undergoing breast cancer treatment in North Collin County and East/Northeast Denton County, anchored in Prosper, Texas. Its core offering is the Fighter's Helping Hand program, which bundles financial assistance for insurance deductibles, weekly meal delivery, house cleaning, yard maintenance, laundry, massage therapy, IV therapy, counseling, and child transportation into a single coordinated service, delivered not by in-house staff but through a network of 17+ local partner businesses. Supplementary programs include the Monthly CONNECT support group, the Stage 4-specific CONNECT:4 group, branded merchandise (COURAGEOUS T-shirts and hats at $28 each), and an annual event calendar (Pretty in Pink Fashion Show, Yoga and Mimosas, October fundraising, spirit nights).

The organization operates without proprietary technology, running on a Wix-hosted website built by GB Graphix, LLC and standard payment infrastructure (Authorize.net, PayPal) for one-time and recurring donations. The team is approximately 10 board members and staff including the Founder/Executive Director, Board President (Krissy White), Treasurer (Melissa Winter), Secretary (Colleen Steller), a Community Coordinator, an Advisory Council member, a DNP/APRN clinical advisor, and a Grant Specialist. Governance is independent with no parent organization.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions: individual donations (one-time plus monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual recurring), corporate sponsorships (nine named 2023 sponsors including Crossland Construction, Normandy Homes, and HLM Construction Management), merchandise sales with proceeds directed to the Fighter's Helping Hand program, and community fundraising events. Geographic scope is intentionally narrow at two Texas counties, with beneficiary eligibility tied to active breast cancer treatment and expiring no later than six weeks post-treatment.

Name

Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation

Website

https://tumanbreastcancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation is a Prosper, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides non-medical support services—including financial assistance, meals, housekeeping, and counseling—to women undergoing breast cancer treatment in North Collin and East/Northeast Denton Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Breast Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Breast cancer support
• Nonprofit healthcare services
• Patient financial assistance
• Community support services
• Cancer treatment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Prosper

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation relies on individual and corporate donations to fund operations and patient support services. Donations are accepted as one-time gifts or through recurring schedules (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually). The organization also hosts fundraising events throughout the year.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts ($28) and hats ($28). All proceeds directly fund patient support programs through the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship packages and event-specific sponsorship opportunities from businesses in the local community including construction, home services, and healthcare companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides non-medical, practical, and emotional support to women undergoing breast cancer treatment in North Texas. Its flagship Fighter's Helping Hand program funds and coordinates services such as insurance-deductible assistance, weekly meal delivery, house cleaning, yard maintenance, laundry assistance, massage therapy, IV therapy, counseling, and child transportation, delivered in partnership with local businesses. The foundation also runs monthly support groups, a curated patient resource directory, and branded merchandise fundraising to sustain these programs.

Product overview

The Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation operates as a non-profit organization (501c3) providing a single unified program of breast cancer support services. Their core offering is the Fighter's Helping Hand program, which provides non-medical assistance to women during treatment including financial aid, meals, housekeeping, yard work, laundry, massage, IV therapy, counseling, and transportation. The foundation also hosts Monthly CONNECT and Monthly CONNECT: 4 support groups for general and Stage 4 fighters respectively. Additionally, they sell branded merchandise (COURAGEOUS T-Shirts and Hats) with all proceeds supporting their programs, and provide resource navigation services connecting patients with therapists, screening facilities, wigs/compression providers, and other support services. The organization accepts donations through multiple payment channels including Authorize.Net and PayPal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fighter's Helping Hand Program Core non-medical support program providing vital assistance to women throughout breast cancer treatment, including financial assistance for insurance deductibles, weekly meal deliveries, house cleaning, yard maintenance, laundry assistance, massage therapy, IV therapy, counseling sessions, and transportation assistance for children. Services are provided during active treatment with expiration no later than 6 weeks after treatment completion.
• Monthly CONNECT Support Group Monthly in-person support and connection group open to anyone in the breast cancer community — currently fighting, survivors, or loved ones. Meetings include fellowship, fresh coffee, and breakfast at the Prosper, TX headquarters (203 N Coleman St).
• Monthly CONNECT:4 (Stage 4 Fighters) Support Group Monthly support group specifically curated for Stage 4 breast cancer fighters, held at 1418 Coffee in Prosper (102 E Broadway St), providing connection and fellowship for those with advanced breast cancer.
• COURAGEOUS T-Shirt Bella Canvas Tri-Blend branded T-shirt (unisex sizing) sold to raise funds for the Fighter's Helping Hand program. Available in multiple colors including pink, black, grey, and camo. Price: $28.00 with shipping included.
• Branded Hats One-size branded hats sold to raise funds for the Fighter's Helping Hand program. Price: $28.00 with shipping included.
• Resource Navigation Services Curated collection of resources for breast cancer patients including therapist referrals, mammography screening locations, wigs and compression garment providers, child resources, cold capping services, and nurse/patient navigators.
• Donation Services Accepts one-time and recurring donations (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) through Authorize.Net payment processing and PayPal to support the foundation's mission and the Fighter's Helping Hand program. Donations are tax-deductible.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7,000 insurance deductible covered for at least one patient
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crossland ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation's operations and patient support services.
• SuperscapesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Gold Medal PoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• HLM Construction ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Truly TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Gates of ProsperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Normandy HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Ashford Building SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Roberts Dental RanchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent sponsor for 2023, providing ongoing financial support for the foundation.
• Salt & Light Laundry ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing laundry services to breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Restoration Cleaning & OrganizingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing house cleaning and organizing services to breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Prosper PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing food assistance and meal support to breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Collin County Yard GreetingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing yard maintenance services to breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Cornerstone North Central TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Buff City SoapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Fringe Color BarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Modern Mom LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Burn Boot Camp ProspercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Birdie BoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting breast cancer patients in the Fighter's Helping Hand program.
• Dr. Desiré TaylorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed therapist providing counseling services to breast cancer patients, listed as a resource on the foundation's website. Contact: [email protected], 682-235-7340
• Solis Mammography ProspercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMammography screening partner providing breast cancer screening services. Contact: (469) 481-5010
• Women's Health BoutiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of wigs and compression garments for breast cancer patients. Contact: 972-985-4477
• Ann NickelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed therapist providing counseling services to breast cancer patients, listed as a resource on the foundation's website. Contact: nickelcounseling.com, 214-702-1715
• Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness ProspercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing breast cancer screening services. Contact: (469) 329-7777
• Little Hearts of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild resource partner supporting children of breast cancer patients.
• Warrior CapscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCold capping provider for breast cancer patients. Contact: warriorcaps.com, 817-770-0550
• Baylor Scott & WhitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing breast imaging services.
• GB Graphix, LLCminorOthersWebsite design and development partner that designed and maintains the foundation's website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit dedicated to critical issues unique to young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, offering community, education, and resources. Comparable as a breast cancer support nonprofit serving a specific patient cohort with community engagement programming.
• The Rose: Houston-based nonprofit providing breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and patient support across Southeast Texas. Directly comparable as a Texas-based community breast cancer nonprofit delivering non-medical support services to local patients.
• The Pink Fund: National nonprofit providing direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment to cover basic living expenses and insurance costs. Closely comparable mission given TBCF's deductible coverage and meal/household support offerings.

Broad incumbents

• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing breast cancer education, early detection, and patient support services including financial assistance and resource navigation. Comparable focus area with broader national reach and significantly larger operational scale.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing trusted information, support community, and resources to people affected by breast cancer. Comparable as a community/peer-support-oriented breast cancer nonprofit, though operating at national scale.
• Susan G. Komen: The largest and most recognized national breast cancer nonprofit, headquartered in Dallas near TBCF's geography. Comparable as a breast cancer-focused nonprofit with fundraising and patient support programs, though at vastly greater national scale.
• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing social and emotional support to people impacted by cancer through support groups, education, and resources. Comparable as a community-based cancer support organization with monthly support group programming similar to TBCF's CONNECT groups.
• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing social and emotional support to people impacted by cancer through support groups, education, and resources. Comparable as a community-based cancer support organization with monthly support group programming similar to TBCF's CONNECT groups.
• American Cancer Society: The largest national voluntary health organization focused on cancer, providing research funding, patient support, and education. Comparable as a cancer-focused nonprofit serving patients with financial and emotional support, though at vastly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Casting for Recovery: National nonprofit providing free fly fishing retreats for breast cancer survivors, combining outdoor programming with peer support. Comparable in mission of providing non-medical therapeutic support to breast cancer patients through community-based programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tumanbcf
• Facebookfacebook.com/TumanBCF
• Instagraminstagram.com/tumanbcf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuman-breast-cancer-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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