United Breast Cancer Foundation

What United Breast Cancer Foundation does

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that provides financial assistance, direct aid, and educational programming to individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas with a secondary office in Huntington Station, New York, and a staff of 11-50 employees, UBCF operates seven core programs: Breast Screening, Individual Grant, Holistic Treatment, Child Sponsorship, Breast Reconstruction, Scholarship, and Community Service (Network of Giving). In FY2023 the organization distributed approximately $4.4M in financial grants to 3,220+ individuals and routed $83.9M in Gifts-in-Kind (product donations) to 112,800+ people, reflecting a hybrid model of cash assistance and pass-through in-kind donations.

UBCF's revenue model is multi-channel and donor-funded, with no transactional consumer pricing. Five primary inflows support operations: individual donations (including recurring monthly tiers of $30-$1,000), vehicle donations, e-commerce proceeds, round-up programs, and Gifts-in-Kind partnerships with corporate donors. Beneficiaries access services through online application portals, the Mattress & Pink Bag donation events, and the Network of Giving community-partner channel (20+ partner organizations). The operating base is consistent with a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit, and third-party governance ratings (Platinum by Candid/GuideStar, 4-star Charity Navigator) provide independent credibility signals.

Recent strategic activity in 2025-2026 indicates a deliberate expansion phase: a new national headquarters opened in Jonesboro, AR (October 2025), a Times Square billboard launched (October 2025), a Louisville mattress event was activated (November 2025), and the Think Pink Gala is in development for Fall 2026. The organization also navigated an FTC complaint matter in September 2025. Technology is primarily a back-office enabler rather than a product surface; there is no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary platform, or technology product beyond conventional donation processing and constituent management.

Name

United Breast Cancer Foundation

Legal name

United Breast Cancer Foundation

Website

https://ubcf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides financial grants, Gifts-in-Kind aid, and educational programs to breast cancer patients and their families through seven core programs and a multi-channel donor base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Breast Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Breast cancer support
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Patient financial assistance
• Gifts-in-kind distribution
• Holistic cancer care

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: UBCF relies primarily on individual charitable donations from the public. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations, with suggested tiers ranging from $30 to $1,000 for monthly giving programs.
2. Vehicle Donations: The organization accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, motorcycles) which are tax-deductible. Donations are processed through third-party vendors.
3. E-commerce Merchandise Sales: UBCF operates an online shop selling branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products. Proceeds support the organization's programs.
4. Round-Up Credit Card Program: Donors can enroll credit cards in a round-up program where purchases are rounded to the nearest dollar and the difference is donated monthly to UBCF.
5. Gifts-in-Kind Donations: UBCF receives donated products from retail partners and distributes them through its Network of Giving program to breast cancer patients and survivors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, direct support to breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Core offerings include the Breast Screening Program (reimbursement up to $200 for mammography, ultrasound, or thermography), Individual Grants (customized financial support for medical, housing, and living expenses), Holistic Treatment grants, Child Sponsorship, Breast Reconstructive Surgery grants, and the Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship. The foundation also distributes donated goods (therapeutic mattresses, clothing, personal care items) via Mattress & Pink Bag Events and a Network of Giving partnership program.

Product overview

United Breast Cancer Foundation operates as a non-profit charitable organization offering a comprehensive suite of breast cancer support programs. The foundation's core offerings include the Breast Screening Program (mammography, ultrasound, thermography reimbursement up to $200), Individual Grant Program (customized financial support for medical, housing, and daily living expenses), Holistic Treatment Program (complementary therapies including acupuncture, massage, nutritional counseling), Child Sponsorship Program (support for children of patients/survivors), Breast Reconstructive Surgery Program (surgery cost grants), and the Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship (for students who lost a parent to breast cancer). The Community Service Program encompasses the Gift-in-Kind Program, Network of Giving, and Mattress & Pink Bag Events that distribute donated goods including Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Additional programs include the Vehicle Donation Program, Round-Up and Give Back credit card program, and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising platform. The foundation operates the Think Pink Gala as its flagship annual fundraising event. A merchandise shop sells branded apparel and accessories to support the mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Think Pink Gala: A premier cultural gala event debuting Fall 2026 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, uniting world-class artistry with culinary excellence to mark UBCF's 25th anniversary of life-changing support.
• Mattress & Pink Bag Event
• Pink Bag Shopping
• Network of Giving
• Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship

Products and services

• Breast Screening Program Free or low-cost breast screenings for women and men nationwide, covering mammography, ultrasound, and thermography, with reimbursement up to $200 toward screening services for eligible breast cancer patients and survivors.
• Individual Grant Program
• Holistic Treatment Program
• Child Sponsorship Program
• Breast Reconstructive Surgery Program
• Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship
• Community Service Program
• Vehicle Donation Program
• Round-Up and Give Back Program
• Think Pink Gala Annual flagship fundraising gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City featuring Broadway performers, Michelin-starred chefs, and breast cancer survivors, with the inaugural event scheduled for November 20, 2026 to mark UBCF's 25th anniversary.
• UBCF Merchandise Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 3,220+ individuals through financial grants and 112,800+ through Gifts-in-Kind in FY 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers64 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Twisted PinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKentucky-based breast cancer charity partnership providing Box of Hope packages filled with health and beauty items to breast cancer patients and survivors. UBCF partners with Twisted Pink to distribute these packages to recipients.
• Brookfield PropertiesminorOthersDonated event space at Mall St. Matthews in Louisville, Kentucky for UBCF's 7th annual mattress giveaway event supporting breast cancer patients and survivors.
• Derby City DragonsminorOthersLouisville-based survivor dragon boat team that coordinated volunteers for UBCF's mattress giveaway event in Kentucky.
• Michelle's PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based breast cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Living Beyond Breast CancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania-based national breast cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Tough Enough to Wear PinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado-based breast cancer awareness organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Nashville Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee-based organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Kentucky Cancer LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKentucky-based cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• ChaShaMaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Babylon Breast Cancer CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based breast cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Captain AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Sisters-R-UsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania-based breast cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Breast Treatment Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Breast Cancer OptionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based breast cancer organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• The Health WagonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia-based healthcare organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Greenpoint ThermographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida-based thermography imaging service partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Medical Thermal ImagingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas-based thermal imaging service partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Venice Family ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based healthcare clinic partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Miles Perret Cancer ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana-based cancer services organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• The Gathering PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio-based cancer support organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.
• Omega InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based wellness organization partnering with UBCF through the Network of Giving program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National Breast Cancer Foundation is a direct peer providing free mammograms, patient navigation, and early detection programs for breast cancer patients, closely mirroring UBCF's screening and patient support model.
• Sharsheret: Sharsheret is a national breast cancer organization serving Jewish women and families, providing patient support, education, and community programs. Comparable nonprofit model with disease-specific focus, though smaller in scale than UBCF.
• Young Survival Coalition: Young Survival Coalition focuses on young women affected by breast cancer, providing patient resources, support networks, and advocacy. Comparable mission segment to UBCF's survivor-focused programs.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national breast cancer support organization that is both a UBCF Network of Giving partner and a direct peer offering patient education, community, and support services.

Broad incumbents

• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a leading breast cancer-focused nonprofit primarily funding medical research. It is a comparable disease-specific nonprofit brand, though its emphasis is research grants rather than direct patient support.
• Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen is the largest and best-known breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, screening, and patient support nationwide. It is a broad incumbent operating at significantly greater scale than UBCF across overlapping breast cancer missions.
• American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society is the largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, providing research funding, patient support, and screening programs across all cancer types. Operates as a broad incumbent with overlapping breast cancer support services.

Emerging players

• Bright Pink: Bright Pink focuses on breast and ovarian cancer risk reduction and early detection among young women. Overlapping screening/awareness mission makes it a partial comparable to UBCF's screening program.
• Tigerlily Foundation: Tigerlily Foundation supports young women with breast cancer through education, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable disease-specific support model, though with a narrower demographic focus than UBCF.
• Twisted Pink: Twisted Pink is a Kentucky-based breast cancer nonprofit partnering with UBCF on Box of Hope distributions. Comparable community-focused breast cancer support model at smaller scale, making it a partial direct peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UBCF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChgwkb_15Q2r2rjZo4RH9yQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TeamUBCF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-breast-cancer-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/iheartubcf

Compliance3 records

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