Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation

What Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation does

The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation (WBCI) is a Wyoming-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2016 under the fiscal sponsorship of the Wyoming Community Foundation and granted independent nonprofit status in 2019. Its mission is to increase breast cancer awareness and prevention across Wyoming, where the state ranks last in the nation for breast health screening among women over 50 due to remote medical access, socio-economic constraints, and cultural barriers. WBCI addresses this gap by raising and granting funds exclusively into Wyoming-only breast health programs through an annual grants cycle (minimum $75k-$100k per year) and by directly paying for breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for residents who do not qualify for Wyoming Cancer Program funding.

WBCI's core offerings include a grants program (over $1.2M distributed across 9 cycles since 2016), the WBCI Voucher Program for screening and diagnostics, patient navigation assistance, breast boutique services, peer-to-peer mentorship, counseling sessions, and $25 gas cards for transportation. The organization also operates a Volunteer Ambassador Program to deliver breast health education across Wyoming's rural landscapes. Underlying technology is minimal: WBCI runs on a WordPress website (wyomingbreastcancer.org) with embedded donation tools (Kindful), Facebook and Instagram presence, and email newsletters — no proprietary platform, no app, and no AI tooling.

The business model is a multi-channel nonprofit fundraising stack combining one-time and recurring individual donations (365 Campaign at $30/month), tiered corporate sponsorships ($500-$25,000), community events (WyoGives, Cheyenne Frontier Days "Give Cancer the Boot," Bras with a Cause), and grants-in/grantmaking-out to Wyoming hospitals, public health organizations, and support groups. In 2025, WBCI retired its long-running Pink Ribbon Run to shift toward lower-overhead digital and peer-to-peer fundraising. The organization is volunteer-led with a small staff, partners with the Wyoming Cancer Program, multiple Wyoming hospitals (Sheridan Memorial Hospital, CRMC), and local sponsors (PRECorp Foundation, McMurray), and operates within a strict "funds raised in Wyoming stay in Wyoming" mandate.

Name

Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation

Legal name

Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative

Website

https://wyomingbreastcancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation is a Wyoming-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2016, that funds breast cancer screening, diagnostics, patient navigation, and survivor services across Wyoming, with all funds raised in the state staying in the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Breast Cancer Awareness Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Breast cancer awareness
• Nonprofit grant funding
• Patient navigation services
• Cancer screening programs
• Community health fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual donors supporting breast cancer programs in Wyoming.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels ($500 to $25,000) providing marketing benefits and community impact.
3. Event Fundraising: Funds raised through events like WyoGives, Cheyenne Frontier Days 'Give Cancer the Boot', Bras with a Cause, and peer-to-peer campaigns.
4. 365 Campaign: Monthly sustainer program at $30/month ($1/day) representing year-round giving.
5. Voucher Program Sponsorships: Sponsors covering costs for breast cancer screening tests for those who don't meet Federal/State financial requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WBCI is a Wyoming-focused nonprofit foundation that raises funds to underwrite free breast cancer screening, diagnostic testing, clinical breast exams, patient navigation assistance, survivor support services, and breast-health education for Wyoming residents — primarily uninsured and underinsured women over age 50. It operates a nine-cycle grants program that has deployed more than $1.2 million to Wyoming-only breast health programs since 2016 and partners with the Wyoming Department of Health's Wyoming Cancer Program to fill coverage gaps in screening and diagnostic services.

Product overview

Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2016 that raises funds for breast cancer awareness and prevention programs across Wyoming. The organization operates a grants program that has distributed over $1.2 million to Wyoming-only breast health programs since inception. The core offerings include financial assistance for free breast cancer screening and diagnostics, patient navigation services, and breast boutique services. WBCI conducts annual fundraising events including WyoGives, Cheyenne Frontier Days 'Give Cancer the Boot,' and Bras with a Cause. The organization also runs a Volunteer Ambassador program to deliver breast health education across Wyoming's rural communities. Funds raised in Wyoming stay strictly in Wyoming to grant into eligible programs.

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Products and services

• WBCI Grants Program A nine-cycle competitive grants program that distributes funding exclusively to Wyoming-based hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to operate breast health services such as screening, diagnostics, navigation, and survivor support. Since 2016 the program has disbursed over $1.2 million across Wyoming.
• Free Breast Cancer Screening Direct-service program providing free clinical breast exams, screening mammograms, and diagnostic testing to uninsured and underinsured Wyoming women, with an emphasis on women over age 50, delivered in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health's Wyoming Cancer Program.
• Patient Navigation Assistance One-on-one navigation support that helps Wyoming breast cancer patients move through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, reducing barriers caused by geography, insurance status, or system complexity.
• WBCI Voucher Program Financial-assistance voucher program that covers breast cancer screening and diagnostic costs for eligible Wyoming residents who face cost barriers, complementing the foundation's free screening offerings.
• WBCI Breast Boutique A boutique program providing post-mastectomy products and related items to Wyoming breast cancer survivors, accepting in-kind donations from community supporters.
• Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program Survivor-to-patient matching program that pairs newly diagnosed Wyoming breast cancer patients with survivor mentors for one-on-one encouragement and guidance through the treatment journey.
• Volunteer Ambassador Program Statewide volunteer ambassador network that extends WBCI's reach into Wyoming communities, supporting event execution, community education, and grassroots fundraising in coordination with the foundation's staff and board.
• Pink Ribbon Run & Pinkard Dazzle Dash Signature annual fundraising run/walk event for the Cheyenne, Wyoming community that raises funds and awareness for WBCI's breast cancer programs and provides a high-visibility platform for sponsors and survivors.
• Give Cancer the Boot (Cheyenne Frontier Days) Cheyenne Frontier Days partnership activation that uses the iconic rodeo setting to drive breast cancer awareness and fundraising in Wyoming.
• Bras with a Cause Community fundraising event that engages Wyoming residents in breast cancer awareness and donor cultivation through decorated-bra displays and related activations.
• 365 Campaign (Recurring Monthly Giving) Individual donor-recruitment program that secures recurring monthly donations at $30 per month to provide sustainable underwriting for WBCI's screening, navigation, and grant programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Granted over $1.2 million into Wyoming-only programs through 9 grant cycles

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyoming Cancer ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation is a proud partner with the Wyoming Cancer Program. Anyone in Wyoming can apply for financial assistance for breast cancer tests through diagnostics through the WCP. If applicants don't meet Federal/State financial requirements, WBCI steps in and pays for testing. This partnership helps eliminate barriers to breast cancer screening in Wyoming.
• Wyoming hospitals and public health organizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBCI partners with hospitals and public health organizations throughout Wyoming to meet the specific breast health needs of Wyoming communities.
• Wyoming breast cancer support groupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBCI partners with other breast cancer support groups to meet the specific needs of Wyoming communities.
• PRECorp FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoucher program sponsor providing financial support to cover breast cancer screening costs for those who don't qualify for WCP funding.
• McMurrayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral sponsor supporting WBCI with office supplies, software, conference registrations, and community event vendor presence.
• Sheridan Memorial HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral sponsor and healthcare partner supporting WBCI's mission and breast health programs in Wyoming.
• CRMC (Campbell County Memorial Hospital)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral sponsor and healthcare partner supporting WBCI's mission and breast health programs in Wyoming.
• Cheyenne Frontier DayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual 'Give Cancer the Boot' event partner. WBCI and volunteers sell programs, pins, bandanas, and distribute breast cancer resources at the rodeo. Provides complimentary survivor tickets and companion tickets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Young Survival Coalition: Focused on young women diagnosed with breast cancer, providing peer-to-peer support and resources. Comparable on peer mentorship and survivor navigation services, though demographically distinct from WBCI.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National organization providing breast cancer education, peer support, and counseling. WBCI explicitly links to LBBC for support groups on its website, indicating a peer/partner relationship in survivor services.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, running the National Mammography Program and Reach To Recovery. Overlaps with WBCI on screening access and survivor support but serves all states and all cancer types.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: The largest private funder of breast cancer research globally. Overlap is limited to cause category rather than programs (BCRF funds research; WBCI funds screening and survivor services), but they compete for the same donor mindshare.
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing free mammograms, education, and patient navigation. Highly comparable mission (early detection + screening access for underserved women) operating at national scale vs. WBCI's state-level focus.
• Susan G. Komen: The largest national breast cancer nonprofit; Komen funds research, screening, and treatment access across the U.S. and serves as the most prominent cause brand competing for the same donor dollars WBCI targets.

Others

• Wyoming Community Foundation: WBCI's original fiscal sponsor and parent entity. As Wyoming's statewide community foundation, it provides infrastructure context and a comparable statewide fundraising/grantmaking model.

Regional players

• Wyoming Nonprofit Network: Statewide nonprofit association that runs the WyoGives giving day in which WBCI participates. Comparable as a Wyoming-based nonprofit capacity/coordination body rather than a direct cause competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wyomingbreastcancer.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/wyomingbreastcancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyoming-breast-cancer-initiative

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