Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Wisconsin does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
Breast Cancer Recovery does not meet this Standard because the 2019 annual report did not include:
- Total program expenses.
- Total administrative expenses.
- Total fund raising expenses.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Wisconsin meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Wisconsin (Breast Cancer Recovery) offers wellness retreats for 21 to 80-year-old women in all stages of breast cancer. During 2019, the organization reports hosting over 55 women at their Infinite Boundaries retreat. Breast Cancer Recovery also offers an annual educational program. During 2019, the organization reports hosting a series of ?lunch and learns? around Wisconsin. Breast Cancer Recovery reports that all programs are designed and conducted by survivors and serve women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and many years finished with treatment.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Wisconsin's program expenses were:
Retreats |
$126,606 |
Sharing the Knowledge |
$19,192 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$145,798 |
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Chief Executive
Megan Purtell, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$43,500
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Chair of the Board
Moira Klos
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President of Human Resources, WPS Health
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Board Size
9
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Paid Staff Size
1
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Radio
Fundraising costs were 24% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $180,559, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Wisconsin's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$174,629 |
Investment income |
$40,739 |
Infinite Boundaries retreat |
$12,695 |
Special events, net |
$5,930 |
Sharing the Knowledge conference |
$2,000 |
Miscellaneous income |
$1,119 |
Total Income |
$237,112 |
- Programs: 67%
- Fundraising: 20%
- Administrative: 13%
Total Income |
$237,112 |
Program expenses |
$145,798 |
Fundraising expenses |
$43,603 |
Administrative expenses |
$28,736 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$218,137 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$18,975 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$312,707 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$331,682 |
Total Liabilities |
$9,616 |
Total Assets |
$341,298 |