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SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION (EIN 75-1835298)
Tax period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Filed
2026-01-15
IRS object ID
202610159349301851
Schema version
2024v5.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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MissionSUSAN G. KOMEN HAS AN UNMATCHED, COMPREHENSIVE 360-DEGREE APPROACH TO FIGHTING BREAST CANCER ACROSS ALL FRONTS AND SUPPORTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. AND IN COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES TO PROTECT PATIENTS, DRIVE RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS, IMPROVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE, OFFER DIRECT PATIENT NAVIGATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION. KOMEN REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER TODAY, WHILE TIRELESSLY SEARCHING FOR TOMORROW'S CURES.MissionDesc
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Chief Financial Officer55.00Yes (X)$323,478$0$36,314
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Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
OTHER INCOME900099$158,634$0$8,698$149,936
$0$0$0$0
$0$0$0$0

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$158,634OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$103,154,379TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$8,698UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$362,500ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,964,376TotalAmt
Program Services$10,964,376ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,471,750TotalAmt
Program Services$7,471,750ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$144,884TotalAmt
Program Services$144,884ProgramServicesAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,538,009TotalAmt
Program Services$1,653,509ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$294,221ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$590,279FundraisingAmt

Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$40,350,074TotalAmt
Program Services$21,851,797ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,917,235ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$10,581,042FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,707,373TotalAmt
Program Services$958,344ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$300,413ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$448,616FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,030,049TotalAmt
Program Services$2,147,223ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$908,497ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$974,329FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,946,252TotalAmt
Program Services$1,604,498ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$559,989ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$781,765FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$188,069TotalAmt
Program Services$73,231ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$42,032ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$72,806FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$361,235TotalAmt
Program Services$34,076ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$327,159ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$375,932TotalAmt
Program Services$375,932ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,054,814TotalAmt
Fundraising$2,054,814FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,579,739TotalAmt
Program Services$4,781,285ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$273,846ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,524,608FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,459,606TotalAmt
Program Services$6,813,506ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$89,048ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,557,052FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,369,416TotalAmt
Program Services$1,018,849ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$687,131ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$663,436FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$155,237TotalAmt
Program Services$112,292ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,877ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$40,068FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$983,085TotalAmt
Program Services$557,954ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$131,845ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$293,286FundraisingAmt

Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$222,033TotalAmt
Program Services$149,405ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$17,195ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$55,433FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,289,614TotalAmt
Program Services$1,158,773ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$66,729ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$64,112FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$467,923TotalAmt
Program Services$350,942ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$116,981FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
CONSULT & PROF. FEES$5,305,493$4,464,720$460,553$380,220
EQUIP RENTAL & MAINT$3,317,081$2,547,293$288,391$481,397
MERCHANT SERVICES & BANK FEES$1,925,997$1,212,895$78,514$634,588
EVENT PRODUCTION$408,323$313,754$15,131$79,438

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$880,918TotalAmt
Program Services$467,809ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$213,518ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$199,591FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$110,497,282TotalAmt
Program Services$71,229,097ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$12,674,324ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$26,593,861FundraisingAmt

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$47,650,051TotalAmt
Program Services$33,080,905ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,338,884ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$13,230,262FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,541,435BOYAmt
EOY$12,163,457EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$15,796,832BOYAmt
EOY$18,486,634EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$15,990BOYAmt
EOY$21,168EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,007,298BOYAmt
EOY$2,261,620EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$14,371,860LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$11,541,722LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,645,416BOYAmt
EOY$2,830,138EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$114,278,903BOYAmt
EOY$106,384,407EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,480,000BOYAmt
EOY$34,020,000EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,373,671BOYAmt
EOY$2,705,131EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$188,139,545BOYAmt
EOY$178,872,555EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,826,023BOYAmt
EOY$8,934,393EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$51,574,727BOYAmt
EOY$45,550,351EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$235,995BOYAmt
EOY$280,920EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$58,636,745BOYAmt
EOY$54,765,664EOYAmt

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$88,459,438BOYAmt
EOY$84,977,043EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$41,043,362BOYAmt
EOY$39,129,848EOYAmt

Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Pd In Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Oth Fnds RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$129,502,800BOYAmt
EOY$124,106,891EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$188,139,545BOYAmt
EOY$178,872,555EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$7,342,903ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$1,162,055NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$98,668DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Investment Expense-$419,170InvestmentExpenseAmt
Prior Period Adjustments$0PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$1,105,441OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$50,983,746CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$99,456,148CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$111,805,407CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$98,107,413CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$102,783,181CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$463,135,895TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$50,983,746CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$99,456,148CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$111,805,407CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$98,107,413CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$102,783,181CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$463,135,895TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$10,491,781SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$452,644,114PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,217,543CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,156,360CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,438,781CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$12,830,552CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,425,124CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$19,068,360TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$15,070CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,574CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$26,758CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$50,721CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$149,936CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$246,059TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$482,450,314TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$44,646,371GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.93822PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.92261PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other IncomeFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 15070.0, COLUMN B - 3574.0, COLUMN C - 26758.0, COLUMN D - 50721.0, COLUMN E - 149936.0, COLUMN F - 246059.0;ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$25,410FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$25,410AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$350,522FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$350,522AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$375,932FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$375,932AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$97,447,026FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$97,447,026AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$97,822,958FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$97,822,958AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$1,000,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$1,000,000AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$250,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$250,000AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$0AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt
Affiliated Group Total$0AffiliatedGroupTotalAmt

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$1,000,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$4,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$6,000,000LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$204,997CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$293,520CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$320,990CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$375,932CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,195,439TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$250,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$250,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$250,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$250,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$1,500,000GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$26,906CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$15,803CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$20,317CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$25,410CurrentYearAmt
Total$88,436TotalAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule C, Part II-A Lobbying ExpensesFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT ALL PEOPLE TOUCHED BY BREAST CANCER. RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS WORK TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, KOMEN SUPPORTS LIMITED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT KEY PATIENT PROTECTIONS, EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND FUND CRITICAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$3,626,572BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$61,376ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$10,976InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$57,866OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$0AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$3,641,058EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$3,612,548BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$133,367ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$26,029InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$145,372OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$0AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$3,626,572EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,346,868BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$2,279,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$7,607InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$5,713OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$3,612,548EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,342,173BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$0ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$10,613InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$5,918OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$0AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,346,868EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,337,562BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$0ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$10,279InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$5,668OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$0AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,342,173EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.28BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.71PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.01TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$0DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$0DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$9,497,787OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,966,640DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,531,147BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$4,874,073OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$4,575,082DepreciationAmt
Book Value$298,991BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$2,830,138TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Financial Derivatives FinancialDerivativesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterestsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmtMethod ValuationMethodValuationCd
Closely-held equity interests$0
Financial derivatives$0
PRIVATE EQUITY FUND$34,020,000F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$34,020,000TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt
Total Liability$0TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$136,501,446TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$1,162,054NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$33,790,718DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Recoveries Prior Year Grants$0RecoveriesPriorYearGrantsAmt
Other Revenue$6,587OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$34,959,359RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$101,542,087RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$419,170InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$1,193,122OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$1,612,292RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$103,154,379TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$141,924,509TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$33,692,050DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Prior Year Adjustments$0PriorYearAdjustmentsAmt
Losses Reported$0LossesReportedAmt
Other Expenses Included$6,589OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$33,698,639ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$108,225,870ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$0InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included$2,271,412OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$2,271,412ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$110,497,282TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment fundsKOMEN HAS FIVE PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS: GOODMAN-BRINKER, FIRNBERG, TWO GENERAL ENDOWMENTS, AND A PERPETUAL TRUST. THE GOODMAN-BRINKER ENDOWMENT IS FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS, THE FIRNBERG ENDOWMENT IS FOR BREAST CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH AWARDS, THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT AND PERPETUAL TRUST'S EARNINGS ARE RESTRICTED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS ONE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteTHE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS RECORDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2025
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990Program COGS - 6587
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statementsFundraising expenses - 1166096 Revenue eliminated upon consolidation - 27026
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990PROGRAM COGS - 6587 Rounding - 2
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statementsRescinded grants - 1105316 Fundraising expenses - 1166096

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (9 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)01GrantmakingResearch$59,884
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)01Program ServicesResearch$6,639
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)01Program ServicesLearning Mgmt System$19,292
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)01Program ServicesMission Tool Development$30,375
North America (Canada & Mexico only)02Program ServicesMission Support$14,725
North America (Canada & Mexico only)01Program ServicesMerchandise$37,911
North America (Canada & Mexico only)01GrantmakingResearch$75,000
North America (Canada & Mexico only)02Program ServicesSoftware Licenses and Implementation$37,066
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)01GrantmakingPatient Care / Education$10,000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees11SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee11TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$290,892SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$290,892TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (3 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtDescription Of Non Cash AsstDescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Research$59,884Wire$0n/aFMV
North America (Canada & Mexico only)Research$75,000wire$0n/afmv
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Patient Care/Education$10,000wire$0n/afmv
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org3Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign CorpYes (true)TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipYes (true)ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant fundsAS OUTLINED IN KOMEN'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRANTS, ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRESS REPORTS, FINANCIAL REPORTS AND ANY CHANGE REQUESTS THEY MAY HAVE FOR THEIR PROJECTS, IN THE FORMAT REQUIRED BY KOMEN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE POLICIES. ALL PROGRESS REPORTS AND REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF. SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV AND SCHEDULE O, PART IX, LINE 1 NARRATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statementsEUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual
Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statementsEUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Special Fundraising EventsYes (X)SpecialFundraisingEventsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (4 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
Revunami Inc
228 E 85th St Suite 9CNew YorkNY10028Marketing Consultantfalse$0$34,325-$34,325
RKD Group LLC
3400 Waterview Parkway Suite 250RichardsonTX75080Fundraising Consultantfalse$17,756,548$316,990$17,439,558
Event 360 Inc
55 E Jackson Blvd Suite1030ChicagoIL60604Event Fundraisingfalse$10,642,566$537,403$10,105,163
Kars-R-Uscom
6059 N Briargate LaneGlendoraCA91740FundraisingYes (true)$1,624,516$1,166,096$458,420
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$30,023,630TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$2,054,814TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$27,968,816TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesINLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTXLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWYLicensedStatesCd

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event13 Day SeriesEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$12,944,913GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$12,768,332CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$176,581GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Cash Prizes Event1$0CashPrizesEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1$1,315NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$1,908,873RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$495,980FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$0EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$1,537,237OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2Race-WalkEventsEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$20,830,989GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$19,602,289CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$1,228,700GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Cash Prizes Event2$0CashPrizesEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2$266,327NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$266,534RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$341,280FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2$16,262EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$2,987,665OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Other Events$3,661,971GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$2,606,897CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$1,055,074GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Cash Prizes Other Events$0CashPrizesOtherEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Other Events$31,895NonCashPrizesOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events$209,579RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events$238,899FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Entertainment Other Events$43,779EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$289,457OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$37,437,873GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$34,977,518CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$2,460,355GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Cash Prizes Total Events$0CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$299,537NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$2,384,986RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$1,076,159FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$60,041EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$4,814,359OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$8,635,082DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$6,174,727NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule G, Part II Net Income SummaryGross receipts are reduced by the amount of fundraising contributions, per IRS instructions. The contributions for fiscal year 2025 were $35 million.
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) KARS-R-Us.com FundraisingThe fundraising agreement between KARS-R-US.COM (the fundraiser) and Susan G. Komen (the charity) provides for the fundraiser to accept and liquidate donated vehicles, vessels and other items of value on behalf (the units) of the charity without charge. The fundraiser charges the charity for the 50% of the cost of advertising plus a fee for each unit donated and sold. The fundraiser deducts these costs from the gross sale price less direct costs to determine the net proceeds from each unit sold. The charity and the fundraiser each receive 50% of the net proceeds, which were $458,420. Advertising and per unit fees totaled $707,676 for FY25.
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(ii) Describe the custody or control arrangement.KARS-R-US.COM-FUNDRAISER ACCEPTS AND LIQUIDATES DONATED VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF VALUE ON BEHALF OF SUSAN G. KOMEN AND DEDUCTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SALES THEIR FEES.;

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (61 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
Albert Einstein College of Med Yeshiva U
1300 Morris Park AvenueBelfer 1108BronxNY104611975131624225501(c)(3)$229,500$0FMVN/AResearch
Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation
350 N Humphreys BlvdMemphisTN38120581544781501(c)(3)$2,681$0FMVN/APatient Care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Attn Bryan Linck 4249 Clayton AvenSt LouisMO63110237309937501(c)(3)$37,500$0FMVN/APatient Care
Baylor College Medicine
Grants - Accounts Receivable One BaHoustonTX770303411741613878501(c)(3)$326,549$0FMVN/AResearch
Boston University
580 Harrison Avenue 3-WBostonMA02118042103547501(c)(3)$179,998$0FMVN/AResearch
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Attn Jeffrey Rivera 181 Longwood ABostonMA02115042312909501(c)(3)$103,993$0FMVN/AResearch
Case Western Reserve University
Controllers Office 10900 Euclid AvClevelandOH441067006341018992501(c)(3)$75,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Columbia University Medical Center
722 West 168th Street 4th FloorNew YorkNY10032135598093501(c)(3)$75,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Columbia University Medical Center
Sponsored Projects Finance 615 WestNew YorkNY100270000135598093501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street Mail Stop 439CBostonMA02115042263040501(c)(3)$70,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
450 Brookline Avenue BP 412BostonMA022155450042263040501(c)(3)$729,735$0FMVN/AResearch
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street Mail Stop 439CBostonMA02115042263040501(c)(3)$870,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Duke University Medical Center
PO Box 602651CharlotteNC282602651560532129501(c)(3)$589,097$0FMVN/AResearch
Emory University
1599 Clifton Road NE 4th Floor MaiAtlantaGA303224250580566256501(c)(3)$158,660$0FMVN/AResearch
Indiana U (Indianapolis)
Financial Mgmt Svcs PO Box 66057IndianapolisIN462666057356001673501(c)(3)$458,619$0FMVN/AResearch
Indiana University (Indianapolis)
Financial Mgmt Svcs PO Box 66057IndianapolisIN462666057356001673501(c)(3)$834,515$0FMVN/AResearch
Johns Hopkins University
1650 Orleans Street Suite 141BaltimoreMD21231520595110501(c)(3)$937,500$0FMVN/AResearch
Johns Hopkins U
1101 East 33rd Street Eastern C220BaltimoreMD21218520595110501(c)(3)$180,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Leland Stanford Jr University
485 Broadway Mail Code 8838Redwood CityCA94063941156365501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Loyola University Chicago
820 N Michigan Avenue Suite 1300ChicagoIL60611361408475501(c)(3)$56,187$0FMVN/AResearch
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Griffin Building Room 170 4500 SanJacksonvilleFL32224593337028501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
1275 York AveNew YorkNY10065131924236501(c)(3)$375,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Michigan State University
Contract Grant Administration 301East LansingMI48824386005984501(c)(3)$60,832$0FMVN/AResearch
Oregon Health & Science University
0690 SW Bancroft Mail Code L106SPAPortlandOR97239931176109501(c)(3)$289,999$0FMVN/AResearch
Parkland Foundation
2777 North Stemmons Freeway Suite 1DallasTX75207752089180501(c)(3)$150,000$0FMVN/APatient Care
Ponce Medical School Foundation Inc
388 Dr Luis F Sala StPoncePR007162347660379122501(c)(3)$62,374$0FMVN/AResearch
Princeton University
701 Carnegie CenterPrincetonNJ08540210634501501(c)(3)$200,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Recinto de Ciencias Medicas
PO Box 365067San JuanPR009365067660433762501(c)(3)$97,866$0FMVN/AResearch
Regents of University of Michigan
Room 7110 CCGC Internal Med 3003Ann ArborMI481091274386006309501(c)(3)$75,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Rockefeller University
Attn Shawn Davis Ofc of DevelopmeNew YorkNY10065131624158501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation
Department of Immunology Elm CarlBuffaloNY14263161391608501(c)(3)$340,531$0FMVN/AResearch
Stanford University'
PO Box 44253San FranciscoCA941444253941156365501(c)(3)$448,168$0FMVN/AResearch
Texas A&M Univ System HSC-Research Fdn
Attn Michele Kent 3578 TAMUCollege StationTX778433578746000541501(c)(3)$39,578$0FMVN/AResearch
The Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit StBostonMA021142696042697983501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
The Ohio State University College
Attn Kathy Milem 700 Childrens DrColumbusOH43205316025986501(c)(3)$530,919$0FMVN/AResearch
The Salk Institute
Attn Christine Marckese 10010 NortLa JollaCA920371002952160097501(c)(3)$150,000$0FMVN/AResearch
The University of Chicago
6030 S Ellis AvenueRM 114ChicagoIL60637362177139501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
The University of Texas at Austin
Communications Career Services 300AustinTX78712746000203501(c)(3)$56,799$0FMVN/AResearch
Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
104 Airport Drive Suite 2200 CBChapel HillNC275991350566001393501(c)(3)$945,992$0FMVN/AResearch
Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Grants Contracts PO Box 4390HoustonTX772104390746001118501(c)(3)$600,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical
11100 Euclid AvenueClevelandOH44106341567805501(c)(3)$225,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1530 3rd Avenue South AdministratioBirminghamAL352940111636005396501(c)(3)$60,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of California at San Francis'
Andrew Boulter 3333 California StSan FranciscoCA94118946036493501(c)(3)$320,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of California-Davis
Cashiers Office PO Box 989062West SacramentoCA957989062946036494501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Chicago
Attn Michael Ludwig 5801 S EllisChicagoIL60637362177139501(c)(3)$179,550$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Illinois at Chicago
PO Box 20787SpringfieldIL627080787376000511501(c)(3)$100,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Kansas Medical Center
Attn Tim Siskey 3901 Rainbow BoulKansas CityKS66160481108830501(c)(3)$78,257$0FMVN/AResearch
University of North Carolina
104 Airport Drive Suite 2200 CBChapel HillNC275999525566001393501(c)(3)$180,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Notre Dame du Lac
836a Grace HallNotre DameIN465565612350868188501(c)(3)$50,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Pennsylvania
Office of Research Services 3451 WaPhiladelphiaPA191046205231352685501(c)(3)$473,675$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Pittsburgh'
Office of Budget Controller 4200PittsburghPA15260250965591501(c)(3)$300,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Utah
201 South Presidents Circle RoomSalt Lake CityUT841129020876000525501(c)(3)$300,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Virginia at School of Medi
PO Box 400195CharlottesvilleVA229044195546001796501(c)(3)$50,000$0FMVN/AResearch
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Research Sponsored Programs 21 NoMadisonWI537151218396006492501(c)(3)$71,493$0FMVN/AResearch
UT Southwestern Medical Center'
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Attn DaDallasTX753909020746000203501(c)(3)$560,410$0FMVN/AResearch
UTMD Anderson Cancer Ctr
1515 Holcombe Boulevard Unit 1644HoustonTX770304009746001118501(c)(3)$15,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
3319 West End Ave Suite 970AtlantaGA372036856620476822501(c)(3)$721,137$0FMVN/AResearch
Virginia Commonwealth University
800 E Leigh St Suite 3100RichmondVA232843039546001758501(c)(3)$155,699$0FMVN/AResearch
Washington University at St Louis Scho
Nicole Nichols/Sarah Gehlert 660 SSt LouisMO63110430653611501(c)(3)$328,106$0FMVN/AResearch
Weill Medical College of Cornell Univ
1300 York AvenueNew YorkNY10061131623978501(c)(3)$520,000$0FMVN/AResearch
Yale University'
Office of Sponsored Projects 25 SciNew HavenCT065208327060646973501(c)(3)$365,000$0FMVN/AResearch
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org61Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (3 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
Patient Care Assistance @ $5002621$1,310,500$0fmvn/a
Patient Care Assistance @ $7501071$803,250$0fmvn/a
Patient Care Assistance @ $40013395$5,358,000$0fmvn/a

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant fundsFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSUSAN G. KOMEN'S (KOMEN) POLICIES FOR MANAGING GRANTS FROM THE TIME OF PRE-AWARD THROUGH CLOSEOUT ARE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE FLEXIBILITY WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH STANDARD OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PRESERVING THE INTEGRITY OF THE REVIEW AND AWARD PROCESS. KOMEN REQUIRES ALL GRANTEES TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT, INCLUDING: PURPOSE, AMOUNT, BUDGETARY RESTRICTIONS, DURATION, PAYMENT SCHEDULE, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AUDIT, AND EARLY TERMINATION RIGHTS. FOR RESEARCH GRANTS, SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT ARE MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE GRANT TERM BY A PH.D.-LEVEL RESEARCH GRANT MANAGER. FOR PATIENT CARE, EDUCATIONAL OR COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRANTS, PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT ARE MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE GRANT TERM BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS SERVING AS GRANT MANAGERS. AS OUTLINED IN KOMEN'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRANTS, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS DETAILING PROGRESS TOWARD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES, MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, KEY DELIVERABLES AND CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED, WITH A FULL ACCOUNTING OF GRANT FUNDS EXPENDED (ACTUAL VERSUS BUDGETED EXPENSES) AND WRITTEN JUSTIFICATION OF EXPENSES. AS APPROPRIATE, THE GRANTS MANAGER MAY CONDUCT SITE VISITS WITH GRANTEES TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR WORK AND ADDRESS ANY CHALLENGES IMPACTING THE FUNDED PROGRAM. ALL GRANT FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROJECT'S APPROVED BUDGET AND ARE DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE GRANT AGREEMENT. REQUESTS FOR CHANGES TO THE DESIGN OF THE FUNDED PROJECT OR BUDGET ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVAL BY KOMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT. AS PART OF ITS OVERSIGHT PRACTICES, THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT MAY PROVIDE KOMEN WITH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE RIGHT TO REQUEST WITH REASONABLE PRIOR NOTICE TO THE GRANTEE: (1) ADDITIONAL PROGRESS AND/OR FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM THE GRANTEE, (2) GRANTEE PARTICIPATION IN SITE VISITS, TELEPHONE CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS, OR OTHER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND (3) WITH PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE, ADJUSTMENT TO THE PROJECT REPORTING PERIOD AND ASSOCIATED DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS AT ANY TIME DURING THE GRANT TERM. SEE SCHEDULE O, PART IX, LINE 1 NARRATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (12 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Paula Schneider
President and CEO$650,216$0$0$0$7,899$0$17,436$0$13,261$0$688,812$0$0$0
Ria Williams
Chief Financial Officer$320,735$0$0$0$2,743$0$20,080$0$16,234$0$359,792$0$0$0
Eunice Nakamura
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (Ending Feb-2025)$308,567$0$0$0$2,639$0$15,289$0$9,244$0$335,739$0$0$0
Catherine Olivieri
SVP, Human Resources$268,814$0$0$0$1,978$0$16,550$0$10,578$0$297,920$0$0$0
Victoria Smart
SVP, Mission$264,375$0$0$0$1,534$0$0$0$2,935$0$268,844$0$0$0
Kathryn Watt
SVP, Community Development & Operations$260,576$0$0$0$4,879$0$16,378$0$13,151$0$294,984$0$0$0
Sarah Rosales
VP, Corporate Partnerships$258,236$0$0$0$1,366$0$16,398$0$15,916$0$291,916$0$0$0
Nicholas Michael DiFranza
VP, Information Technology$252,934$0$0$0$1,497$0$0$0$2,492$0$256,923$0$0$0
Barbara Ducharme
VP, CD Strategy & Midwest Region$200,795$0$0$0$2,135$0$12,206$0$13,005$0$228,141$0$0$0
Kimberly Sabelko
VP, Research & Scientific Programs$199,117$0$0$0$4,233$0$11,604$0$2,792$0$217,746$0$0$0
Megan Klink
VP, CD Strategy & West Region$199,845$0$0$0$1,417$0$10,427$0$1,987$0$213,676$0$0$0
Timothy A Newman
VP, CD Strategy & South Region$197,199$0$0$0$1,611$0$5,957$0$1,959$0$206,726$0$0$0

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Clothing And Household Goods ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$104,952NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesNONEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Collectibles CollectiblesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$5,400NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesOtherMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Food Inventory FoodInventoryGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contribution75ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$339,716NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMarket valueMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp (2 entries)

Non Cash CheckboxNonCashCheckboxIndDescDescContributionContributionCntNoncash Contributions Rpt F990NoncashContributionsRptF990AmtMethod Of Determining RevenuesMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
Yes (X)Gift bags/Gift Cards32$60,418Market value
Yes (X)Event Supplies17$92,628Market value
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsfalseReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributionsFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFood inventory - Food & Beverage Number of contributions Other - Gift bags/Gift Cards Number of contributions Other - Event Supplies Number of contributions Clothing and household goods - Number of Contributions Collectibles - Number of contributions of guitarsExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (13 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part I, Line 6 VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS SERVE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, BUT THE GREATEST NUMBERS OF VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH THE MORE THAN PINK WALKS, RACE FOR THE CURE RUNS, THE SUSAN G. KOMEN 3 DAY SERIES, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 Program service accomplishmentsSUSAN G. KOMEN'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES BY MEETING THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND INVESTING IN BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH TO PREVENT AND CURE BREAST CANCER. KOMEN TAKES A 360 DEGREE APPROACH TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER THROUGH: - RESEARCH, TO DRIVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT WILL BRING US NEW KNOWLEDGE AND ADVANCES IN CARE FOR ALL. -COMMUNITY HEALTH, TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THEIR BREAST HEALTH JOURNEY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIPS. - AND PUBLIC POLICY, TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES CREATING SYSTEMIC AND LASTING CHANGES THAT WILL FUND AND FACILITATE RESEARCH, ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN ON PATIENTS, AND PROTECT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. KOMEN IS A LEADING GLOBAL BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION, HAVING FUNDED MORE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THAN ANY OTHER NONPROFIT OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WHILE PROVIDING REAL-TIME HELP TO THOSE FACING THE DISEASE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1982, KOMEN HAS INVESTED OVER $1.1 BILLION IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH IN MORE THAN 2800 GRANTS AND MORE THAN 500 CLINICAL TRIALS CONDUCTED BY THOUSANDS OF THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST RESEARCHERS ACROSS THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. KOMEN HAS ALSO PROVIDED OVER $3.3 BILLION IN COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOR PATIENT NAVIGATION, SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND EMOTIONAL PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS, EMPOWERING POLICYMAKERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO ACT FOR LASTING, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. KOMEN WAS FOUNDED BY NANCY G. BRINKER, WHO PROMISED HER SISTER, SUSAN G. KOMEN, THAT SHE WOULD END THE DISEASE THAT CLAIMED SUZY'S LIFE. KOMEN REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER TODAY, WHILE TIRELESSLY SEARCHING FOR TOMORROW'S CURES. RESEARCH SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1982, KOMEN'S RESEARCH INVESTMENTS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO MANY MAJOR ADVANCES IN BREAST CANCER SCIENCE. THE PROGRESS HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANT - TODAY, WE KNOW THAT BREAST CANCER IS MORE THAN A SINGLE DISEASE. WE HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENETICS OF BREAST CANCER AND THE CRITICAL NEED TO TAILOR SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ADVANCES IN PRECISION MEDICINE. AND WE HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MANY FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DISPARITIES IN BREAST CANCER CARE AND OUTCOMES AND HOW TO ADDRESS/ELIMINATE THEM TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR EVERYONE IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER. KOMEN'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES AND CUTTING-EDGE TOPICS THAT WILL DRIVE PROGRESS AND PROVIDE THE GREATEST BENEFIT TO PATIENTS. THE PATIENT VOICE IS CENTRAL TO OUR WORK AS WE ASK BIG QUESTIONS AND SEEK OUT THE ANSWERS THAT WILL SAVE LIVES FROM BREAST CANCER. WE LEAN ON OUR SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND PATIENT INSIGHTS TO INFLUENCE THE STRATEGY, DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF RESEARCH; TO INVEST IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE RESEARCH LEADERS, AND TO CONDUCT OUR OWN RESEARCH THAT'S ENGAGING DIVERSE, REAL-WORLD PEOPLE AS OUR PARTNERS IN RESEARCH AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE BODY OF EVIDENCE ABOUT BREAST CANCER. WITH OUR OVER $1.1 BILLION RESEARCH INVESTMENT, KOMEN IS SUPPORTING LABORATORY RESEARCH, TRANSLATIONAL STUDIES, POPULATION SCIENCE AND CLINICAL TRIALS THAT ARE PAVING THE ROAD WITH SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES THAT ARE: - UNRAVELLING THE BIOLOGY OF BREAST CANCER, INCLUDING AGGRESSIVE & METASTATIC BREAST CANCERS - LEADING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BREAST CANCER DRUGS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND TESTS, - CHANGING THE STANDARD OF BREAST CANCER CARE -ADVANCING PERSONALIZED, PRECISION CARE FOCUSED ON THE PERSON AND THEIR BREAST CANCER AND- PROVIDING NEW, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF THAT CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR EVERYONE AND SAVE LIVES. THROUGH OUR INVESTMENT, KOMEN HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 4,200 RESEARCH DISCOVERIES THAT ARE MOVING US CLOSER TO THAT GOAL. THIS INCLUDES OVER 1500 NEW DISCOVERIES FOCUSED ON METASTATIC AND AGGRESSIVE BREAST CANCER, MORE THAN 1,800 POTENTIAL TREATMENTS AND MORE THAN 600 NEW STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE BREAST CANCER DISPARITIES. THEY INCLUDE ADVANCES SUCH AS NEW BIOMARKERS, NEW DRUG TARGETS, NEW TREATMENTS, AND NEW HEALTH CARE DELIVERY TOOLS. IN PAVING THIS ROAD WITH SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES, WE'RE ALSO PAVING IT WITH HOPE. THE HOPE THAT NEW WAYS TO DETECT, DIAGNOSE, TREAT, PREVENT AND, ULTIMATELY, CURE BREAST CANCER ARE AROUND THE CORNER AND THERE WHEN PEOPLE WITH BREAST CANCER NEED THEM TO ALLOW THEM TO LIVE LONGER, WITH IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. TO DATE, 29 DRUGS USED TO TREAT BREAST CANCER HAVE, IN SOME WAY, BEEN SUPPORTED BY KOMEN'S RESEARCH INVESTMENT. KOMEN'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE GUIDED BY MORE THAN 50 OF THE WORLD'S LEADERS IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, ONCOLOGY AND ADVOCACY. THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD ASSISTS KOMEN IN SETTING ITS RESEARCH STRATEGY AND PRIORITIZING ITS RESEARCH INVESTMENT. THE KOMEN SCHOLARS LEAD AND PARTICIPATE IN KOMEN'S WORLD-CLASS SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW PROCESS. OUR ADVOCATES IN SCIENCE BRING THE COLLECTIVE PATIENT VOICE TO KOMEN'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES, EMPHASIZING URGENCY AND PATIENT IMPACT. TOGETHER, THIS EXCLUSIVE GROUP OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCHERS, CLINICIANS AND ADVOCATES HELP GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK TO SAVE LIVES AND END BREAST CANCER. KOMEN'S TEAM OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH PHD-LEVEL EXPERTISE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT KOMEN-LED, PATIENT CENTRIC RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS CREATED TO FILL CRITICAL GAPS IN THE SYSTEM AND DRIVE PROGRESS IN UNDERSTUDIED TOPICS AND EMERGING ISSUES IN BREAST CANCER. THE INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (IBC) COLLABORATIVE, BIG DATA FOR BREAST CANCER (BD4BC) INITIATIVE AND SHAREFORCURES PATIENT RESEARCH REGISTRY ARE EXAMPLES OF THE INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL KOMEN-LED PROGRAMS ACTIVE IN FY25. INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (IBC) COLLABORATIVE IN 2016, KOMEN PARTNERED WITH THE INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND THE MILBURN FOUNDATION TO LEAD THIS COLLABORATIVE GROUP FOCUSED ON ACCELERATING IBC RESEARCH AND IMPROVING CARE AND OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH IBC, A DEADLY AND AGGRESSIVE FORM OF CANCER. KOMEN CONVENED PATIENT ADVOCATES, BREAST CANCER RESEARCHERS AND CLINICIANS TO REVIEW THE STATE OF IBC CARE AND RESEARCH GLOBALLY AND PROPOSE SPECIFIC INITIATIVES TO MOVE THE FIELD FORWARD. THE OUTCOME OF THE DISCUSSIONS WAS ABUNDANTLY CLEAR: THE FIELD NEEDS A FORMAL DEFINITION OF IBC. WITHOUT A CLEAR DEFINITION, BOTH PATIENT CARE AND RESEARCH SUFFER. DIAGNOSIS REMAINS SUBJECTIVE AND TREATMENT VARIABLE. THE GOAL IS TO MOVE BEYOND THE SUBJECTIVE 'CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS' TO A SET OF SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND SCORING SYSTEM THAT WILL ADVANCE IBC RESEARCH AND FACILITATE THE DISCOVERIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE CARE OF IBC PATIENTS. THE COLLABORATIVE PUBLISHED A PROPOSED DEFINITION OF IBC, BASED ON A REVIEW OF CLINICAL, AND PATHOLOGIC FEATURES IN 2022. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED SCORING SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY BEING VALIDATED (A CRITICAL STEP FOR IT TO BE WIDELY ADOPTED) BY KOMEN-FUNDED RESEARCHERS AT TWO OF THE WORLD'S LEADING IBC CLINICS. IN FY25 KOMEN CREATED AN EASY-TO-USE IBC SCORING SYSTEM ONLINE TOOL TO HELP DOCTORS DIAGNOSE IBC ACCURATELY AND EARLIER. BIG DATA FOR BREAST CANCER KOMEN CONTINUES WORK ON THE BIG DATA FOR BREAST CANCER INITIATIVE, WHICH IS AIMED AT USING BIG DATA TO FUEL SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES AND ACCELERATE THE DELIVERY OF EQUITABLE, PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE. KOMEN EMPOWERS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, ADVOCATES, AND THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO MAKE DATA SHARING UNDERSTANDABLE THROUGH THE BIG DATA FOR PATIENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE ALSO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF INCORPORATING BIG DATA APPLICATIONS INTO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE THROUGH WORKING WITH PARTNERS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE. ADDITIONALLY, KOMEN SUPPORTS DATA SCIENCE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE BREAST CANCER OUTCOMES AND SAVE LIVES, SUCH AS THE BREAST CANCER HACKATHON CHALLENGE AND KOMEN'S PEOPLE-POWERED BREAST CANCER RESEARCH REGISTRY, SHAREFORCURES. LAUNCHED IN JULY 2023, SHAREFORCURES BUILDS ON KOMEN'S COMMITMENT TO DELIVER THE PROMISE OF BIG DATA TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS. THIS INVALUABLE BREAST CANCER REGISTRY LEVERAGES THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND KOMEN'S BROAD, NATIONAL REACH TO DIRECTLY ENGAGE WITH INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE, SECURE PATHWAY FOR PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO SHARE THEIR HEALTH DATA AND PARTICIPATE IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. WITH THIS ROBUST DATA PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY PATIENTS, KOMEN WILL BREAK DOWN SILOS, FUEL SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES AND ACCELERATE THE DELIVERY OF EQUITABLE, PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE. MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED ON TO PARTICIPATE IN SHAREFORCURES TO DATE.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)KOMEN ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL SCIENTISTS, RESEARCH TEAMS, AND INSTITUTIONS THROUGH A FAIR, TRANSPARENT, RIGOROUS, AND COMPETITIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT ENSURES MAXIMUM IMPACT FOR OUR RESEARCH INVESTMENT. IN FY25, KOMEN AWARDED 25 GRANTS TO SUPPORT CUTTING-EDGE, IMPACTFUL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES. MOST OF THE GRANTS AWARDED THIS YEAR SUPPORT OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PROJECTS BEING CONDUCTED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS, THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO WILL MAKE BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERIES AND INNOVATIONS TO END BREAST CANCER. THE SUSAN G. KOMEN CAREER TRANSITION AWARDS (CTA) AIM TO HELP OUTSTANDING SENIOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS AND CLINICAL FELLOWS WORKING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A MENTOR TO LAUNCH COMPETITIVE, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH CAREERS IN BREAST CANCER. THE CTAS PROVIDE UP TO FIVE YEARS OF RESEARCH FUNDING IN TWO PHASES: PHASE 1 SUPPORTS THE FINAL YEARS OF MENTORED, POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING AND PHASE 2 SUPPORTS THE INDEPENDENT BREAST CANCER-FOCUSED RESEARCH OF THE EARLY CAREER, TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATORS. CAREER CATALYST RESEARCH (CCR) GRANTS SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCHERS WHO ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THEIR INDEPENDENT FACULTY CAREERS AND CONDUCTING OUTSTANDING HYPOTHESIS-DRIVEN BASIC, TRANSLATIONAL, CLINICAL AND/OR POPULATION SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECTS. LEADERSHIP GRANTS SUPPORT KOMEN SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS PURSUING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING, DETECTION, TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER, WITH A FOCUS ON CONQUERING METASTATIC BREAST CANCER, ADVANCING PRECISION MEDICINE AND ELIMINATING BREAST CANCER DISPARITIES. THE 25 RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED IN FY25 ARE: CAREER TRANSITION AWARDS: DR. CHARLES DAI, OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, WILL BE EXPLORING A NEW TREATMENT APPROACH FOR TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER (TNBC) BY TARGETING A PROTEIN CALLED THE ANDROGEN RECEPTOR (AR). DR. DAI BELIEVES THAT ACTIVATING AR IN CERTAIN TNBCS COULD HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE BY AFFECTING A CANCER-DRIVING GENE CALLED MYC. THE RESEARCH WILL IDENTIFY WHICH PATIENTS MIGHT BENEFIT AND FIND MARKERS TO PREDICT RESPONSE, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO MORE PERSONALIZED AND EFFECTIVE THERAPIES. DR. AVANTIKA GUPTA, OF MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, WILL INVESTIGATE HOW MUTATIONS IN A PROTEIN CALLED APOBEC3 MAY CAUSE BREAST CANCER TO BECOME RESISTANT TO TREATMENT. DR. GUPTA WILL STUDY HOW THESE MUTATIONS AFFECT CANCER CELLS AND LOOK FOR WEAK SPOTS THAT CAN BE TARGETED TO STOP RESISTANCE FROM DEVELOPING. THE FINDINGS COULD LEAD TO NEW WAYS TO KEEP TREATMENTS EFFECTIVE FOR LONGER. DR. ALISSA MICHEL, OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER, AIMS TO DEVELOP AND TEST TOOLS THAT EMPOWER WOMEN TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT USING MRI FOR BREAST SCREENING. SHE WILL IDENTIFY FACTORS INFLUENCING ENHANCED MRI SCREENING AMONG HIGH-RISK WOMEN, CONDUCT USABILITY STUDIES FOR PROGRAM REFINEMENT, AND RUN A CLINICAL TRIAL TO BOOST SCREENING AMONG ETHNICALLY AND RACIALLY DIVERSE HIGH-RISK GROUPS. SUCCESS WILL LEAD TO A MULTILEVEL INTERVENTION FOR BREAST CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT, INCORPORATING DECISION SUPPORT FOR BOTH PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS, FACILITATING INTEGRATION INTO CLINICAL WORKFLOWS FOR SUSTAINED OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. DR. VEENA PADMANABAN, OF THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY, WILL INVESTIGATE HOW BREAST CANCER MAY UTILIZE NEARBY NERVES, KNOWN AS PERIPHERAL NERVES, TO HELP IT SPREAD TO OTHER LOCATIONS. THE RESEARCH WILL UNCOVER HOW BREAST CANCER INTERACTS WITH THE NERVES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND WHETHER THESE NERVES PLAY A KEY ROLE IN CREATING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE BREAST CANCER CAN GROW AND SPREAD. THE FINDINGS COULD REVEAL NEW WAYS TO STOP BREAST CANCER METASTASIS BY TARGETING THESE NERVE-BREAST CANCER CONNECTIONS. CAREER CATALYST RESEARCH GRANTS: DR. CHUN-KAN CHEN, OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, AIMS TO FIND NEW WAYS TO CREATE MORE PRECISE AND EFFECTIVE BREAST CANCER VACCINES. DR. CHEN IS EXPLORING WHETHER UNIQUE PIECES OF PROTEIN, MADE FROM SPECIAL CIRCULAR RNA FOUND ONLY IN BREAST CANCER CELLS, CAN BE USED TO TRAIN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO BETTER RECOGNIZE AND FIGHT THE DISEASE. IF SUCCESSFUL, THIS RESEARCH COULD LEAD TO MORE PERSONALIZED AND POWERFUL BREAST CANCER TREATMENTS. DR. MIRIAM JACOBS, OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, IS LEADING A PROJECT THAT AIMS TO BOOST THE BODY'S NATURAL IMMUNE DEFENSES TO FIGHT AN AGGRESSIVE FORM OF BREAST CANCER CALLED TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER (TNBC). BY HELPING IMMUNE CELLS CALLED NATURAL KILLER (NK) CELLS BETTER RECOGNIZE AND ATTACK TNBC, THE RESEARCH COULD LEAD TO NEW TREATMENTS AND A CLINICAL TRIAL FOR WOMEN WITH ADVANCED DISEASE. DR. MARTINA MOLGORA, OF H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, IS DIRECTING A PROJECT THAT EXPLORES THE ROLE OF A PROTEIN CALLED TREM2 IN HOW BREAST CANCER STARTS AND GROWS. DR. MOLGORA WILL STUDY WHETHER TREM2 CAN HELP DETECT, PREDICT, OR TREAT BREAST CANCER, AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND TUMORS. HER WORK COULD OPEN THE DOOR TO NEW AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT STRATEGIES. DR. DANIEL O'NEIL, OF YALE UNIVERSITY, WILL IMPLEMENT HOME-BASED CLINICAL BREAST EXAMINATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA, A COUNTRY WHERE 50% TO 85% OF BREAST CANCER CASES ARE DIAGNOSED AT ADVANCED STAGES DUE TO LIMITED ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAPHY. HE AIMS TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO DEVELOP METHODS FOR AT-HOME EXAMS, OFFERING A COST-EFFICIENT PATHWAY FOR EARLY DETECTION IN SOUTH AFRICA AND OTHER LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES. DR. CLAIRE SATHE, OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER, WILL STUDY WORK DISRUPTIONS IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (MBC) PATIENTS, HYPOTHESIZING THEY FACE GREATER JOB LOSS OR REDUCED HOURS THAN THOSE WITH EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER. SHE WILL MONITOR NEWLY-DIAGNOSED MBC PATIENTS OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD TO ASSESS THE FREQUENCY OF THESE CHANGES AND TO ANALYZE VARIOUS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, INCLUDING PERSONAL AND JOB-RELATED ISSUES. THE RESEARCH WILL ALSO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF WORK CHANGES ON HEALTH INSURANCE, TREATMENT INTERRUPTIONS, AND FINANCIAL STRESS, ULTIMATELY SEEKING STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE JOB DISRUPTIONS THAT COULD HINDER CANCER CARE FOR MBC PATIENTS. DR. NA ZHAO, OF BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, IS WORKING ON NEW STRATEGIES TO TREAT TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER (TNBC) LUNG AND LIVER METASTASES. SHE IS INTERESTED IN A PROTEIN INVOLVED IN TRANSLATION, EIF4-A, AND THINKS TARGETING IT IS A POTENTIAL STRATEGY TO TREAT METASTATIC TNBC (MTNBC). ULTIMATELY, SHE HOPES TO INFORM FUTURE CLINICAL TRIALS WITH EIF4-A TARGETING DRUGS AND PAVE THE WAY FOR NOVEL COMBINATION THERAPIES THAT TARGET MTNBC MORE EFFECTIVELY TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. LEADERSHIP GRANTS: DR. ALAN ASHWORTH, OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, WILL CARRY OUT STUDIES TO IDENTIFY AND TEST GENES THAT COULD HELP IMPROVE TWO TYPES OF CANCER TREATMENTS-CAR-T AND NK CELL THERAPIES-FOR ADVANCED BREAST CANCER. MODELS WILL BE USED TO SEE HOW WELL THESE CHANGES WORK AND HOW SAFE THEY ARE. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THESE TREATMENTS MORE EFFECTIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS. DR. TUYA PAL, OF VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING WEB-BASED GENETIC COUNSELING TO YOUNG BLACK WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER, AIMING TO INCREASE GENETIC TESTING TO INFORM THEIR FAMILIES. SHE PLANS TO ENROLL 100 MORE WOMEN AND CONTINUE RESEARCHING GENETIC DRIVERS OF HEREDITARY CANCER BY ANALYZING MEDICAL RECORDS AND SEQUENCING ARCHIVAL TISSUES. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE DISPARITIES IN BREAST CANCER OUTCOMES THROUGH IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF INHERITED MUTATIONS. DR. RULLA TAMIMI, OF WEILL CORNELL, AIMS TO STUDY HOW VARIOUS WEIGHT LOSS METHODS INCLUDING BARIATRIC SURGERY, NUTRITION, AND MEDICATION AFFECT BREAST CANCER RISK AND SURVIVAL IN WOMEN WITH AND WITHOUT THE DISEASE. THIS RESEARCH COULD SIGNIFICANTLY CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON BREAST CANCER RISK AND SURVIVAL. DR. KORNELIA POLYAK, OF DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, WILL STUDY WHETHER A PROTEIN CALLED MIDKINE CAN BE USED TO HELP IDENTIFY YOUNGER WOMEN AT HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING BREAST CANCER. HER GROUP WILL ALSO EXPLORE HOW AN INHERITED GENE MUTATION INCREASES THE CHANCES OF GETTING ESTROGEN RECEPTOR-POSITIVE (ER+) BREAST CANCER AT A YOUNG AGE. THE RESULTS COULD IMPROVE HOW WE ASSESS BREAST CANCER RISK AND LEAD TO NEW WAYS TO PREVENT THE DISEASE IN WOMEN WHO ARE MOST AT RISK. DR. CHRISTINA CURTIS, OF STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, WILL STUDY THE TISSUE ENVIRONMENT AROUND BREAST CANCER TUMORS IN HIGH-RISK GROUPS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES THE BREAST CANCER TUMOR TO GROW, RESIST TREATMENT, OR COME BACK. BY USING ADVANCED TOOLS, THE RESEARCH AIMS TO IMPROVE HOW PATIENTS ARE GROUPED FOR TREATMENT AND HELP DEVELOP BETTER THERAPIES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)DR. JEFFREY ROSEN, FROM BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, WILL USE COMBINATION THERAPY OF IMMUNE SUPPRESSIVE AGENT WITH EITHER A TUMOR MACROPHAGE ELIMINATOR OR A MODULATOR IN LABORATORY MODELS OF TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER (TNBC). AGENTS IDENTIFIED IN THIS STUDY WILL BE USED IN FUTURE CLINICAL TRIALS TO TARGET LUNG AND LIVER METASTASES IN TNBC. DR. TRACY BATTAGLIA, OF YALE UNIVERSITY, AIMS TO INCREASE GENETIC TESTING FOR HEREDITARY BREAST CANCER, ESPECIALLY AMONG BLACK PATIENTS. HER TEAM IS USING AN AI ALGORITHM TO IDENTIFY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A STATEWIDE CARE NETWORK WHO SHOULD RECEIVE TESTING. THEY WILL IMPLEMENT A SINGLE-ARM PROSPECTIVE PILOT STUDY TO EVALUATE THE INTERVENTION'S EFFECTIVENESS IN INCREASING GENETIC TESTING RATES AMONG APPROXIMATELY 1,200 ELIGIBLE BREAST CANCER PATIENTS. DR. ALLISON KURIAN, AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, WILL EXPLORE WHY SOME WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM BREAST CANCER BY STUDYING DATA FROM THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BREAST CANCER FAMILY REGISTRY AND THE CALIFORNIA CANCER REGISTRY. DR. KURIAN WILL BE USING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES TO ANALYZE BREAST CANCER TUMORS AND THE AREA AROUND THEM FOR MOLECULAR PATTERNS ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRENCE AND BREAST CANCER DEATH. THE PROJECT WILL LOOK AT HOW FACTORS LIKE RACE, GENETICS, AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AFFECT OUTCOMES, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING TREATMENTS AND MAKING CLINICAL TRIALS MORE INCLUSIVE. DR. NANCY LIN, FROM DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, WILL USE PATIENT SAMPLES TO FIND NEW TREATMENT TARGETS FOR PEOPLE WITH ADVANCED BREAST CANCER THAT HAS SPREAD TO THE BRAIN AND SPINAL FLUID. THE GOAL IS TO DEVELOP BETTER THERAPIES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR THESE PATIENTS. DR. BEN PARK, OF VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, WILL EXPLORE HOW MUTATIONS IN A PROTEIN CALLED SF3B1 CONTRIBUTE TO BREAST CANCER AND USE THAT KNOWLEDGE TO DEVELOP NEW TREATMENTS FOR TUMORS WITH THIS MUTATION. THE FINDINGS MAY ALSO HELP CREATE THERAPIES FOR OTHER BREAST CANCERS INVOLVING MISTAKES IN PROCESSING GENETIC MESSAGES AND COULD POINT TO NEW DRUG TARGETS. DR. JENNIFER PIETENPOL, FROM VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, IS USING PATIENT SAMPLES FROM A CLINICAL TRIAL, ALONG WITH SOME LAB MODELS, TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BETTER TARGET AND TREAT A TYPE OF TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER CALLED LUMINAL ANDROGEN RECEPTOR (LAR) TNBC. SHE'S EXPLORING HOW A MIX OF ANDROGEN THERAPY AND REGULAR TREATMENTS CAN WORK TOGETHER. THE MAIN AIM IS TO FIND NEW, EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS TAILORED TO LAR, SINCE THIS KIND OF TNBC DOESN'T RESPOND WELL TO IMMUNOTHERAPY. OPPORTUNITY GRANTS: A TEAM LED BY DR. FILIPA LYNCE OF DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO FURTHER REFINE AND ENHANCE THE INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (IBC) SCORING SYSTEM, A NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ALLOWING CLINICIANS TO BETTER ASSESS THE LIKELIHOOD OF A PATIENT HAVING IBC. IBC IS AN AGGRESSIVE AND DIFFICULT-TO-DIAGNOSE BREAST CANCER WITH HIGHLY VARIABLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS. THIS STUDY WILL FURTHER TEST AND OPTIMIZE THE ABILITY OF THE IBC SCORING SYSTEM TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN IBC AND NON-IBC IN DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATIONS. MICHELE COTE, PH.D., OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY (IU) WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE SUSAN G. KOMEN TISSUE BANK (KTB) AT THE IU SIMON CANCER CENTER, THE WORLD'S ONLY BIOREPOSITORY OF NORMAL BREAST TISSUE. ACCESS TO THESE NORMAL BREAST TISSUE SAMPLES PROVIDES RESEARCHERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND HOW BIOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN NORMAL BREAST TISSUE CAN PROMOTE CANCER DEVELOPMENT. ANTONIO WOLFF, M.D., OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE TRANSLATIONAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (TBCRC). THE TBCRC, A GROUP OF 18 LEADING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND MEDICAL CENTERS, PROVIDES A FORUM WHERE INVESTIGATORS, ADVOCATES, COORDINATORS, SCIENTISTS AND BIOSTATISTICIANS WORK TOGETHER TO PLAN AND REFINE CLINICAL TRIALS, ADVANCING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. MORE THAN HALF OF TBCRC TRIALS HAVE FOCUSED ON METASTATIC BREAST CANCER. * THE BREAST CANCER ORGANOID WORKSHOP, LED BY ADRIAN LEE, PH.D. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, WILL BRING TOGETHER RESEARCH SCIENTISTS AND PATIENT ADVOCATES TO GUIDE THE NEXT GENERATION OF BREAST CANCER ORGANOID RESEARCH BY SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, PROTOCOLS, TECHNIQUES, AND BARRIERS TO PROGRESS. ORGANOIDS ARE A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL RECAPITULATING THE FUNCTIONAL, STRUCTURAL, AND BIOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY OF AN ORGAN OR TUMOR. * ORGANOIDS SERVE AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR MODELING HUMAN DISEASES. ORGANOIDS ARE A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PRE-CLINICAL DRUG SCREENING TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH PRECISION MEDICINE. EDUCATION KOMEN IS A TRUSTED SOURCE OF BREAST CANCER INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD AND IS INSTRUMENTAL IN CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE INFORMED BREAST CARE DECISIONS. OUR WEBSITE, KOMEN.ORG, PROVIDES CURRENT, SAFE, ACCURATE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND UNBIASED INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST CANCER, BASED ON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE. CONTENT IS OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS INCLUDING INTERACTIVE VIDEO USING ANIMATION AND VOICEOVER IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, INTERACTIVE 3D MODELS, ILLUSTRATIONS, CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND SHORT VIDEOS TO MEET THE LEARNING PREFERENCES AND NEEDS OF OUR WEB VISITORS. THE ABOUT BREAST CANCER PAGES AND PORTIONS OF THE PATIENT & CAREGIVER SECTIONS OF KOMEN'S WEBSITE, ARE CO-DEVELOPED WITH HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY AND DANA-FARBER/HARVARD CANCER CENTER STAFF AND HAD ABOUT 3 MILLION USERS IN FY25. WHETHER A NEW THERAPY OR TEST BECOMES PART OF THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR BREAST CANCER DEPENDS LARGELY ON CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS. KOMEN USED THE CLINICAL TRIALS EDUCATION INITIATIVE ON KOMEN.ORG TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CLINICAL TRIALS AND THE NEED FOR DIVERSITY OF STUDY PARTICIPANTS TO RELFECT THE DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION ON TRIALS AND RESOURCES, AND TO OFFER PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE KOMEN BREAST CARE HELPLINE. THE RESOURCES HELP TO ENSURE PATIENTS ARE EQUIPPED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING TRIAL PARTICIPATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO RAISES AWARENESS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRIALS, INCLUDING TRIALS SUPPORTED BY KOMEN FOCUSED ON RISK, SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, QUALITY OF LIFE AND SURVIVORSHIP. KOMEN PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED, EASY-TO-READ EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN DOWNLOADABLE FORMATS ON KOMEN.ORG. EXAMPLES OF KOMEN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDE: A) BREAST SELF-AWARENESS MESSAGE RESOURCES IN MORE THAN 40 LANGUAGES, B) BREAST CANCER-SPECIFIC BROCHURES AND FACT SHEETS, C) BOOKLETS WITH SUPPORT INFORMATION FOR SURVIVORS AND CO-SURVIVORS, AND D) QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR MATERIALS. NBCAM BREAST HEALTH IQ EVENT - IN FY25, IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, WE LAUNCHED OUR BREAST HEALTH IQ CHALLENGE. THIS FUN AND EDUCATIONAL TRIVIA SHOW TESTED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS AND EARLY DETECTION AND OFFERED PROACTIVE BREAST CARE TIPS. EDUCATIONAL GOALS FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL RISK TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS AND TAKE ACTION FOR THEIR HEALTH. BREAKTHROUGHS IN BREAST CANCER SERIES: A VIRTUAL, SHAREABLE EDUCATION SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS, SCIENTISTS FROM ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND PATIENT ADVOCATES WHO CAN DIRECTLY SPEAK TO CLINICAL RESEARCH AND NEW THERAPEUTICS. GUIDED BY THESE EXPERTS, KOMEN SHARES COMPLEX SCIENTIFIC TOPICS IN AN APPROACHABLE, HEADLINE-FOCUSED FORMAT THAT IS COMPELLING, INTERESTING AND UNDERSTANDABLE TO PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. IN FY25 THERE WERE 4 EPISODES OF BREAKTHOUGHS IN BREAST CANCER. KNOW MORE: THE KNOW MORE EDUCATION SERIES PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH A COLLECTION OF EVERGREEN, ACCESSIBLE, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THAT GRADUALLY BUILDS FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE, NO MATTER THEIR LEARNING STYLES. EACH MONTH, THE SERIES HIGHLIGHTS A CRITICAL LEARNING TOPIC THROUGH A MULTI-MEDIA FORMAT TO EDUCATE THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY. IN FY25 THERE WERE 8 INSTALLMENTS OF THE KNOW MORE SERIES. CLINICAL TRIAL SPOTLIGHT SERIES: KOMEN'S SPOTLIGHT ON CLINICAL TRIALS IS A PATIENT EDUCATION SERIES THAT EQUIPS PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION TO SUPPORT INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR MEDICAL OPTIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR DOCTORS. THROUGH THIS SERIES, KOMEN TEACHES BREAST CANCER PATIENTS HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, GET CONNECTED WITH CLINICAL TRIALS AND HEAR STORIES FROM THOSE WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN CLINICAL TRIALS. IN FY25, THERE WERE 9 SPOTLIGHTS PUBLISHED.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)KOMEN CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (MBC) COMMUNITY BY HOSTING 10 VIRTUAL EVENTS THROUGH THE MBC IMPACT SERIES AND 2 IN PERSON EVENTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND SEATTLE. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED PEOPLE LIVING WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AND THEIR LOVED ONES A SAFE, COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GATHER INFORMATION AND DISCOVER PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO HELP MAKE DECISIONS FOR IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. WE OFFER ON-DEMAND VIDEOS OF THESE EVENTS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH FOR THOSE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND LIVE. THE MBC IMPACT SERIES ALSO OFFERS REGULAR NEWSLETTERS AND 3 EPISODES OF WELLNESS WEDNESDAY VIDEOS FOCUSED ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND OVERALL WELLNESS TOPICS. PATIENT SUPPORT KOMEN IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING BREAST HEALTH DISPARITIES AND ENSURING ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE HIGH-QUALITY CARE THEY NEED. THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY, WE HAVE HELPED REMOVE FINANCIAL, GEOGRAPHIC, AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO CARE, AND WE CONTINUE TO EVOLVE OUR PATIENT CARE MODEL TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS TODAY. THE KOMEN PATIENT CARE CENTER (PCC) PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, DIRECT PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT ACROSS THE BREAST HEALTH CONTINUUM THROUGH A NATIONAL TELEHEALTH MODEL. KOMEN'S TEAM OF PATIENT NAVIGATORS ARE THE ENGINE BEHIND OUR PATIENT CARE CENTER. OUR PATIENT NAVIGATORS, WHO ARE INFORMED BY EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS, HELP BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO CARE BY GUIDING PATIENTS THROUGH NUMEROUS DECISIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. THEY STAY WITH PATIENTS FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED, FROM DAYS TO MONTHS, ENSURING ALL PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND CARE THEY NEED. ACCESSED THROUGH THE KOMEN BREAST CARE HELPLINE, THE PCC PROVIDED NEARLY 43,000 SERVICES TO NEARLY 36,000 PEOPLE THIS YEAR, INCLUDING: PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. HELP WITH UNDERSTANDING A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS. CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. ANOTHER IMPORTANT TOOL FOR KOMEN'S NAVIGATORS IS THE KOMEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (KFA), WHICH ADDRESSES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO CARE. WHILE MEDICAL TREATMENT AND MEDICAL CARE ARE THE PRIMARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER, THERE ARE OTHER COSTS OF DAILY LIVING THAT MAY PREVENT BREAST CANCER PATIENTS FROM COMPLETING TREATMENT. THE KFA HELPS INDIVIDUALS IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OR THOSE LIVING WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (MBC), WHO HAVE AN ANNUAL INCOME AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, PAY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BASIC NEEDS LIKE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, GROCERIES, MEDICATIONS, CHILDCARE AND MORE. OVER 17,000 PEOPLE WERE SUPPORTED WITH NEARLY $7.5 MILLION IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH KFA THIS YEAR. BY COVERING NECESSARY OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS, THE KFA INCREASES THE CHANCES THAT PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE WITH THEIR CARE, THEREBY DRIVING BETTER OUTCOMES. THE KOMEN PCC TEAM IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 30 HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE AS DIVERSE AS THOSE WE SERVE. OUR CARING AND COMPASSIONATE TEAM INCLUDES PATIENT NAVIGATORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, BILINGUAL SPECIALISTS, AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYONE'S HEALTH CARE JOURNEY IS UNIQUE, THUS PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED CARE TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR EACH PERSON. KOMEN'S PCC MAKES CERTAIN THAT NO ONE FACES BREAST CANCER ALONE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING BREAST HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS BY MEETING PATIENTS WHERE THEY ARE AND HELPING THEM ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY BREAST CARE NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE AND FOR AS LONG AS THEY NEED IT. PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY SUSAN G. KOMEN IS THE NONPARTISAN VOICE FOR OVER 4 MILLION BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH THE DISEASE AND THEIR SUPPORTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH OUR CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, KOMEN WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME FORCEFUL ADVOCATES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR NEIGHBORS AND THEN UNITES THEIR COLLECTIVE VOICES FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY IS THE DRIVING FORCE THAT ENSURES THE VOICE OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY ARE HEARD BY POLICYMAKERS ON LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS., KOMEN BELIEVES THAT ONLY THROUGH INFORMED GOVERNMENT ACTION CAN BROAD, SYSTEMIC AND LASTING CHANGES BE MADE TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY ARE MET. KOMEN'S 2024-2025 POLICY AND ADVOCACY PRIORITIES INCLUDED: ACCELERATING RESEARCH BY SUPPORTING INCREASED STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND INCREASED CLINICAL TRIAL ACCESSIBILITY; EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL PATIENT POPULATIONS; SUPPORTING STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S (CDC) NATIONAL BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (NBCCEDP); ADVOCATING FOR STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES TO REMOVE ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT; INCLUDING THOSE THAT WOULD REQUIRE ORAL PARITY, PREVENT THE USE OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS AND ELIMINATE OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL BREAST IMAGING. IN ADDITION TO THE STATE AND FEDERAL WORK ON OUR POLICY AND ADVOCACY PRIORITIES, KOMEN ALSO ENGAGED ON ISSUES RELATED TO CUSTOM BREAST PROSTHESES, GENETIC AND GENOMIC TESTING, MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) WAITING PERIODS, MULTICANCER EARLY DETECTION TESTS, PALLIATIVE CARE, SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLING AND SURVIVORSHIP. KOMEN DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO ENCOURAGE LAWMAKERS AND AGENCY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WOULD ADVANCE OUR PRIORITY ISSUES. KOMEN CONTINUED TO RECRUIT AND ENGAGE ADVOCATES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY NETWORK.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Executive CommitteeTHE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS PROVIDE FOR AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF A MINIMUM OF THREE MEMBERS INCLUDING THE BOARD CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST EITHER BE DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE BYLAWS PROVIDE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO: (A) APPOINT MEMBERS TO NON-STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND NAME CHAIRS OF SUCH COMMITTEES; (B) AUTHORIZE UNBUDGETED DISBURSEMENTS BY THE ORGANIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (C) EMPLOY AGENTS; AND (D) CARRY INTO EXECUTION SUCH OTHER MEASURES AS IT DETERMINES WILL PROMOTE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMMITTEE ALSO MAY EXERCISE, WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, ALL OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS SUCH AS REPEALING ANY BOARD RESOLUTIONS, AMENDING THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OR BYLAWS, OR MERGING OR DISSOLVING THE ORGANIZATION. THIS DELEGATION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE BOARD OF ANY OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES IMPOSED BY LAW, AND THE COMMITTEE ENDEAVORS TO LIMIT ITS EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY TO TIME SENSITIVE ISSUES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUNTHE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSISTS THE BOARD IN OVERSEEING COMPENSATION POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; THE RANGE OF COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER OFFICERS, DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES; GRANTING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS WITHIN AN APPROVED RANGE; AND ANY INCENTIVE/BONUS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, IF APPROVED. THE CURRENT POLICY WAS ADOPTED IN 2009 AND IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. A FORMAL COMPENSATION POLICY GOVERNS PAY PRACTICES. PERIODICALLY, ALL POSITIONS IN THE ORGANIZATION ARE REVIEWED AGAINST EXTERNAL MARKET DATA BY ENGAGING INDEPENDENT EXPERTS OR ACQUIRING UPDATED MARKET DATA TO CONDUCT THE BENCHMARKING PROCESS. COMPENSATION IS THEN BASED UPON COMPARABLE MARKET RATES OF PAY WITH CONSIDERATION FOR INTERNAL EQUITY AND THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE ORGANIZATION. BENCHMARKING WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND ALL EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBERS' COMPENSATION TO EXTERNAL MARKET DATA IN 2023, TO ENSURE MARKET ALIGNMENT. KOMEN PROVIDES SALARY INCREASES, PROMOTIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documentsOn September 17, 2024 the Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion to the proposed changes to the Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws and adopted the Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws as presented. The change to Section 3.04 added a third, 3-year term for Class II directors. On March 26, 2025, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion to amend the current Eighth Amended Bylaws to adopt the Ninth Amended Bylaws. The changes to the bylaws included the removal of Section 5.04 to effectively eliminate the Development Committee.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyMANAGEMENT PREPARES THE MATERIALS FOR THE FORM 990, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AND REVIEW BY EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS. SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR SUBSEQUENT PRESENTATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS, MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEREAFTER, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policyKOMEN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EVERY BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE MEMBER, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, EMPLOYEE, AND VOLUNTEER TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IT ALSO REQUIRES THESE PERSONS TO REPORT ANY ACTUAL AND/OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REPORTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE AND/OR INTERNAL AUDIT, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FURTHER, KOMEN REQUIRES ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE ANY ADDITIONAL ACTUAL/POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED IN THE SAME MANNER. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES AND REVIEWS ALL REPORTED ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND THE RELATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THEM.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicKOMEN'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FORM 990 ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW. FORM 1023 IS NOT PUBLISHED ONLINE BUT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 1FOR OVER 40 YEARS, SUSAN G. KOMEN HAS WORKED TO FULFILL ITS VISION OF CREATING A WORLD WITHOUT BREAST CANCER THROUGH ITS MISSION OF SAVING LIVES BY MEETING THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND INVESTING IN BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH TO BETTER DETECT, PREVENT, TREAT BREAST CANCERS. OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS, KOMEN CONTINUED TO IMPLEMENT A SERIES OF CHANGES BEGUN IN 2020 TO STRENGTHEN ITS FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. KOMEN HAS NEARLY COMPLETED THE CONSOLIDATION OF ALL OPERATIONS OF ITS INDEPENDENT AFFILIATES INTO ITS HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZATION, RESULTING IN A SINGLE ORGANIZATION. THIS CONSOLIDATION IS ENABLING KOMEN TO LEVERAGE THE COMBINED EXPERTISE OF ITS MISSION LEADERS TO DELIVER A UNITED MISSION PROGRAM, UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY AS A KEY DRIVER TO CONNECT TO PEOPLE WHO NEED TO ACCESS CARE WHERE THEY ARE AND TO HELP IMPROVE THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS RESULTED IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES. CENTRAL TO KOMEN'S VISION IS A STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO INVESTING IN BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH. KOMEN REMAINED COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN RESEARCH CENTERED ON THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AND UNDERSTANDING AND ELIMINATING DISPARITIES IN BREAST CANCER OUTCOMES BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE PATIENTS. DESPITE THE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY AND CHALLENGING FUNDRAISING ENVIRONMENT, KOMEN AWARDED $40 MILLION IN NEW RESEARCH AWARDS OVER THE PAST TWO FISCAL YEARS. WHILE WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN RESEARCH INTO NEW TREATMENTS, KOMEN SUPPORTS PEOPLE WHO ARE FACING BREAST CANCER TODAY THROUGH A GROWING SUITE OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS TREATMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE TO HELP PAY FOR EXPENSES THAT MAY SERVE AS A BARRIER TO ATTAINING THE CARE NEEDED TO SURVIVE, SUCH AS CO-PAYS, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE OR RENT.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balancesRESCINDED GRANTS - 1105316; Other Expense - 125; Total - 1105441;