Public charity · Frisco, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.

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Grants in Tennessee: 2 totaling $70,000
Typical grant: $30,000 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask: About $35,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Davidson County, Knox County · plus 86 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment: None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?: 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year: $7 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$7M	$70K	2
2023	$7M	$45K	1

How to apply

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Patient Services Grants (screening, navigation, patient relief) · open now

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Janelle HailCeo/bod chair
Kevin HailCoo & president
Rebecca BuellCfo
Douglas FeilCpo
Amanda O'neillSr vp development
Camilla PayneVp marketing
Mark GomezSr creative direct
Emily HancockDir donor engageme
Kimberly GrimesSr dir fin. & acct
Lance HamiltonTreasurer
Gabi BarbarenaSecretary
Steve EngleDirector
Hal DonaldsonDirector
Bryan FlanaganDirector

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

Screening & diagnostics

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
University of Tennessee Medic	Knoxville, Knox County	Screening & diagnostics	$40K
Ascension Saint Thomas Medica	Nashville, Davidson County	Screening & diagnostics	$30K