named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Diagnostic Follow-Up
Provides free diagnostic services including ultrasounds, MRIs, biopsies, and fine-needle aspirations for patients with abnormal screening results
Education
Distributes multilingual breast self-exam (BSE) cards and conducts community workshops to teach self-examination techniques using real breast models
Screening
Facilitates free mammograms and clinical breast exams for uninsured women, particularly those aged 25–50, through partnerships with mobile units like the Project Renewal Scan Van
Treatment
Facilitates free surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for patients who cannot access government programs, paying hospitals $3,500–$5,000 per patient
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Distributes breast self-exam materials and provides educationDistributes tens of thousands of breast self-exam cards in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean to community centers, churches, clinics, and other local institutions. Also provides direct instruction on breast self-exams to patients, with 500 cards distributed and 200 patients instructed in documented events.
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Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
- Facilitates free breast cancer screening, diagnostics, and treatment for uninsured and underserved patientsProvides free breast cancer screenings, diagnostic follow-up (including ultrasounds, MRIs, biopsies, and fine-needle aspirations), and full treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) to uninsured patients and those excluded from government programs, including undocumented individuals, high-risk patients under 35, and those aged 35–50 in select NYC boroughs. The organization has facilitated access to care for over 5,500 low-income patients across 30 medical facilities, delivering more than 10,000 medical services.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosts community and fundraising events to support programsOrganizes events such as Impact Night to present program accomplishments and growth projections, and hosted a 2019 fundraising cycling event that raised over $25,000 through ticket sales, donations, and a silent auction to support free screening, diagnostics, and treatment programs.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Pays medical providers for patient care and diagnostic servicesCompensates hospitals $3,500–$5,000 per patient for full cancer treatment and pays $100–$130 per mammogram for patients who cannot access state-funded screening resources.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$38K56%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE ZABALLERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $53K |
board members · 9
- CHANTEL FEBUS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID GOLDSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR JULIA SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET COHN SLOSBERG — BOARD CHAIR
- JOAN COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHRYN B MCGLYNN — BOARD MEMBER
- NATASHA KHOURI — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE CICOGNA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Partner — Selected BTTF’s research poster for presentation at its Annual Meeting.
- Charles B. Wang Community Health Care Network Partner — Key partner organization that received referrals and collaborated with BTTF on direct service delivery.
- Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Partner — Co-hosted breast self-exam workshops and screening events
- Community Health Center of Richmond Partner — Co-hosted breast self-exam workshops and screening events
- Community Healthcare Network Partner — Co-hosted breast self-exam workshops and screening events
- DLA Piper LLP Partner — Hosted the BTTF annual cocktail party event space at their 26th Floor venue.
- Hospitals and imaging centers Partner — Medical partners that provide diagnostic follow-up services at reduced rates under agreement with BTTF
- Korean Community Services Partner — Key partner organization that received referrals and collaborated with BTTF on direct service delivery.
- Korean Community Services Partner — Partnered on breast health fair in Queens, including self-exam instruction and mammograms
- New York Academy of Medicine Partner — Conducted an outstanding program evaluation of BTTF’s services.
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Community partner in multi-lingual breast care info series
- Project Renewal Scan Van Partner — Collaborates to provide breast cancer screening services to uninsured women in New York City communities.
- Project Renewal Scan Van Partner — Medical partner providing appointment services for former BTTF patients.
- Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards Funder — Provided grant funding to BTTF.
- SoulCycle Partner — Hosted the Ride for BTTF 2019 fundraising event at its West Village location.
- cancer support groups Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through cancer support groups
- churches Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through churches
- clinics Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through clinics
- contact@the-bttf.org Government — Primary contact email for inquiries about BTTF's programs and impact
- doctor’s offices Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through doctor’s offices
- local community centers Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through local community centers
- medical centers Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through medical centers
- mobile mammogram units Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through mobile mammogram units
- women’s associations Partner — Distributes breast self-exam cards through women’s associations
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuum of Care Modelmethodology: continuum-of-careBy organizing services along a continuum from education through treatment, BTTF ensures sustained engagement and improved health outcomes, because comprehensive, phase-appropriate care reduces drop-off and addresses the full spectrum of patient needs.
- Culturally and Logistically Accessible Service Deliverymethodology: mobile and flexible-access screening modelBy offering mobile screening units, weekend availability, and multilingual education, BTTF increases utilization among working and underserved women because flexible, community-embedded access reduces structural and cultural barriers to care.
- Direct Resource Facilitation for the Medically Underservedmethodology: direct_resource_facilitationBy providing free breast health services directly to uninsured and underinsured patients—particularly those excluded from Medicaid due to income or age—BTTF increases access to care because removing financial and systemic barriers enables timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Partnership-Based Cost Reduction Modelmethodology: reduced-cost medical partnershipsBy securing discounted fee agreements with hospitals and imaging centers, BTTF ensures free diagnostic follow-up care, because leveraging institutional partnerships reduces systemic cost barriers and expands service capacity without burdening patients.
- Targeted Screening and Early Detection for High-Risk and Excluded Populationsmethodology: targeted screening for underserved populationsBy focusing screening and diagnostic services on younger women, immigrants, and others excluded from state programs, BTTF improves early detection rates because tailored access addresses gaps in standard public health eligibility and clinical sensitivity.