named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fundraising Friends
Community engagement initiative that supports individuals and groups in organizing independent fundraisers to benefit the Coalition.
PALS Paks
Comfort kits distributed to newly diagnosed individuals, containing items such as socks, lotions, coloring books, and personalized notes of hope.
Research Initiative
Program that directs funds toward advancing research on breast and gynecologic cancers in the local region, including support for metastatic breast cancer research.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for policy change to protect access to care and advance survivor voicesEngages in advocacy at local, state, and national levels to influence policies related to cancer care, research funding, and patient rights, amplifying the voices of survivors in legislative decision-making.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Fund breast cancer research through competitive grantsAdministers an annual competitive grant process to fund innovative research projects in prevention, treatment, metastasis prevention, and improved outcomes, having awarded over $1.1 million to researchers in Upstate and Western New York since 2003.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Host fundraising events to support local programsOrganizes annual fundraising events including a golf tournament, ACTober, and a Mother’s Day weekend event, directing 100% of proceeds to local programs. Also receives donations from community-led events and campaigns.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Provide education, support, and advocacy services for individuals affected by breast or gynecologic cancerOffers free programs including support groups, educational webinars, one-on-one sessions, and peer mentorship to individuals from diagnosis through survivorship and metastatic disease across Central and Western New York. Services are available in person, online, and in Spanish, with language interpretation provided at no cost.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.85M
Contributions & grants$1.71M93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$199K11%
Other revenue$-63K
expenses
Total expenses$1.44M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$715K
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.53M
Cash$500K
Investments$4.33M
Liabilities$356K
Net assets$5.18M
Liquid reserves40.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Christina Thompson - President | Executive Director (Joined 3/2024) | 40 | $116K |
| Holly Anderson - President | Executive Director (Through 2/2024) | 40 | $57K |
board members · 11
- Anna Mulcahy — Treasurer
- Catherine Thomas — Board Member
- Colleen Molina — Secretary
- Gina DiMonda — Audit Chair
- Kathleen Guglielmi — Board Member
- Maria Dominguez — Board Member
- Mary Ellen Callan — Board Member
- Melinda Goldberg — Board Chair
- Nancy Gramkee-Cuer — Board Member
- Shahzad Mustafa — Board Member
- Umbereen Mustafa — Chair Elect
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Anna & Scott Mulcahy Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Anna Weiss, MD Partner — Medical professional recognized as a 2025 event sponsor.
- Body Compassion After Cancer Partner — Partner organization offering programs on healing and pleasure after cancer; the Coalition promotes and likely collaborates on this initiative.
- Christina Thompson Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Cimino General Contracting Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates through research committee field trips to cancer research labs.
- Cromey Pallet Corp. Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Dawn & Peter LaPietra Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- DiPasquale Construction Inc. Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Empire Hair Salon Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Facebook Network — Utilizes Facebook’s fundraising platform to enable supporters to raise money for the Coalition.
- Green Front restaurant Partner — Created a specialty drink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, directing proceeds to the Coalition’s Research Initiative.
- Harry Bronson Government — Assembly Member recognized as a 2025 event sponsor, indicating public official support.
- Holly & Tom Anderson Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- In Memory of Michael & Virgina Dugan Partner — Memorial recognition as a 2025 event sponsor.
- Island Wraps Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Judith & Stephen Chamberlain Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Kathy & Don Guglielmi Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities (listed twice).
- Kitty & John Picardo Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- LPGA Amateur Golf Association Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Liberty Pumps Partner — Hosted a month-long fundraiser in October, donating $1 per sump pump sold and proceeds from merchandise sales.
- Local 3792 Partner — Union local recognized as a 2025 event sponsor.
- Matt & Dan Tessoni Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Melinda Goldberg & Ron Turk Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Meredith Partner — Director of Special Events who manages event participation, sponsorship, and volunteer engagement.
- Midtown Athletic Club Partner — Hosted multiple themed fitness classes and sold specialty t-shirts in October to raise funds for the Coalition.
- Midvale Country Club Partner — Hosts the annual TEE’d-Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament.
- Nancy & Kevin Nasca Partner — Recognized 2025 event sponsor supporting fundraising activities.
- Nancy Gadziala, MD & R John Looney, MD Partner — Medical professionals recognized as 2025 event sponsors.
- Not specified Partner — Partnerships not explicitly named in the source text
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strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Integrated Research and Advocacymethodology: community-engaged_researchBy involving community members in research review and advocacy, the organization ensures that scientific advancement and policy efforts are aligned with patient needs, because inclusive governance strengthens relevance, trust, and impact.
- Integrated Support and Education Modelmethodology: four-pillar-integrated-approachBy delivering coordinated support, education, advocacy, and wellness services as interconnected components, the organization addresses the holistic needs of individuals affected by cancer, because integrated services improve access, continuity, and outcomes.
- Peer-Supported Empowerment Through Educationmethodology: empowerment-through-educationBy combining peer connection with expert-informed education, the organization fosters empowerment and improves health outcomes, because lived experience and credible knowledge together enhance engagement, decision-making, and emotional well-being.