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BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WESTERN NEW YORKINC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161463430 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · bcnwny.org
revenue
$244K
expenses
$266K
net assets
$119K
employees
3
volunteers
20
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE WELL BEING OF ALL WESTERN NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY, supporting Western New Yorkers impacted by breast cancer. Provides community-based programs including support groups, restorative health classes, peer mentoring, and resource distribution for newly diagnosed individuals. Offers specialized services for women of color and those living with metastatic breast cancer, while also funding research in the field.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $18K
    METASTATIC RESEARCH
  2. #2 $10K
    TLC TOTES - TOTE BAGS FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN AT NO CHARGE
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Day of Renewal
Mini-retreats offering educational workshops, social connection, and wellness activities for women impacted by breast cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund
Annual grant program funding New York State researchers working to find a cure for metastatic breast cancer, supported by designated and memorial donations.
Peer Mentoring Program
One-on-one mentoring connecting breast cancer survivors with others navigating similar diagnoses and treatment stages.
Restorative Health Classes
Weekly free classes including yoga, Qigong, dance, and exercise offered in Buffalo and through community partners to support physical and emotional well-being of breast cancer patients and survivors.
Support Groups
Monthly virtual and in-person support groups for breast cancer survivors, including specialized groups for Stage 4 patients, survivors post-treatment, and women of color.
TLC Totes
Tote bags filled with educational materials and resources provided at no cost to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer across Western New York.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 4 activities
    • Individual counseling and complementary support services
      Provides individual phone counseling with an oncology social worker for those unable to attend in-person groups and offers complementary programming for women with metastatic breast cancer, including restorative health classes, wellness education, and resource packets.
    • Peer mentoring program for breast cancer survivors and patients
      Operates a peer mentor program that pairs individuals impacted by breast cancer with trained survivor mentors for one-on-one support, educational connection, and emotional guidance, conducting 728 mentoring encounters in a reported year.
    • Support groups for breast cancer survivors and patients
      Hosts a variety of in-person and virtual support groups for individuals affected by breast cancer, including monthly general support groups, groups for women of color, stage-specific groups (including stage 4/metastatic), and groups for survivors no longer in active treatment, with facilitation by professional counselors or in collaboration with community partners.
    • Virtual educational seminars and community-building events
      Hosts quarterly virtual seminar series featuring local medical professionals on topics related to breast cancer survivorship, as well as annual Day of Renewal mini retreats and a monthly book club offered both in person and via Zoom to foster community connection and education.
  • Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
    • Distribution of educational and comfort tote bags to newly diagnosed individuals
      Distributes tote bags filled with educational materials and comfort items to individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer in Western New York, assembling them approximately every 2–3 months and distributing over 150 tote bags annually.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding metastatic breast cancer research through grants
      Funds and awards grants to researchers in New York State to support metastatic breast cancer research, raising money specifically for this purpose.
  • Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
    • Public office operations and program administration
      Operates a physical office open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Buffalo, NY, serving as a hub for program delivery, support services, and administrative functions.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Wellness and exercise programs for breast cancer survivors
      Offers weekly and recurring wellness classes including yoga, Qigong, dance-based movement, and exercise sessions for breast cancer patients and survivors, focused on mobility, strength, balance, relaxation, and emotional well-being, held in person and virtually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$244K
Contributions & grants$240K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$266K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$129K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$151K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$119K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +79.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $35K
board members · 13
  • AMY CARUANA — DIRECTOR
  • ARIANNA RAVENELL — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY ARNONE — DIRECTOR
  • DAWN SCHLEE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DESIREE PARKER-SMALLWOOD — TREASURER
  • DR EBONY PROPHET-BULLOCK — DIRECTOR
  • DR TONYA MYLES-DAY — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER CALERO — DIRECTOR
  • LISA JOHNSON — RECORDING SECRETARY
  • MELISSA BURKE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE SWAGGARD — PRESIDENT
  • RACHAEL WALLMEYER — CORRESSPONDENCE SECRETARY
  • REBECCA VUJNOVIC — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Besties Partner — Community walking and social group offering regular meetups for breast cancer survivors in Western New York.
  • Buffalo Girls Who Walk Partner — Walking and social club in Buffalo, NY that hosts regular walks open to breast cancer survivors.
  • Buffalo Sabres Foundation Funder — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Joy Yoga Partner — Yoga studio in Williamsville, NY offering discounted classes to BCN members using code BCNOFWNY.
  • Kaleida Health Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • M&T Charitable Foundation Funder — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Natera Oncology Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • New Era Cap Foundation Funder — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • New York State Funder — Provides funding for the Sisters in Survival programs.
  • Pfizer, Inc Funder — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Rachel Partner — Volunteer coordinator responsible for managing event volunteer sign-ups and communications.
  • Rachel Wallmeyer Partner — Program director for the peer mentor program, serving as primary contact.
  • Rich Products Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Care Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Shine Yoga Partner — Yoga studio in Hamburg, NY founded by a breast cancer survivor, offering discounted classes and free consultations to BCN members using code BCN20.
  • Sponsors and Community Partners Partner — Collaborates with sponsors and community partners to support programming and outreach.
  • Trilogy Wellness and PT Partner — Collaborates on hosting a monthly in-person breast cancer support group at their facility in Kenmore, NY.
  • United Way Funder — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • WIVB-TV Channel 4 Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Wegman’s Partner — Supported the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York during the past year.
  • Zoom Partner — Platform used to host virtual seminars for breast cancer education and support.
  • info@bcnwny.org Partner — Primary contact email for general inquiries
strategies · 4

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.

  • Culturally Responsive Community-Based Engagement
    methodology: culturally_specific_peer_support
    By offering in-person and virtual support in accessible community settings and designing culturally specific programming, we increase participation and relevance for underserved populations such as women of color, because trust and accessibility are enhanced through cultural alignment and reduced logistical barriers.
  • Diagnosis-to-Survivorship Holistic Care Pathway
    methodology: holistic_support_model
    By providing continuous, integrated support from diagnosis through survivorship—including emotional, educational, and physical wellness components—we improve care navigation and long-term well-being, because sustained engagement across all stages reduces isolation and builds adaptive resilience.
  • Integrated Peer and Professional Support Model
    methodology: peer_support_with_professional_facilitation
    By combining professionally facilitated peer support groups with expert-led education and community-building, we enhance psychosocial well-being and patient empowerment, because structured emotional exchange and reliable information delivery reinforce each other in a supportive environment.
  • Peer-Mentor Matching by Shared Experience
    methodology: peer_mentoring
    By connecting newly diagnosed individuals with trained survivor peers who share similar demographics and cancer type, we improve emotional resilience and navigation of treatment, because lived experience and demographic alignment foster deeper trust and relatability.