A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc
A Cure in Our Lifetime: Our mission is to fund innovative breast cancer research, provide resources for those who have breast cancer, and promote breast health through education and outreach. We are an all volunteer organization. Since 1998, A Cure In Our Lifetime nationally has raised over $3,500,000 in the fight against breast cancer.
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc at a glance
In short: A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc gave $481K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $241K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,000
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $240,500
- +146.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $240,500
- Total assets
- $108,327
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Founda ($314K). Together the top 2 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2020) to $490K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Founda New York, NY | Breast Cancer Research | $313,500 |
| Emory Windship Cancer Institu Atlanta, GA | Breast Cancer Research | $167,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,327 | $500,870 | $510,627 | $481,000 | 2 | $11 |
| 2024 | $127,556 | $408,579 | $415,346 | $390,000 | 4 | $11 |
| 2023 | $92,571 | $352,660 | $510,826 | $490,000 | 4 | $10 |
| 2022 | $231,539 | $379,453 | $208,440 | $200,000 | 2 | $10 |
| 2021 | $60,527 | $207,899 | $263,499 | $250,000 | 2 | $8 |
| 2020 | $116,127 | $215,951 | $202,314 | $192,667 | 3 | $6 |
| 2019 | $102,490 | $347,121 | $320,888 | $316,667 | 3 | $8 |
About A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chappaqua, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $481K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc is led by Laura Friedman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Friedman
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marge Orell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mindy Unger
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ellen Horing
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fink
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Taub
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc
How much does A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc give each year?
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc gave $481K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $390K across 4 grants.
How large is A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc?
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $501K.
What is A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc?
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chappaqua, NY. It holds $108K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc operate?
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, New York.
What is A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc's EIN?
A Cure in Our Lifetime Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4736026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
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