Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc
To serve the uninsured and under-insured women and men of Collier county and bonita springs, Florida in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. 32 individuals served in 2022.
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc at a glance
In short: Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $695K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,389,580
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $694,790
- Median grant
- $694,790
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cancer Alliance of Naples ($891K). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Alliance of Naples Bonita Springs, FL | Financial assistance for diagnosis and/or treatment of breast cancer. | $890,922 |
| Partners for Breast Cancer Care Inc Fort Myers, FL | Financial assistance for diagnosis and/or treatment of breast cancer. | $498,658 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $101,152 | $1,480,304 | $1,389,580 | 2 | $62 |
| 2021 | $1,379,152 | $144,343 | $162,195 | — | — | $389 |
| 2020 | $1,397,004 | $209,691 | $207,499 | — | — | $10,287 |
| 2019 | $1,394,812 | $223,413 | $170,790 | — | — | $18,129 |
About Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $62.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc is led by Joetta D. Abbazio, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joetta D. Abbazio
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol McConway
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Abbazio
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Long
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pasquale Evangelista
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Colliflower
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suellen Maxwell
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Ross (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia Rubertone (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc
How much does Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc give each year?
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc?
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Naples, FL.
Where does Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc operate?
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc's EIN?
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0539336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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