Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc
Education, screening, and treatment of breast cancer in the memphis area specifically targeting socio-economically disadvantaged women.
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc gave $176K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $19,736
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc
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Who Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baptist Hospital for Women ($50K). Together the top 8 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 38 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $200K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital for Women Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $50,000 |
| West Cancer Foundation Germantown, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $40,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $20,000 |
| Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $15,000 |
| Uthsc College of Nursing Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $15,000 |
| University of Memphis School of Nursing Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $15,000 |
| Methodist Healthcare Foundation Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $15,000 |
| Seeds 2 Life Necessities Memphis, TN | Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,736 | $200,539 | $196,851 | $176,000 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | $16,048 | $183,021 | $180,677 | $160,000 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $13,704 | $160,331 | $161,900 | $143,000 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $15,273 | $169,068 | $220,641 | $200,000 | 8 | $2 |
| 2020 | $66,846 | $124,610 | $138,045 | $118,800 | 6 | — |
About Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc is a public charity, based in Germantown, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $176K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc is led by Joan Matthews, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Matthews
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Carrie Patterson
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Stover
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill West Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Spann
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Vancleve
Board Member
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2023
Past Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ray
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Keppen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Heezen
Board Member
Past Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Dickey
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Pickler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Veesart
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mannerino
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dotty Carter
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dottie Carter (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Hamilton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim King (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Harless (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Dayton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marie Roberson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Joan Matthews (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc
How much does Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc give each year?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc gave $176K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $160K across 8 grants.
What is Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's typical grant size?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc give grants?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (7 grants).
Does Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Breast Cancer Research/Educ/Treatment" (8 grants).
Who are Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's largest grantees?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baptist Hospital for Women ($50,000), West Cancer Foundation ($40,000) and Church Health Center of Memphis Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $201K.
What is Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's EIN?
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1609633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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