The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to eradicate breast cancer by investing in early career doctors and innovative research. Investments are directed locally within the Chicago area, but drive impact globally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+29.2% YoY
Revenue
$3.9M
+73.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$198K
+44.9% YoY
Expenses
$2.2M
+30.5% YoY
About Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $198K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,343,105 | $6,459,675 | $5,519,974 |
| Revenue | $3,864,106 | $2,222,700 | $1,163,257 |
| Expenses | $2,157,942 | $1,653,684 | $1,567,056 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $198,332 | $136,833 | $68,351 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
Early Investigator Awards
LYNN SAGE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Educational Initiatives Travel Grant
LYNN SAGE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium
LYNN SAGE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Sage | Interim Executive Director and Treasurer | 40 | $157,500 |
| Kirstin Chernawsky | Executive Director | 40 | $68,044 |
| Pamela Lewis | Executive Director | 40 | $32,667 |
| Halee Sage | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Kristin Wolf | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Schubert | Secretary | 2 | — |
| John Barsella | Director | 2 | — |
| Janika Brenner | Director | 2 | — |
| Jill Cotseones | Director | 2 | — |
| Amanda Fayne | Director | 2 | — |
| Meredith Soren Freese | Director | 2 | — |
| Megan Goldish | Director | 2 | — |
| Dayna Goldstein | Director | 2 | — |
| Chloe Ifergan | Director | 2 | — |
| Kathy Josephson | Director | 2 | — |
| Brian Kirk | Director | 2 | — |
| Kristin Klein | Director | 2 | — |
| Molly Kovler | Director | 2 | — |
| Eva Laser | Director | 2 | — |
| Kosta Loukas | Director | 2 | — |
| Seema Venkatachalam Malkani | Director | 2 | — |
| Sylvia Michas | Director | 2 | — |
| Alison Mitchell | Director | 2 | — |
| Kate Nash | Director | 2 | — |
| Anna O'Connor | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul O'Keefe | Director | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Richman | Director | 2 | — |
| Sarah Rudich | Director | 2 | — |
| Dana Sanders | Director | 2 | — |
| Lora Schatz | Director | 2 | — |
| Audrey Selin | Director | 2 | — |
| Rachel Sher | Director | 2 | — |
| Kendra Shiffman | Director | 2 | — |
| Ronna Isaacs-Stolman | Director | 2 | — |
| Sheri Whitko | Director | 2 | — |
| Zachary Zisook | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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