Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
The pa breast cancer coalition represents, supports, and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in pa through educational programming, legislative advocacy, and breast cancer research grants. The pbcc is a statewide non-profit organization that creates the hope of a brighter tomorrow by providing action and information to women with breast cancer today.
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition gave $433K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $432,850
- +81.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,570
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $92,293
- Total assets
- $8,106,262
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Pittsburgh ($131K). Together the top 5 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition gives
- Giving grew 202% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $143K (2021) to $433K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Breast Cancer Research | $131,262 |
| Temple University New York, NY | Breast Cancer Research | $125,545 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Breast Cancer Research | $92,293 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Breast Cancer Research | $44,526 |
| The Research Institute of Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | Breast Cancer Research | $39,224 |
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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 | $8,106,262 | $4,591,925 | $2,241,508 | $432,850 | 5 | $613,135 |
| 2023 | $5,917,163 | $1,841,164 | $1,867,924 | $238,247 | 4 | $192,324 |
| 2022 | $5,655,527 | $2,786,467 | $1,732,338 | $171,450 | 4 | $144,279 |
| 2021 | $5,143,938 | $2,229,702 | $1,505,739 | $143,479 | 4 | $170,430 |
| 2020 | $4,063,330 | $1,485,531 | $1,530,311 | $180,998 | 5 | $88,217 |
About Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition is a public charity, based in Lebanon, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $433K. Net investment income was $613K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition is led by Jennifer Pensinger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Pensinger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Pat Halpin-Murphy
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Andrea Mastro PhD
Director-Vp-North Central
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley P. Shopp
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Michener
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Schmedlen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Saunders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Anne Miller Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Stiles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madelyn Rodriquez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Cupples Wisniowski
Director-Vp-Southwest
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Wolmark MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Grove
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Hohl MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory Ritrievi
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Honi Gruenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Shine Maddox
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Dawson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Domcheck MD
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Theresa Donate
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Oyer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mensch
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ridge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Grossi
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Debbie Freer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Christianson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Alice Sandersleft (2022) — Director-Vp-South Central
- Former: Amanda Kochirkaleft (2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Thereesa Donatestart (2022) — Director
- Former: Randall Oyer Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Mensch Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Sandra Cray Left (2022) — Director-Vp-Lehigh Valley
- Former: Alice Sanders (2020–2021) — Director-Vp-South Central
- Former: Amanda Kochirka (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandra Cray (2020–2021) — Director-Vp-Lehigh Valley
- Former: Joan Martinleft (2021) — Director
- Former: John Glick Mdleft (2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Dawson Start (2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Domcheck Md Start (2021) — Director
- Former: Evelyn Gonzalez Start (2020) — Director
- Former: Honi Gruenberg Start (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan Martin (2020) — Director
- Former: John Glick MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Shine Maddox Start (2020) — Director
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 $186K, to Pat Halpin-Murphy (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
How much does Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition give each year?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition gave $433K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $238K across 4 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $92,293, and its average grant was $86,570, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition give grants?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Breast Cancer Research" (5 grants).
Who are Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Pittsburgh ($131,262), Temple University ($125,545) and University of Pennsylvania ($92,293), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's EIN?
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1722323. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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