Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer raises funds for research to find a cure and to improve the lives of the many affected by this disease.
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,029,635
- -35.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,029,635
- -35.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,029,635
- Total assets
- $684,268
- -1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2026) to $2.1M (2019). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Breast Cancer Resear | $1,029,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $684,268 | $1,675,498 | $1,699,811 | $1,029,635 | 1 | $21,873 |
| 2025 | $692,337 | $2,010,535 | $2,196,624 | $1,601,830 | 1 | $32,099 |
| 2024 | $884,639 | $2,063,837 | $2,090,132 | $1,513,713 | 1 | $26,587 |
| 2023 | $918,141 | $333,418 | $185,096 | — | — | $3,443 |
| 2022 | $1,852,998 | $1,628,372 | $1,561,741 | $1,127,000 | 1 | $4,258 |
| 2021 | $2,144,611 | $2,089,896 | $1,835,312 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $148 |
| 2020 | $1,750,298 | $1,801,737 | $1,717,341 | $1,400,000 | 1 | $7,499 |
| 2019 | $2,365,206 | $2,401,787 | $2,439,595 | $2,100,000 | 1 | $18,700 |
About Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc is a public charity, based in Roanoke, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc is led by Ruth Cook, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ruth Cook
President
Board Member → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Baekgaard
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Miller
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brooks
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt McGee
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Scheele
Executive Di
Board Member → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Britton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Gerber-Vincent
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Law
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reneta Thurairatnam
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Maria Storniolo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Julie Inskeep (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lynda Houk (2019–2022) — Executive Di · Filing note: Through May 2022
- Former: Kathy Callen (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Miller (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Nichols Part Year (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Davis Part Year (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jill Nichols (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Teresa Davis (2019) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc
How much does Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc give each year?
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc?
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc reported $684K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc operate?
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc's EIN?
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2058177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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