United Breast Cancer Foundation

United Breast Cancer Foundation
Formation2000
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersHuntington Station, New York
Executive Director
Audrey Mastroianni
Staff11 paid staff
Websiteubcf.org

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF), founded in October 2000, is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Huntington Station, New York.[1][2]

Overview

Founded in October 2000, the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that began as a small grassroots organization serving low-income, under and uninsured women and men in New York.[2] UBCF provides breast cancer-related assistance programs and financial support services to patients and families.[2]

The foundation has been a Combined Federal Campaign-approved charity since 2013.

Fundraising and criticisms

According to its IRS Form 990 filings, UBCF reported total revenue of $35.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2021.[3][4] It has received a Three-Star rating of "Good" from Charity Navigator, based on an assessment of its financial health and governance policies.[5]

In 2013, the United Breast Cancer Foundation was ranked No. 35 on a list of "America's Worst Charities" compiled by The Center for Investigative Reporting and The Tampa Bay Times.[6] The rankings were based on how much they spent on fundraising.[6] UBCF spent $7.2 million of the $12.7 million it had raised in 2014 on professional fundraising consultants.[6][7]

UBCF fundraising practices have received criticism from the NYS Attorney General's Office.[8][9]

Stephanie Mastroianni, founder of UBCF, has served as UBCF's executive director since 2001. Public nonprofit filings have reported compensation paid to Mastroianni and listed members of the Mastroianni family among the organization's directors.[4][10]

Kars-R-Us and FTC complaint

In 2025, UBCF was named in a complaint and summary order filed by the Federal Trade Commission and other state agencies regarding fundraising activities conducted on its behalf by Kars-R-Us.com. The FTC alleged that deceptive representations were made to donors regarding vehicle donations benefiting UBCF.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Nosy Neighbor: Is there a non-profit scam going on?". Tribeca Citizen. May 3, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "United Breast Cancer Foundation". CharityWatch. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "United Breast Cancer Foundation charity review & reports by Give.org". Give.org | BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "United Breast Cancer Foundation". ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Charity Navigator - Rating for United Breast Cancer Foundation". Charity Navigator. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 Smith, Matt (April 17, 2017). "Kushner-Trump business partner directed one of America's worst charities". Reveal. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Crackdown on Car Donation Company Targets Cancer Charity's Claims". CharityWatch. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ Marrocco, Bonnie (November 30, 2022). "Consumer Investigation: A for-profit fundraiser that worked in Rochester keeps most of the money it raises for charity". WHEC.com. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Fundraisers for 'F' Rated Charities Hit with a Combined $170.2 Million in Legal Judgments". www.charitywatch.org. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Annual report" (PDF). ubcf.org. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 3, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  11. ↑ "FTC and 19 States Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme". Federal Trade Commission. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
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