National Spotlight
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A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
Komen Charlotte: Where The Money Goes
How Komen Charlotte Makes a Difference in Our Community
Where the Money Goes...
Of the money raised by the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up to 75% of our net income stays in the local community to fund breast cancer education, screening, and treatment programs to underserved women.
The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the National Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.
Following is a breakdown of how our grantees will use the $1.6 million that we are granting this year.
Since 1997, the Komen Charlotte Affiliate has awarded:
-Over $5.8 million locally through our community grants program which supports education, screening and treatment programs.
-Over $2 million to the National Award and Research Grant Program.
Community Profile
In order to ensure our funds are making the greatest impact, the Komen Charlotte Affiliate works with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct a comprehensive community needs assessment. This community profile is then used to establish a local grant application and review process consistent with the Organization’s high standards and mission.
Expense Ratio
Each year, our fund raising efforts begin at zero as all net revenue raised during the year are awarded to worthy breast cancer programs in our service area (the nine counties surrounding Charlotte). Our expense ratio for 2008 was 15.4% which translates, for every dollar donated to us, 85 cents goes directly to our mission.
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