To grant critical funding to nonprofit organizations providing breast cancer screening, treatment, and outreach programs to an often underserved population and support vital research in an effort to find a cure for breast cancer.
Pledge the Pink Foundation channels its grantmaking to breast cancer screening, treatment, outreach, and research, with a clear emphasis on work serving underserved populations. Recent awards show that focus in practice: $100,000 went to Med University of Sc for cancer research, and $98,327 went to Beaufort Memorial Hosp for cancer research. The foundation also supports breast cancer-specific institutions and community health organizations, including a $65,000 grant to Musc Holings Cancer Center for breast cancer research and a $55,000 grant to National Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research. Its grantmaking reaches both research settings and service providers. Recent grants include support for diagnostic and treatment-related work, such as mammograms, biopsies, clinical trials, and diagnostic equipment, alongside outreach services. The pattern suggests a funder that backs a mix of medical institutions and nonprofit organizations working directly with people affected by breast cancer. Grants appear in a range of sizes, from smaller community awards to larger six-figure gifts, which points to a flexible approach tied to the needs of specific programs and recipients. The foundation’s recent giving also includes recurring support for some organizations over multiple years, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards alone.
In research, Pledge the Pink Foundation supports both cancer research and breast cancer research at hospitals, medical centers, and cancer institutes. A $85,050 grant went to Spartanburg Regional Foundation for breast cancer research, while a $45,000 grant supported Neighborhood Cancer Connection for breast cancer research. The foundation also funds screening and diagnosis work. It gave $20,000 to Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic for breast cancer research, and its stated program areas include free mammograms, biopsies, and diagnostic equipment. Outreach is another visible theme. Pledge the Pink Foundation gave $20,000 to For 3 Sisters for breast cancer research, and its grant descriptions include outreach services and assistance for underserved populations. Clinical and treatment-related support appears in the program structure as well, including clinical trials and breast cancer treatment funding.
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Most grants fall between $6K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Typical grants cluster around a median of $10,250, with the lower quartile at $6,436 and the upper quartile at $20,000. The recent record also includes larger awards up to $100,000, showing that the foundation uses both mid-sized program grants and larger institutional gifts. This is an active grantmaker with a participant-directed component built into its fundraising model. Approved charities can receive 75% of funds raised by registered participants or teams once the $5,000 threshold is met. Recent grants also show repeat funding to some recipients across 2023 to 2025, so the foundation makes both recurring and one-off awards. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Pledge the Pink Foundation gives most often in South Carolina, and 19% of its grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent South Carolina grants reach Charleston, Beaufort, Spartanburg, Greenville, and Hilton Head Island, showing a strong in-state pattern. Outside South Carolina, grants land across the United States, including Dallas and Frisco, Texas; Charlotte and Burlington, North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; and Plainsboro, New Jersey. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
It funds breast cancer screening, treatment, outreach, and research. Program descriptions also mention free mammograms, biopsies, clinical trials, diagnostic equipment, and support for underserved populations affected by breast cancer.
The typical grant size is $10,250 at the median, with grants commonly falling between $6,436 at the 25th percentile and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger grants up to $100,000.
Yes. The foundation’s active grant programs are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including its Pledge the Pink Foundation Grants and its Choose Your Charity participant-directed programs.
Both patterns appear. Several recipients receive funding in more than one year, including Spartanburg Regional Foundation, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and Neighborhood Cancer Connection, which indicates recurring relationships as well as single awards.
South Carolina is the top state by grant count, and 19% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent South Carolina recipients include organizations in Charleston, Beaufort, Spartanburg, Greenville, and Hilton Head Island.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Pledge the Pink Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must propose activities aligned with the Pledge the Pink Foundation mission. Funds cannot be used for event sponsorships, salaries, or overhead expenses. Successful recipients must publicly acknowledge the grant and submit a Grant Results Summary within 10 months of receiving funds.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Who can apply: Charity must be a registered 501(c)(3) breast cancer/breast health charity in good standing. Pledge the Pink registrant or team must raise at least $5,000. Funds must be designated for breast cancer screening, treatment, or research activities; direct patient financial assistance and care packages are not allowed.
Deadline: Choose Your Charity application deadline is October 31, 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | Charleston, SC | $51,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NATIONAL BREAT CANCER FOUNDATION | Frisco, TX | $35,700 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC FOUNDATION | Marshfield, WI | $34,346 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FOU |
| Spartanburg, SC |
| $33,150 |
| 2026 |
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| BREAT FRIENDS OF PENNSYLVANIA | Stroudsburg, PA | $30,615 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| MARYS PLACE BY THE SEA | Ocean Grove, NJ | $26,827 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| SISTERS BY CHOICE | Lithonia, GA | $25,500 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| GATEWAY TO HOPE | Saint Louis, MO | $25,179 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | Durham, NC | $22,039 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| TRINITY HEALTH | Muskegon, MI | $20,538 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| VIM HILTON HEAD | Hilton Head Island, SC | $20,400 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| THE CLARA M ROBINSON FOUNDATION IN | Manchester, CT | $20,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| FOR 3 SISTERS | Olney, MD | $18,724 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| TEAM TIARA | Allen, TX | $18,240 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CRYSTAL SMITH FOUNDATION LEXINGTON | West Columbia, SC | $17,047 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | Columbia, SC | $16,424 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| ST JOSEPHS CANDLER FOUNDATION HOSP | Savannah, GA | $15,642 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| GERTUDES HOUSE | Douglasville, GA | $15,315 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CANCER CONNECTION | Greenville, SC | $15,300 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA | San Antonio, TX | $15,070 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| FOR THREE SISTERS | Olney, MD | $12,750 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL | Memphis, TN | $12,750 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| GOOD NEIGHBOR CLINIC | Beaufort, SC | $12,750 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MED CTR | Salisbury, NC | $12,750 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| GEISINGEER HEALTH FOUNDATION | Danville, PA | $11,445 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CLAUDIA MAYER CANCER RESOURCE CENTE | Columbia, MD | $11,422 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES | Tyler, TX | $10,285 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CITY OF HOPE ATLANTA | Newnan, GA | $10,245 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| ABCD | Milwaukee, WI | $10,200 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| WOMENS CANCER RESOURCE CENTER | Berkeley, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| REEVES MEMORIAL MEDICL CTR FOUNDATI | Bernice, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | BREST CANCER RESEARCH |
| SURVIVHER | Missouri City, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| LA PAZ REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Parker, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| HARDEN MEDICAL CENTER | Savannah, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | Southport, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NOVANT BREAST HEALTH FUND | Hilton Head Island, SC | $9,901 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| TURNING POINT BREAST CANCER REHAB | Atlanta, GA | $9,279 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MED CTR FOUNDAT | Charlotte, NC | $9,140 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN | Salisbury, NC | $9,140 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| NORMA PFRIEM BREAST CANCER | Bridgeport, CT | $8,622 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| AMI FOUNDATION | Pleasantville, NJ | $8,367 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| PINK SOLES IN MOTION | Southlake, TX | $7,924 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| TAZEWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPT | Tremont, IL | $7,752 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| PINK AID | Westport, CT | $7,650 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| CANCER SERVICES OF EASTERN NC | Greenville, NC | $7,306 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| BEUFORT MEMORIAL FOUNDTION | Beaufort, SC | $6,829 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| POWERS HEALTH CANCER RESOURCE CENTE | Munster, IN | $6,755 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| HERE FOR THE GIRSL | Williamsburg, VA | $6,721 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| TAUNIA OECHSLIN GIRLS NIGHT OUT | Johnstown, PA | $6,547 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
| STEELE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | Salmon, ID | $6,000 | 2026 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH |
BREAT FRIENDS OF PENNSYLVANIA
$30,615BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
MARYS PLACE BY THE SEA
$26,827BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
SISTERS BY CHOICE
$25,500BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
DUKE UNIVERSITY
$22,039BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
TRINITY HEALTH
$20,538BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
THE CLARA M ROBINSON FOUNDATION IN
$20,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
FOR 3 SISTERS
$18,724BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
TEAM TIARA
$18,240BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
ST JOSEPHS CANDLER FOUNDATION HOSP
$15,642BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
GERTUDES HOUSE
$15,315BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA
$15,070BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
FOR THREE SISTERS
$12,750BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
GOOD NEIGHBOR CLINIC
$12,750BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MED CTR
$12,750BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
CLAUDIA MAYER CANCER RESOURCE CENTE
$11,422BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES
$10,285BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
CITY OF HOPE ATLANTA
$10,245BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
REEVES MEMORIAL MEDICL CTR FOUNDATI
$10,000BREST CANCER RESEARCH
SURVIVHER
$10,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
LA PAZ REGIONAL HOSPITAL
$10,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
HARDEN MEDICAL CENTER
$10,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
NOVANT BREAST HEALTH FUND
$9,901BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN
$9,140BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
AMI FOUNDATION
$8,367BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
PINK SOLES IN MOTION
$7,924BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
TAZEWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
$7,752BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
CANCER SERVICES OF EASTERN NC
$7,306BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
POWERS HEALTH CANCER RESOURCE CENTE
$6,755BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
HERE FOR THE GIRSL
$6,721BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
TAUNIA OECHSLIN GIRLS NIGHT OUT
$6,547BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
STEELE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$6,000BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
