National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

NBCF Among Elite Eight Percent

NBCF Among Elite Eight Percent to Earn Charity Navigator's 4-Star Rating Four Years Running

FRISCO, TEXAS (March 5, 2007) - National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has been classified as one of the most fiscally sound non-profits in America by Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the nation. NBCF is among just eight percent of organizations evaluated by Charity Navigator to earn its prestigious 4-star rating for sound fiscal management for four consecutive years.

"We are proud to announce that the National Breast Cancer Foundation has earned four consecutive 4-star ratings for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances", said Trent Stamp, president of Charity Navigator. "Only eight percent of the charities we've rated have received four consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that the National Breast Cancer Foundation outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible."

Charity Navigator's 4-star rating is based largely on an organization's ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. NBCF's quantifiable results were a key factor in earning a third exceptional consecutive rating, the highest rating granted by Charity Navigator. This evaluation maintains NBCF's strong record as one of the most trusted charities in America.

This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates us from our peers and demonstrates to the public that we are worthy of their trust, said Janelle Hail, NBCF founder and president. "As one of the 1.5 million non-profit charities in America, we are proud to be recognized for our fiscal responsibility to the public and the people we serve.

In fact, more than 80 percent of NBCF's funds go directly to its programs which focus on educating women on the importance of early breast cancer detection and providing free mammograms to low-income women and those without insurance. NBCF provided more than 20,000 mammograms last year and reached many more women through its educational initiatives.

Using NBCF's most current financial information available, Charity Navigator calculated this new rating, recognizing the foundation's financial accountability, transparency and quantifiable results - information that savvy donors demand from charities they choose to support.

National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) extends women's lives through education about breast cancer and early detection. The organization provides hope to women and families affected by breast cancer through a community of caring support and encouragement that enables those diagnosed with breast cancer to have fulfilling lives during their treatment and after. Learn more at www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Charity Navigator is the largest charity evaluator in America and its Web site attracts more visitors than all other charity rating groups combined. It has been recognized by The New York Times, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and NPR for its method of applying data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. Charity Navigator evaluates and highlights the work of efficient charities and provides to donors the essential information needed to give them greater confidence in making charitable choices. Charity Navigator is a 501 (c)(3) organization that accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations.

Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org, can be reached directly by telephone at (201) 818-1288, or by mail at 1200 MacArthur Blvd., 2nd Floor, Mahwah, N.J., 07430.

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Contacts:
Beth Ann Black, 972-745-7638, bethann@victorymc.com Dena Buford, 972-462-7525, dena@victorymc.com