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Thanks to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC), Pennsylvanians can support breast and cervical cancer research by donating part or all of their state tax refund. In 2009, Act 66 of 2007-2008, legislatively transferred the administration of the Income Check-off program from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The Pennsylvania Department of Health oversaw the program from 1997 until 2009. This program has raised nearly $2.2 million and has provided 53 grants for researchers at 16 institutions. One hundred percent of the donations go to researchers in Pennsylvania. The Income Tax Check-off for breast and cervical cancer research is the most popular check-off, with thousands of Pennsylvanians donating their refunds each year.
How to donate
Check line 35 on your PA 40 form to make your contribution for breast and cervical cancer research. You can also make a donation to breast and cervical cancer research by marking the same line and including a check with your tax form.
How researchers receive your donation
Funds are awarded through a competitive process. Pennsylvania-based institutions and organizations are eligible for the awards. The goal of the funding is to promote research directed toward reducing the incidence of and mortality associated with breast or cervical cancer. The number of grants awarded depends on the contributions made to the breast and cervical cancer research fund. The bridge funding provided through the check-off is designed to assist researchers in obtaining additional funding. For more information about the grants please visit the PBCC’s.
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