Avon Foundation for Women Donation and Funding General Guidelines

The Avon Foundation provides grants to organizations and institutions, predominantly 501(c)(3) or equivalent, in the areas outlined in our mission statement: breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency disaster relief. Applications must be submitted online through the Avon Foundation for Women website. Links to applications or letters of intent (in the case of a 2-stage application process) can be found on the individual funding program pages. Applications must be received electronically through the online grants submission system and will no longer be accepted via mail, fax or email.

The Avon Foundation does not provide grants to the following:

• Individuals or programs that benefit specific individuals
• Religious organizations
• Political organizations, campaigns or candidates
• Personal fundraising or fees for special events (runs, walk-a-thons, etc.)
• Individual medical researchers or practitioners except through a larger Avon Foundation funding program through an institution
• Direct costs of patient care or treatment
• Programs outside the U.S. except through special Avon Foundation initiatives

The Avon Foundation does not donate products to benefit other organizations.

Free informational literature in a printable PDF format is available on this website in the sections titled Breast Cancer Crusade and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence.

Breast Cancer Funding Guidelines
Our mission is to provide access to breast healthcare for those in need and to find a cure and learn how to prevent breast cancer.

Through 2011, the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade has raised and distributed more than $740 million in awards to breast cancer programs around the world, supporting cutting-edge research to find a cure for or prevent breast cancer and programs to enable patients to access quality care. The Avon Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity in the United States, was established in 1955 with a mission of supporting women and their families. Our mission is implemented today through two key areas: funding access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer and putting an end to domestic violence. For information on currently funded programs, visit the Avon Foundation Funding History page.

Breast Cancer Research Program The Avon Foundation research programs support research efforts towards understanding the causes of and prevention of breast cancer.

Safety Net Program The Avon Foundation Safety Net Funding Initiative supports regional and community hospitals to enable medically underserved women to access post-screening diagnostics and care.

Breast Health Education and Population Screening: The Avon Foundation Breast Health Outreach Program
The Avon Foundation Breast Health Outreach Program (formerly the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund) supports community-based organizations to provide outreach, breast health education, and link women and men to screening services and follow-up care in partnership with local medical providers.

Domestic Violence Grant Guidelines
Domestic Violence Program Guidelines
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The Avon Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Our IRS tax-exempt number is: 13-6128447.