The cost of raising $100

The American Institute of Philanthropy graded these breast-cancer charities based on the efficiency of their fundraising efforts and the proportion of revenue they devote to their missions. The grades are below, along with the cost for each organization to raise $100:

Breast Cancer Research Foundation, A+, $7

National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, A, $12-$13

Breast Cancer Fund, A-, $13

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, B+, $6-$17

Breast Cancer Network of Strength, B-, $24

Avon Foundation/Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, C+, $21-$39

American Breast Cancer Foundation, F, $43-$67

United Breast Cancer Foundation, F, $48-$69

Coalition Against Breast Cancer, F, $81

Breast Cancer Relief Foundation, F, $76-$86

Chicago Tribune