Mary Kay Ash Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research to find cures for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence against women – marks its 30th anniversary.

To date, more than $100 million has been invested in life-saving cancer research and critical domestic violence prevention and support programs across the US, impacting millions of women and their families. For three decades, officials say the foundation has empowered women, advanced breakthroughs in cancer care and ensured survivors find safety, healing and hope.

“The Mary Kay Ash Foundation remains unwavering in its commitment to creating a world where women feel seen, supported, empowered, and hopeful during some of life’s most vulnerable moments,” said Michael Lunceford, president, Board of Directors, Mary Kay Ash Foundation. “For more than 30 years, we have earnestly carried the responsibility and privilege of advancing a mission rooted in protecting and enriching the lives of women. It is an honor to turn generosity into action, advocacy into progress, and partnerships into transformative impact in pursuit of a safer, healthier future for women.”

Enriching Women’s Lives

Founded in 1996 to honor Mary Kay Ash’s vision of enriching women’s lives, the foundation has grown into a national leader tackling two of the most rampant issues affecting women today: cancer and domestic violence. Its impact is measured not only in dollars, but in lives transformed.

Through the span of 30 years, over $41 million has been invested in innovative cancer research, clinical trials and support programs; over $60 million has been granted to domestic violence shelters and support services nationwide; and funded over 300 cancer researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in detection, diagnosis and treatment.

For five years, the foundation has also supported clinical trials, advancing cutting-edge solutions for women’s cancers and supported over 2,800 domestic violence shelters and organization.
As a result of the foundation’s philanthropy, more than four million women and children have been positively impacted through life-changing services and programs.

Visit marykayashfoundation.org to support the mission, become an ambassador or join the movement in your local community.