named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Lawrence Simon Fund for Surgical Excellence and Patient Care
Provides access to complex wound care procedures for vulnerable patients not covered by insurance
Elizabeth Brady Lavin Nursing Scholarship Fund
Supports employees pursuing nursing and healthcare degrees at Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Give Every Month (G.E.M.)
Monthly donor program supporting urgent hospital needs and vulnerable patients through recurring contributions starting at $5 per month
Grateful Patient Program
Enables patients and families to express appreciation for care received by contributing to hospital priorities
Partners in Health: Corporate Giving & Strategic Partnerships
Corporate engagement program offering recognition opportunities while supporting community health needs
Tree of Life
Honors or memorializes loved ones through charitable contributions; recognized on a donor wall in the hospital lobby
activities · 8 groups
What they do
-
Hospital and Medical Center Support 3 activities
- Establishing and funding specialized patient care fundsEstablished and raises funds for targeted initiatives such as the Dr. Lawrence Simon Fund for Surgical Excellence and Patient Care, which supports access to complex wound care procedures for vulnerable patients.
- Funding medical equipment and hospital programsFunds the purchase of state-of-the-art medical equipment and supports Montefiore Nyack Hospital's medical care, programs, and patient experiences through community fundraising and donor engagement.
- Supporting patient care servicesProvides financial and operational support for a range of patient care services at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, including emergency visits, births, surgeries, oncology infusions, lab testing, diagnostic exams, mammograms, and home care visits.
-
-
Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Administering scholarship programs for healthcare workersManages the Elizabeth Brady Lavin Scholarship Fund, established 25 years ago, to support hospital employees pursuing nursing and healthcare degrees.
-
-
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicating impact through donor engagementProduces newsletters and documents events to inform donors and the community about how fundraising supports hospital services and patient care.
-
-
Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Managing charitable giving vehiclesAccepts Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs to support patient care, advanced medical technology, and community health programs.
-
-
Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for hospital programsHosts and manages annual fundraising events including the Golf Classic, Rides & Strides, Nyack Food & Wine, and a sunset cruise, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for hospital initiatives such as the Transformation Project, Patient Relief Fund, and The Breast Center.
-
-
Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing community and historical contributionsPublicly recognizes individuals such as Paul and Mary Adler for receiving external honors like the Elie Wiesel Award, highlighting community values and historical awareness.
-
-
Community-Based Hospital Extension Clinics 1 activity
- Supporting outpatient and community health servicesSupports doctor appointments at Highland Medical and other community health initiatives, extending care beyond the hospital setting.
-
-
Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Supporting volunteer engagementSupports and coordinates volunteer programs at Montefiore Nyack Hospital to enhance patient experience and hospital operations.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$712K
Contributions & grants$770K108%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-58K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising52%
Salaries & benefits$407K
Grants paid out$500K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.12M
Cash$1.10M
Investments$1.32M
Liabilities$392K
Net assets$2.73M
Liquid reserves27.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK GELLER MD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $1.28M |
| JOHN S BURKE | TREASURER/CFO | 1 | $849K |
| TRACIE D MCLEE | EXEC DIRECTOR | 50 | $223K |
board members · 22
- ALEX ZERVOULIAS — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN FOLEY — TRUSTEE
- BRIGITTE SIMON — TRUSTEE
- CATHY SHEA — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES MAIKISH — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER CONOVER — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 7/16/2024)
- CLAUDETTE CLARKE — TRUSTEE (EFFECTIVE 10/15/2024)
- CYNTHIA BRANCA — SECRETARY
- DOUGLAS KATZ — TRUSTEE
- FRANK BORELLI JR — VICE CHAIR
- GEORGE HODGES ESQ — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 10/15/2024)
- JAMIL F RIZQALLA DO — TRUSTEE
- JILL PITTORE — TRUSTEE
- KATHERINE TORPEY — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN R FRANCIS CPA — TRUSTEE
- LISA BROOKS-GREAUX EDD — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 5/1/2024)
- MARK JACOBS — CHAIR EMERITUS (EFFECTIVE 1/16/2024)
- MICHAEL LEHNER — TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 7/16/2024)
- NATHANIEL SAMUELS — TRUSTEE
- PAUL ADLER ESQ — CHAIR (EFFECTIVE 1/16/2024)
- STEPHEN KASAMIS — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN PASSANANTE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Highland Medical Partner — Medical services partner supported by the foundation
- Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education Partner — Recognized Paul and Mary Adler, a leadership couple associated with the foundation, for receiving the Elie Wiesel Award.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Government — Primary hospital affiliate and operational partner of the Montefiore Nyack Hospital Foundation Inc.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Network — Montefiore Nyack Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary and affiliated institution supported through foundation events and fundraising.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Primary healthcare delivery partner supported by the foundation
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Primary institution supported by the foundation; the foundation acts as its fundraising arm.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Receives gifts through the Foundation to support hospital programs and services.
- Northeastern Anesthesia Partner — Co-sponsor of the annual Golf Classic and long-standing partner in fundraising events.
- Tracie McLee Government — Contact person for IRA charitable rollover gifts at Montefiore Nyack Foundation
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Fundraisingmethodology: community-engaged_fundraisingBy fostering deep and enduring community relationships, the foundation secures sustained philanthropic support for hospital services and programs, because donor engagement rooted in local connection increases giving capacity and loyalty.
- Philanthropy-Driven Investment in Care Qualitymethodology: philanthropy-driven_supportBy securing charitable donations and directing them toward capital improvements, advanced technology, and clinical excellence, the foundation enhances patient care outcomes because strategic financial investment directly enables higher-quality healthcare delivery.
- Planned and Lifecycle Philanthropymethodology: lifecycle-philanthropyBy offering structured giving options such as bequests, trusts, and age-appropriate planned giving vehicles, the foundation enables larger and more impactful donations over time, because aligning philanthropy with personal financial life stages increases donor participation and gift size.