irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $475KPLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS. INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY IS A PATIENT-CENTERED, EVIDENCE BASED FIELD OF CANCER CARE THAT WORKS ALONGSIDE CONVENTIONAL CANCER TREATMENT. INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY SERVICES AIM TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH, QUALITY OF LIFE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES ACROSS THE CANCER CONTINUUM.
- #2 $4.00MPLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE PLUTA COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CARE PROGRAM AT URMC WILMOT CANCER INSTITUTE. THIS INCLUDES AN ENDOWED FUND FOR THE PLUTA PROFESSORSHIP IN BREAST CARE AND FUNDING FOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, CLINICAL TRIALS, AND DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPEUTICS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Comfort Bags and Ponchos
Distributes comfort bags to patients starting chemotherapy and radiation; includes journals, socks, candies, and other comforting items. Provides handmade fleece ponchos for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation.
HUDDLE Pack
Provides comfort bags for children ages 2–18 whose parent or guardian is undergoing cancer treatment at Pluta Cancer Center.
Holiday Angel Program
Fulfills holiday wish lists for patients and their families through donor-sponsored gift giving.
Patient Needs Program
Offers financial assistance for non-medical household expenses, transportation support, and emergency aid to help patients focus on treatment and recovery.
Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care Program
Supports coordinated breast cancer care at Wilmot Cancer Institute, including funding for clinical trials, recruitment, and developmental therapeutics.
Pluta Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center
Provides free, evidence-based integrative therapies including acupuncture, massage, yoga, nutrition counseling, and mindfulness to cancer patients at Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Thanksgiving Program
Provides Wegmans gift cards to patients experiencing financial hardship, allowing them to purchase culturally appropriate Thanksgiving meals.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 2 activities
- Funding integrative oncology and patient support programsFunds integrative oncology services and supportive care programs that complement conventional cancer treatment to improve patient health, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.
- Funding research and clinical programs in breast cancer careFunds the Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care Program at URMC Wilmot Cancer Institute, including an endowed professorship, recruitment and retention of specialists, clinical trials, and developmental therapeutics research.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distributing comfort bags and ponchos to cancer patientsProvides comfort bags containing journals, cookbooks, coloring materials, blankets, warm socks, and hard candies, as well as handmade fleece ponchos, to patients beginning chemotherapy and radiation treatment. These are distributed through programs like the Poncho Project and HUDDLE Packs for children with a family member in treatment.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Operating integrative oncology and wellness servicesProvides evidence-based integrative therapies—including acupuncture, massage, yoga, nutrition counseling, mindfulness, and healing touch—at no cost to patients at the Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center. Over 10,000 appointments were facilitated in the past year.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing transportation and financial assistance to patientsOffers transportation support for cancer patients to attend medical appointments and provides financial gap support for non-medical household expenses and living costs during treatment. Over 700 rides were provided in the past year.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Supporting patients through holiday and gift programsProvides Thanksgiving meals via Wegmans gift cards tailored to dietary and cultural needs, and fulfills holiday gift wishlists for patients and families through donor-supported Angel and Holiday Angel Programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.82M
Contributions & grants$650K23%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.88M67%
Other revenue$292K
expenses
Total expenses$5.54M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$443K
Grants paid out$4.11M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.35M
Cash$69K
Investments$8.92M
Liabilities$2.19M
Net assets$7.16M
Liquid reserves19.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +48.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JAMIE BISHOP | EXEC. DIRECTOR - RESIGNED MAY 2024 | 10 | $268K |
| KELLY MCCORMICK-SULLIVAN | INT. PRES. & CEO - RESIGNED AUG 2024 | 40 | $109K |
| DAWN STEVER | PRESIDENT & CEO - JOINED AUG 2024 | 40 | $81K |
board members · 15
- BARBARA PLUTA RANDALL — VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- DOUGLAS EMBLIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELAINE BUCCI — BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- GERALD VAN STRYDONCK — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES DEGUZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM RICCIO — BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- MARY PLUTA — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL GOONAN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL PARKES — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MAVES — BOARD MEMBER
- RONALD A PLUTA — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- SCOTT BURDETT — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE MCCLUSKI — TREASURER
- WALTER PARKES — SECRETARY - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- WILLIAM STRASSBURG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Amazon Network — Utilizes Amazon Wishlist to receive donated items for patient comfort programs.
- Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Network — Supports the Donor Bill of Rights developed by this organization.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Supports the Donor Bill of Rights developed by this organization.
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education Network — Supports the Donor Bill of Rights developed by this organization.
- Cristina Romig & Co. Partner — Participating vendor in the 2025 Street of Shops at the Très Chic Fashion Show.
- Garber Automotive of Rochester Partner — Supports Pluta Cancer Foundation as a sponsor.
- Giving Institute Network — Supports the Donor Bill of Rights developed by this organization.
- Hand Painted by Cindi Jo Partner — Participating vendor in the 2025 Street of Shops at the Très Chic Fashion Show.
- O’Connell Electric Partner — Title Partner for 2025, supporting the foundation's programs.
- O’Connell Electric Company Partner — Title Sponsor and Lead Corporate Partner for the 2025 Très Chic Luncheon and Fashion Show.
- Pluta Family Foundation Partner — Supports Pluta Cancer Foundation as a sponsor and funding partner.
- Search Partner — Participating vendor in the 2025 Street of Shops at the Très Chic Fashion Show.
- Strong Memorial Hospital Partner — Partner in merged operations with Pluta Cancer Center since 2012.
- URMC Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Partner in establishing the Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care Program, including an endowed professorship and funding for clinical initiatives.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Government — Email addresses use the urmc.rochester.edu domain, indicating affiliation with the University of Rochester Medical Center.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Government — Hosts foundation staff and services at Pluta Cancer Center, with program contact using URMC email domain.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Partner in merged operations with Pluta Cancer Center since 2012, providing access to research and clinical trials.
- University of Rochester Medicine Partner — Collaborates with Pluta Cancer Foundation in patient care and program support.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Collaborates through Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care to deliver coordinated, compassionate care and advance research with near-term impact on patient care.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Hosts Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care to expand access to coordinated breast cancer services.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Partnership for research, clinical support, and delivery of integrative oncology services.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Partnership to support the Pluta Integrative Oncology and Wellness Center and improve patient wellbeing.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Provides integrative oncology services to patients of Wilmot Cancer Institute at no cost.
strategies · 2
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.
- Integrative Oncology as Patient-Centered Clinical Supportmethodology: integrative_oncologyBy integrating evidence-based complementary therapies—such as mind-body practices, natural products, and lifestyle changes—into conventional cancer care, the organization improves symptom management, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes, because these services reduce stress, enhance well-being, and address the full scope of patient health.
- Whole-Person Care Model to Reduce Treatment Barriersmethodology: whole_person_careBy proactively addressing non-medical needs—including transportation, financial stability, and emotional well-being—the organization reduces treatment abandonment and isolation, because removing these barriers enables patients to focus on healing and increases engagement with medical care.