named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Golf Tournament
Major fundraising event supporting oncology services expansion, featuring team play, silent auction, and prizes
Butterfly Garden Maintenance
Supports the upkeep of the Butterfly Garden at the E.J. Noble Building in Canton, preserving a peaceful environment for patients and visitors
Gift Shop Operations
Volunteer-run gift shop located at the hospital entrance, open weekdays, providing retail services and generating funds since 1951
SUNY Canton Nursing Scholarships
Provides financial support to nursing students at SUNY Canton, recognizing the importance of trained healthcare professionals in the region
Spoonfuls of Comfort Soup Luncheon
Annual take-out soup luncheon event raising funds for hospital oncology services and community health initiatives
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Accept designated check donationsAccepts check donations from supporters for designated purposes, including general organizational support and specific projects.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Award nursing scholarships at SUNY CantonFunds nursing scholarships at SUNY Canton, including awarding four scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year, to support the development of future nursing professionals.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Fund hospital infrastructure and equipment needsProvides financial support for hospital infrastructure, including fulfilling pledges for the construction of a new pavilion, purchasing medical equipment to meet critical needs, and funding building renovations and expansions in key departments such as the Cancer Center, Birthplace Labor and Delivery, Cardiology, and Mammography.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Host recurring fundraising events to support hospital servicesOrganizes and hosts recurring fundraising events including annual golf tournaments, soup luncheons, scrub sales, wreath and poinsettia sales, pickleball events, and holiday flora sales to support hospital programs, particularly oncology services and other clinical departments.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Maintain the Butterfly Garden at E.J. Noble BuildingProvides financial and operational support for the maintenance of the Butterfly Garden located at the E.J. Noble Building in Canton, NY.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operate volunteer-run gift shop at Canton-Potsdam HospitalOperates a volunteer-run gift shop at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, open weekdays from 9am to 5pm, serving as the primary source of fundraising revenue for the organization. The shop has been in operation since 1951 and is stocked with items to meet customer needs and wishes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide Mother’s Day gift baskets to new mothersProvides a Mother’s Day gift basket to the mother of the first baby born at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on or after Mother’s Day each year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$5K9%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4861%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$108K
Liquid reserves48.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CELESTE WILLFORD ABBATEMATTEO — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS HUNTLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA SCHAAB — BOARD MEMBER
- GRACE VESPER — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN BUCKLE — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHY DEL GUIDICE — TREASURER
- KAY DEPERNO — SECRETARY
- LAUREEN CAPPELLO — PRESIDENT
- MARY JANE SMALLING — TREASURER
- MIRANDA BRITT — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILLIP JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERTA STILLIN-DOWMAN — VICE-PRESIDE
- ROBIN GROVESTEEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Canton United Methodist Church Partner — Provides venue for the organization's soup luncheon event.
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Operates a gift shop within the hospital's main entrance.
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of the guild's fundraising and support activities.
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Primary institution supported through services, fundraising, and business activities.
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Primary institutional partner; the Guild exists to support the hospital and its patients.
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital Partner — Recipient of funds raised for oncology services.
- Diane Pickering Partner — Volunteer Coordinator for the gift shop
- Donna Schaab Partner — Publicity Coordinator for the gift shop
- Facebook Partner — Followed on Facebook for outreach and communication
- Laurie Cappello Partner — Inventory Coordinator for the gift shop
- Marilyn Freeman Partner — Purchasing Coordinator for the gift shop
- Mary Jane Smalling Partner — POS Manager & Treasurer for the gift shop
- SUNY Canton Partner — Hosts the CPH Guild's nursing scholarship program and annual Scholarship Luncheon.
- SUNY Canton Partner — Partner institution for the administration of nursing scholarships established by the Guild.
- local business Partner — Local businesses support the organization's fundraising endeavors.
strategies · 4
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.
- Event-Based Community Fundraisingmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy organizing recurring and themed fundraising events, the organization mobilizes community engagement and raises targeted financial support for hospital services—particularly oncology expansion—because events serve as both social catalysts and revenue generators.
- Member-Driven Fundraising Modelmethodology: membership-driven_fundraisingBy engaging members through dues, donations, and volunteer participation, the organization generates sustained financial and operational support for the hospital, because collective community involvement fosters long-term commitment and resource stability.
- Nursing Workforce Development Investmentmethodology: nursing-workforce-developmentBy supporting nursing education in the North Country, the organization strengthens local healthcare capacity and improves hospital staffing sustainability, because localized training increases retention and addresses regional workforce shortages.
- Revenue-Generating Retail with Community Integrationmethodology: retail-for-causeBy operating a gift shop and seasonal sales that incorporate customer feedback and local sourcing, the organization strengthens community ties and sustains hospital support, because locally responsive commerce increases public investment and repeat engagement.