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LARGER THAN LIFE USA INC

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 261338858 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · largerthanlifeusa.org
revenue
$944K
expenses
$913K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
3
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

LARGER THAN LIFE USA INC IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OPERATING IN THE USA FOR THE BENEFIT OF ISRAELI CHILDREN AFFLICTED WITH CANCER

profile · synthesized from sources

LARGER THAN LIFE USA INC supports Israeli children with cancer and their families by providing medical funding, emotional support, and quality-of-life improvements. The organization finances life-saving treatments not covered by insurance, operates summer camps and emergency comfort kits, and assists families traveling to the U.S. for treatment. It also funds pediatric cancer research in Israel and provides logistical, financial, and emotional aid to families navigating complex medical systems.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $105K
    SUMMER CAMP FOR TEENAGERS - LARGER THAN LIFE USA SUPPORTS SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER IN ISRAEL EVERY SUMMER. A WEEK AWAY FROM THE HARSH ROUTINE OF THE HOSPITALS AND TREATMENTS. THE COUNSELORS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHOSE CANCER IS IN REMISSION AND ARE A VITAL SOURCE OF SUPPORT.
  2. #2 $91K
    MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TREATMENT FUND- LARGER THAN LIFE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE STANDARD HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Dream Trips and Healing Retreats
Organizes annual trips to Disney World and Disneyland for 80 children, along with healing retreats and support services for family members
Emergency Comfort Kit
Distributes kits to newly diagnosed children and families containing a thermal cup, blanket, towel, games, notebook, pen, novel, and portable battery charger to provide comfort during initial treatment
Health Care Fund
Provides financial assistance for life-saving medications, medical equipment, experimental treatments, and procedures not covered by Israeli health insurance, including home modifications, fertility preservation, and travel for treatment
Hospital Welfare Coordinators
Deploys coordinators in Israeli hospitals to guide families through medical bureaucracy, secure rights and services, organize hospital activities, and provide laptops and tablets for isolated patients
Pediatric Cancer Research Lab at Sheba Medical Center
Funds and operates a research lab focused on personalized cancer treatments for children, including tumor analysis and targeted drug development for relapsed cases
Summer Camp
Hosts tuition-free summer camps for over 300 children and teenagers with cancer in Israel, staffed by volunteer counselors in remission who provide peer support and joyous experiences away from hospitals
Support for Families in the U.S.
Assists Israeli families traveling to North America for treatment with accommodation, transportation, meals, emotional support, and recreational activities such as Knicks games
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 6 activities
    • Establishes and equips hospital play rooms and patient support programs
      Builds and maintains play rooms in hospitals across Israel for children with cancer and supports patient coordinator programs in all Israeli hospitals to assist children and organize hospital-based activities.
    • Funds and operates kindergartens and recovery centers for children affected by cancer
      Supports two kindergartens in central Israel and Beer-Sheva, built the first preschool for children with cancer in central Israel, and is finalizing plans for a third recovery and learning center in Jerusalem to provide medically safe, educational, and socially enriching environments.
    • Hosts summer camps for children and teenagers affected by cancer
      Organizes annual tuition-free summer camps in Israel for over 300 children and teenagers affected by cancer, providing recreational activities and respite from medical treatments. Events include five-day camps in Nahsholim with 250 participants.
    • Offers psychological and emotional support services
      Provides free psychological support for children experiencing illness-related anxiety and for parents managing family challenges, along with daily meetings and emotional continuity for families of children with cancer.
    • Organizes recreational and wish-fulfillment experiences for children with cancer
      Hosts fun days, dream trips to Orlando (35–40 children annually), and visits to Disney World and Disneyland for children with cancer, along with special events such as professional sports games to provide emotional relief and joy.
    • Provides access to medical expertise and care coordination
      Maintains a database of U.S. pediatric oncologists to support second opinions and specialist consultations, and assists families in completing medical forms, accessing care, connecting with providers, and securing medical rights.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Conducts advocacy to improve children's access to medical care
      Engages in public advocacy and community organizing to increase awareness, promote policy changes, and improve legislation related to children's access to optimal medical care, hospital conditions, and support for families.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes comfort items, technology, and medical equipment to children in treatment
      Provides Emergency Comfort Kits, personalized gift packages, toys, tablets, gaming systems, books, protective supplies, mobility aids (e.g., scooters, wheelchairs), and essential living items (e.g., diapers, baby food) to support emotional well-being and physical recovery.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funds cancer research infrastructure
      Funds the establishment and ongoing operational costs of a cancer research lab at Sheba Medical Center in Israel for over a decade.
  • Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
    • Provides financial and logistical aid to families of sick children in Israel
      Supports financially challenged families in Israel with food, transportation to hospitals, medical equipment, surgeries, and other basic needs not covered by national health insurance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Supports Israeli families seeking medical treatment in the United States
      Provides comprehensive support to Israeli families traveling to the U.S. for extended or short-term treatment, including transportation, accommodation, meals, clothing, translation services, emotional support, and car rentals.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funds life-saving medications and treatments not covered by insurance
      Provides funding for life-saving drugs, treatments, and medical procedures in Israel not included in standard health insurance, including experimental therapies, fertility preservation, dental procedures, and non-covered tests, and secures government approval for new drugs while funding them until public coverage begins.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$944K
Contributions & grants$856K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$88K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$913K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$163K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.90M
Cash$1.90M
Investments$0
Liabilities$39K
Net assets$1.86M
Liquid reserves24.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • AVI COHEN — DIRECTOR
  • CHAIM BEN SIMON — DIRECTOR
  • EVRONA LIBA KATZMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Israeli Ministry of Health Government — Collaborates to secure approval for new life-saving drugs and transitions funding responsibility to public health insurance.
  • Israeli families fighting childhood cancer Partner — Families served by the Emergency Comfort Kit program
  • Israeli hospitals Partner — Collaborates with pediatric oncology departments in Israeli hospitals to improve medical care and infrastructure.
  • Larger than Life (Gdolim Me-Hachaim) Network — Larger Than Life USA supports the activities of Larger than Life (Gdolim Me-Hachaim), the parent organization based in Israel.
  • Netta Nathaniel Partner — Staff member providing direct emotional and logistical support to families
  • Not specified Partner — Collaborates with local communities to host events for sick children.
  • Recovered Larger Than Life children Partner — Recovered participants serve as consolers and volunteers on the dream trips, providing peer support and mentorship.
  • Rinat Alatin Partner — Coordinates Larger Than Life USA's activities in Houston.
  • Sheba Medical Center Partner — Funds the pediatric ward's cancer research lab and supports its ongoing operations.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Addressing Financial Gaps in Pediatric Cancer Care
    methodology: insurance_gap_funding
    By funding medical treatments, equipment, and services not covered by public insurance, the organization ensures access to optimal care because financial barriers are a primary constraint to timely and effective pediatric oncology treatment.
  • Advocacy through Community Organizing
    methodology: advocacy-through-community-organizing
    By mobilizing communities to advocate for children’s access to optimal medical care, the organization drives systemic change because collective action increases public awareness and influences health policy.
  • Integrated Psychosocial and Family-Centered Care
    methodology: family-centered_care
    By providing psychosocial support to both children and their families, the organization improves emotional well-being and treatment engagement because addressing the psychological and social dimensions of illness strengthens resilience and normalcy during medical care.
  • Peer Support from Survivors in Remission
    methodology: peer_support
    By engaging cancer survivors in remission as peer counselors, children undergoing treatment gain psychological resilience and emotional inspiration because lived-experience mentorship fosters hope and reduces isolation.
  • Personalized and Experience-Based Therapeutic Interventions
    methodology: therapeutic_engagement
    By using personalized gifts, recreational engagement, and transformative experiences as therapeutic tools, children are more emotionally invested in treatment because these interventions restore agency, joy, and motivation during difficult medical processes.