named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cars Against Cancer
Annual car, truck, and motorcycle show held at Greece Ridge Mall, judged by participants, with entry fees and silent auction to support cancer research.
Ladies Golf Tournament
Annual 18-hole golf event in Spencerport, NY, now in its 46th year, featuring prizes, dinner, and raffles to raise funds for cancer research.
Mixed Golf Tournament
Annual 18-hole scramble format golf event at Timber Ridge Golf Club, including lunch and dinner, to support cancer research funding.
Time Machine Music Festival
Annual benefit music festival in Hilton, NY, featuring live bands and magician performances, now in its 5th year, to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 2 activities
- Funding cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer InstituteFunds pilot studies and targeted research in geriatric and specific cancer types (including colon, ovarian, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers) through donations to the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Has awarded over $1,585,000 to support these efforts, including a $50,000 grant in 2023 for research on extracellular vesicles as biomarkers in pancreatic cancer.
- Providing seed grants to support external research fundingProvides seed grants to researchers at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, which have helped secure over $8 million in follow-on funding from the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising events to support cancer researchOrganizes and hosts recurring benefit events including the annual Ladies Golf Tournament (46 years running), Mixed Golf Tournament, Cars Against Cancer car show, and the Time Machine Music Festival to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$179K
Contributions & grants$26K14%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$150K84%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$50K
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.40M
Liquid reserves251.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +200.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Cheryl Edelman — Director
- Courtney Edelman Semmler — Director
- Craig Corey — Director
- Jonathan Semmler — Treasurer
- Karen Hermance — President
- Margaret Burritt — Director
- Margaret Farrell — Director
- Sue Corey — Secretary
- Tiffany Paine-Cirrincione — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Arrowhead Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Ladies Golf Tournament.
- Arrowhead Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Ladies Golf Tournament.
- Fitness Warehouse Partner — Diamond sponsor of the Time Machine Music Festival and supporter of the Foundation.
- Greece Ridge Mall Partner — Host location for the Cars Against Cancer event.
- Greece Ridge Mall Partner — Hosts the annual Cars Against Cancer event in its parking lot.
- Hilton Exempt Partner — Host venue for the Time Machine Music Festival.
- Hilton Exempt Partner — Venue host for the Time Machine Music Festival benefit event.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Indirectly supports research aimed at securing grant funding from the National Institute on Aging for geriatric oncology.
- The Arlington Restaurant Partner — Provides buffet dinner for the annual Ladies Golf Tournament.
- Timber Ridge Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Mixed Golf Tournament.
- Timber Ridge Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the foundation's annual golf tournament
- University of Rochester Partner — Partnered to ensure donations directly support the Wilmot Cancer Institute.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Funds pilot research projects through the Team Science Pilot Award Program and supports geriatric cancer studies via internal grant awards.
- Wilmot Cancer Institute Partner — Primary recipient of foundation grants for cancer research.
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-Led Fundraising Engagementmethodology: community-led fundraisingBy empowering community members to host independent fundraising events, the foundation expands its reach and awareness organically, leveraging local networks to increase support for cancer research.
- Seed Grant Leverage Modelmethodology: seed-grant-leverageBy providing seed grants for early-stage research, the foundation enables scientists to generate preliminary data and proof of concept, which increases their competitiveness for larger federal grants, thereby amplifying the impact of initial funding.
- Volunteer-Driven Operational Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy relying entirely on volunteer labor, the foundation reduces overhead costs and increases fundraising efficiency, allowing a greater proportion of donations to be directed toward cancer research.