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LIZS DAY INC

FLORAL PARK, NY · EIN 852120887 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE H30 · Medical Research · Micro (<$100K) · lizsday.com
revenue
$65K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$23K
employees
mission · from form 990

RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

profile · synthesized from sources

Liz's Day for Breast Cancer Research is a nonprofit organization based in Floral Park, NY, founded in memory of Elizabeth McFarland to support breast cancer research and community awareness. The organization hosts an annual event that raises funds through donations, auctions, and community participation. Proceeds are donated to major research institutions and used for patient support grants.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Liz's Day Annual Event
Annual community event in Floral Park, NY featuring live music, a parade, children's rides, and a bucket auction to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support
Patient Support Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to individuals with cancer for rent, utilities, childcare, elder care, oral medications, home healthcare, and medical equipment
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Research Funding 2 activities
    • Funding breast cancer research
      Allocates grants to organizations conducting breast cancer research, including Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with over $1,000,000 donated to support such efforts.
    • Providing financial assistance to individuals with cancer
      Offers grants directly to individuals with a current cancer diagnosis to cover daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, childcare, elder care, oral cancer medications, home healthcare, and medical equipment.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting annual community events for breast cancer awareness and fundraising
      Organizes recurring community events in Floral Park, NY, including a family-friendly parade and the Bucket Auction, to promote breast cancer awareness, foster community strength, and raise funds for programs.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizing the "flocking" fundraiser event
      Hosts a novelty fundraising event where pink flamingos are placed on nominated lawns for a suggested $10 donation, as part of community engagement and fundraising efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$65K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$49K
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$23K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DANIELLE KRAWEC — DIRECTOR
  • GAIL BACCARI — DIRECTOR
  • JACKIE O'DONOGUE — DIRECTOR
  • KATE MURPHY — DIRECTOR
  • KATHLEEN ASKIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Breast Cancer Research Foundation Partner — Recipient of donated funds for breast cancer research.
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partner — Recipient of donated funds for breast cancer research.
  • Liz’s Day Executive Committee Partner — Oversees the grant program and reviews applications
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.

  • Financial Assistance to Reduce Patient Burden
    methodology: financial-assistance-for-patients
    By providing financial grants to cancer patients, the organization enables them to focus on treatment and recovery, because reducing economic stress improves health outcomes and patient resilience.
  • Memorial-Driven Research Funding
    methodology: memorial-driven research funding
    By funding breast cancer research in memory of Elizabeth McFarland, the organization channels personal loss into sustained scientific and advocacy efforts, because honoring her legacy motivates donor engagement and long-term commitment to the cause.