named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance Program
Provides support for basic needs including food, utilities, housing, and travel expenses for families affected by life-threatening illness or trauma.
Hudson Valley Holiday Giving Trees
Community-based initiative where decorated trees display gift requests from families in need; donors select ornaments, purchase the listed gifts, and return them unwrapped for delivery before the holidays.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer and donation engagement opportunitiesMobilizes community members to support its mission through volunteerism and donation drives, including operating holiday Giving Trees and coordinating in-kind contributions for fundraising events.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides financial and material assistance to families affected by life-threatening illnessesOffers financial support for basic needs such as food, utilities, housing, and travel, along with gift donations, to families in the Hudson Valley impacted by life-threatening illnesses or traumatic life events. Delivers hundreds of gifts annually to over a hundred families during the holiday season.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$448K
Contributions & grants$320K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$32K7%
Other revenue$97K
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$116K
Grants paid out$123K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$840K
Cash$74K
Investments$761K
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$819K
Liquid reserves28.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI CASSIA-DECKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $63K |
| DANIELLE M MOLLICA-WHITELEY | PRESIDENT | 50 | $35K |
board members · 11
- ANN MARIE KANIA — TRUSTEE
- ARIANA PETERMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- BARBARA ENNY — RECORDING SECRETARY
- DANIEL PERKES — TRUSTEE
- GEORGE DECKER — TRUSTEE
- JENNA KELLY — TRUSTEE
- JOHN J CINA JR — TREASURER
- MARCI MEYBOHM — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD DECKER — TRUSTEE
- SARAH GLAISTER — TRUSTEE
- TERRY REGAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Darci and Tony Russo & Family Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Darkside Records Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Dr. Maragret Coughlan Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Dyson Family Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- ECS Exercise Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- East Fishkill Dental Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Forza Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Fox & The Hare Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Health Alliance Inc Partner — Recognized as a 2020 sponsor at the "Angel's Candle" level.
- Interact Club at Millbrook High School Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Juniper Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Millbrook Police Department Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Molly & Ben Schwery Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- New Beginings Window & Door Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Nuvance Millbrook PC Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Nuvance Sharon Hospital Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Orvis Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Paige Hogarth & DDS Moms Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Prager Metis Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Reardon Briggs Hardware Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Roseanne Rifino Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Sandra & Succi Lee Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- St. Peter’s Lithgow Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Stewarts Partner — Recognized as a 2020 sponsor at the "Tree Angel" level and as an auction donor.
- Tamarack Preserve Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- The Morse Family Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Trish & Chris Jaffer Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Variano Family Partner — Host location for the Angels of Light Giving Tree program.
- Western Connecticut Health Network Partner — Recognized as a 2020 sponsor at the "Tree Angel" level.
- business owners and managers Partner — Host Giving Trees in their establishments to support gift donation efforts.
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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.
- Holistic Family Support During Crisis 95 orgsmethodology: holistic-family-supportBy reducing non-medical stressors such as holiday gift provision, we enable families to focus on healing and emotional well-being, because alleviating logistical and financial burdens improves coping capacity during traumatic events.shared approach: Memorial-Driven Impact →
- Personalized Giving to Foster Donor Connection and Targeted Support 95 orgsmethodology: personalized-giving-treeBy presenting family stories and specific gift requests through personalized Giving Trees, we increase donor engagement and gift relevance, because personal connection drives more meaningful and effective giving.shared approach: Memorial-Driven Impact →
- Referral-Based Identification of High-Need Families 11 orgsmethodology: referral_based_assistanceBy sourcing referrals from trusted institutions like schools, social workers, and medical facilities, we ensure aid reaches families experiencing acute crisis, because these partners are best positioned to identify those with urgent, verified needs.shared approach: Referral-Driven Targeting →