named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adaptive Sports Prosthetics Support
Provides state-of-the-art prosthetics for children with limb differences to participate in sports, including funding for future replacements as children grow
Christian Cares Scholarship Program
Offers full-tuition scholarships and financial assistance to college-bound students, particularly those with developmental disabilities or athletic potential
The Sandbox
Community reflection space in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, transformed from a deteriorated area into a garden oasis with inspirational messages
Winter Wonderland Celebration
Annual holiday-themed block party in Brooklyn that includes community giving and donation events
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding college scholarships in memory of Christian SantoProvides full-tuition college scholarships to students in honor of Christian Santo, a Xaverian High School graduate, supporting access to higher education for recipients.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Creating community spaces and memorials in honor of Christian SantoTransforms neglected public areas into peaceful, beautified community spaces with gardens, benches, and inspirational elements, in memory of Christian Santo, to promote community well-being.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivering one-on-one mentorship and coaching to youthProvides ongoing personal coaching and mentorship to children and high school athletes, including weekend sessions and team coaching, to support personal development and athletic achievement.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosting community events and celebrations for youthOrganizes annual holiday-themed community events such as a Winter Wonderland celebration and block parties to honor and support youth, particularly those with disabilities or medical conditions, fostering community engagement and recognition.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing financial and material support to children and families in needOffers direct financial and material assistance to children and families facing economic hardship, including funding for medical devices, wheelchairs, and educational expenses. Support is tailored to individual cases, often in response to specific community needs or media coverage.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distributing symbolic pendants to recipientsProvides Number 9 pendants to individuals as part of its outreach, likely as a symbolic gesture connected to the foundation’s mission or namesake.
- Providing specialized personal services to youth in needOffers targeted personal services such as haircuts for children with disabilities and funding for tattoo removal to improve a young athlete’s recruitment prospects, addressing unique individual needs through direct intervention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K8%
Other revenue$56K
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$84K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$271K
Cash$271K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$263K
Liquid reserves27.2 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -7.9%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Aliyah Rivera Partner — Recipient of a donated motorized wheelchair; central to the foundation's publicized act of support.
- Bridge To Youth Partner — Recipient of financial support from the Christian J. Santo Legacy Foundation.
- Brooklyn Cyclones Partner — Collaborated with the foundation for a fundraiser event at a baseball game.
- Brooklyn Cyclones Partner — Partnered to host a tribute event and direct proceeds from ticket sales to the foundation.
- CBS New York Partner — Partnered with CBS New York to amplify a story and mobilize community support.
- CBS News Partner — Collaborated with CBS News to identify and support a family in need after the story was reported.
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Partner — Recipient of financial support from the Christian J. Santo Legacy Foundation.
- Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Partnered with the school to coach its high school girls softball team.
- Xaverian High School Partner — Alma mater of Christian Santo, honored through foundation scholarships and memorial activities.
- Xaverian High School Partner — Honors a Xaverian High School graduate through scholarship awards.
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.
- Legacy-Driven Support for Children and Familiesmethodology: legacy-driven community supportBy channeling the personal legacy of Christian J. Santo into targeted assistance, the foundation produces sustained support for children and families in need, because shared values of service and remembrance strengthen community engagement and program continuity.
- Spiritual and Symbolic Support through the Number 9methodology: symbolic_spiritual_supportBy using the symbol of the Number 9 and associated pendants as a spiritual and emotional anchor, the foundation fosters hope and connection among recipients, because shared symbolic meaning enhances psychological resilience and perceived ongoing care.
- Targeted Support for Children with Disabilities through Sports and Prostheticsmethodology: athletic-prosthetics-supportBy funding athletic prosthetics and supporting sports participation, the foundation enables physical and emotional development for children with disabilities, because access to adaptive sports fosters dignity, inclusion, and long-term well-being.