named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Gala
Major fundraising event hosted by the Friends of White Plains Hospital, raising over $1.2 million in 2024 to support hospital programs and services
Answer to Cancer
Community fundraising event supporting the Center for Cancer Care at White Plains Hospital, including a 5K race and donor engagement activities
Bowling for Bears
Annual event hosted by Junior Friends to raise funds for pediatric comfort kits and teddy bears distributed to children in the Emergency Department and pediatric units
Girls Got Game
Annual event featuring Mah Jongg, Canasta, and Bridge, organized by the Friends of White Plains Hospital to raise funds for hospital initiatives
WPH/Mariano Rivera Classic
Annual golf, tennis, and pickleball event that has raised over $550,000 annually to support advanced medical programs at White Plains Hospital
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding support for hospital programs and facilitiesProvides grant funding to support key hospital initiatives including the Caregiver Support Program and the development of the new Pediatric Center at White Plains Hospital.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising for White Plains Hospital and community care initiativesOrganizes and conducts major annual fundraising events including the Fall Gala, Spring Luncheon, G3 – Girls Got Game, and the WPH/Mariano Rivera Classic, collectively raising over $1.4 million annually to support White Plains Hospital and community care programs.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating the Compass Program for patient supportOperates the Compass Program with a dedicated team including a director and multiple navigators to support patient care and community health services at White Plains Hospital.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing youth and family-focused fundraising eventsOrganizes annual events such as Bowling for Bears and Bowl to Build, which raise funds and distribute comfort kits and teddy bears to pediatric patients in the Emergency Department and pediatric units; past events have included Toy, Book & Thermometer Drives and the Flywheel Scarsdale Charity Ride.
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Health System Parent Organization 1 activity
- Participating in hospital governance and activitiesEngages in the operations and governance of White Plains Hospital through representation on the Hospital Board of Directors and participation in hospital-wide activities and commemorations, such as the 20th anniversary of the Hospitalist Program.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Sponsoring patient and community wellness programsSponsors or directly supports a range of programs including blood pressure screenings, the Caregiver Support Program, Comfort Kits for emergency room patients, the Junior Volunteer Scholarship Award, and holiday decorating initiatives at the Hospital's Family Health Center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$550K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$550K
4 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN FOX | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $5.19M |
| JOSEPH GUARRACINO | TREASURER/SVP - CFO | 1 | $2.73M |
| DAWN FRENCH | FORMER OFFICER | 0 | $1.36M |
| JEFFREY TUROCY | SVP, DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $981K |
board members · 21
- ADAM GALEON — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN WAXENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY HIRSCHHORN — BOARD MEMBER (APPOINTED 12/4/2024)
- ANDREW CASDEN MD — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL BURACK — BOARD MEMBER
- DARA BROXMEYER GRUENBERG — VICE CHAIR & CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR
- DAVID LANDES — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED 3/11/2024)
- GERALYN DELLA CAVA — BOARD MEMBER
- JANNY LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY CANELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN SPITALNY — CHAIR
- KAARE WEBER MD — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN WINTERROLL — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURENCE R SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK STAGG — BOARD MEMBER
- NEIL CANELL — BOARD MEMBER
- RAFAEL TORRES MD — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KESTENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER (APPOINTED 12/4/2024)
- ROGER CAPPUCCI MD — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT EICHEL — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT KLEINMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- A&J Home Care Partner — Generous sponsor of the 2026 Bowl to Build event
- Amira Rotem Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Amy Hirschhorn Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Andrea Weiss Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Blind Brook High School Partner — Hosts a Junior Friends club that participates in service projects for White Plains Hospital.
- Casey Segal Partner — Ace Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Five Below Partner — Generous sponsor of the 2026 Bowl to Build event
- Friends of White Plains Hospital Partner — Hosts annual fundraising events including the Gala and Girls Got Game to support White Plains Hospital.
- Harriet Rader Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Ilyssa Londa Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Junior Friends of White Plains Hospital Partner — Hosts annual youth-led fundraising events such as Bowling for Bears to support pediatric programs at White Plains Hospital.
- Kim Meyers Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Kim Wagman Partner — King Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Lois Kempler Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Mariano Rivera Partner — Co-hosts the annual WPH/Mariano Rivera Classic to raise funds for White Plains Hospital.
- Nancy Clarvit Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Preferred Certified Partner — Generous sponsor of the 2026 Bowl to Build event
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Hosts the annual WPH/Mariano Rivera Classic fundraising event.
- Robin Gottlieb Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Robin Schafer Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- Scarsdale High School Partner — Hosts a Junior Friends club that participates in service projects for White Plains Hospital.
- Scoop Shop Partner — Generous sponsor of the 2026 Bowl to Build event
- Suffolk Construction Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Mariano Rivera Classic fundraising event.
- Suzanne Seiden Partner — Queen Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- The Masters School Partner — Hosts a Junior Friends club that participates in service projects for White Plains Hospital.
- The Parlour Partner — King Sponsor of the 2026 Girls Got Game event.
- The Ursuline School Partner — Hosts a Junior Friends club that participates in service projects for White Plains Hospital.
- United States Access Board Government — Reference entity for Section 508 Web Accessibility Standards to which the hospital is aligning its website.
- White Plains Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Friends' fundraising and volunteer efforts.
- White Plains Hospital Medical Center Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising and awareness 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.
- Community-Engaged Fundraising Modelmethodology: community-engaged-fundraisingBy integrating volunteer engagement, community events, and relationship-building with donors, the foundation raises funds and awareness more effectively because community ownership increases donor commitment and program visibility.
- Navigator-Based Care Coordinationmethodology: care_navigationBy using patient navigators through the Compass Program, the foundation improves patient outcomes and care continuity because personalized guidance reduces barriers to accessing services and enhances care adherence.
- Youth-Led Service for Pediatric Emotional Supportmethodology: youth-led-serviceBy engaging youth volunteers in designing and delivering comfort initiatives like comfort kits and teddy bears, the foundation enhances emotional well-being for pediatric patients because peer-driven compassion increases relatability and comfort during hospitalization.