named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Beach Warrior Classic
Annual beach volleyball tournament held in Long Beach, NY, to honor Matthew "Dezy" DiStefano and raise funds for the foundation's mission of supporting mental well-being for those affected by cancer.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding cancer-fighting initiativesConducts grantmaking activities to support initiatives focused on fighting cancer, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting the DezyStrong Beach Warrior ClassicOrganizes and hosts the annual DezyStrong Beach Warrior Classic, a beach volleyball tournament in Long Beach, NY, which serves as a community event supporting individuals affected by cancer.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing mental well-being and empowerment support for individuals with cancerSupports individuals affected by cancer by helping them shift their mental approach to the disease, fostering resilience, hope, and empowerment through access to positive experiences and community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$12K23%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- KRISTOPHER AMPLO — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW RIVERA — TRESURER
- RICHARD COLE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Long Beach, NY Partner — Host location for the annual Beach Warrior Classic tournament.
- Matthew DiStefano Partner — Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The DezyStrong Foundation
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.
- Mindset Reprogramming for Cancer Resiliencemethodology: mindset_reprogrammingBy helping individuals reframe their cancer diagnosis as a challenge to be actively confronted, we improve mental resilience and personal agency, because believing in one's capacity to influence outcomes enhances engagement with treatment and quality of life.
- Sport-Based Memorial Events for Community Supportmethodology: cancer-support through sport-based memorial eventsBy organizing sport-centered events like beach volleyball tournaments, we build community and emotional support for people affected by cancer, because shared physical and commemorative activities foster connection, meaning, and collective resilience.