named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
East Utica Classic Golf Tournament
Annual fundraising golf event featuring registration fees, sponsorships, raffles, and donor-supported activities to raise money for local families with children facing medical challenges
Financial Assistance Program
Provides direct financial support to local families to help offset costs related to medical treatment, travel, medication, and medical supplies
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Granting Wishes to Seriously Ill Children 1 activity
- Funding financial assistance for families with children facing serious illnessesProvides financial support to families of children diagnosed with serious illnesses, using proceeds from an annual golf event and community donations to help offset costs of medical treatment, travel, medication, and related expenses. Since inception, the organization has donated over $100,000 to families in the Utica, NY area.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting an annual charity golf tournamentOrganizes and operates an annual golf event at Valley View Golf Course in Utica, NY, which includes registration, food service, on-course logistics, games, raffles, and entertainment. The event charges $800 per foursome or $200 per golfer and serves as the primary fundraiser for the organization.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Managing event sponsorship and donor recognitionOffers sponsorship opportunities through merchandise (e.g., glasses, bags, balls) and on-site recognition, including sponsored signs or banners placed on tee boxes. The organization manages volunteer logistics and donor engagement as part of its annual golf event operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$99K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$94K
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balance sheet
Total assets$8K
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Net assets$8K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.8%
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Amanda Daniels Carroll Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Amanda Daniels Carroll Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Anthony Faccioli Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Anthony Faccioli Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Boston Children’s Hospital Partner — Conducted genetic, neurology, sleep, and PACT team evaluations leading to diagnosis of RNF13 mutation.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Partner — Specialized children's hospital the family is on a waiting list to access for treatment.
- Columbia Hospital Partner — Medical partner where Cheyenne Dorsagno received neurosurgical treatment.
- Crouse Hospital Partner — Hospital where Graham Robertello was transferred to the NICU for specialized care.
- Crouse Hospital Partner — Medical facility where Connor Krupski received neonatal intensive care
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Provided inpatient care and diagnosis for Harlow's epilepsy.
- Joey Cracchiolo Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Joey Cracchiolo Partner — Committee member responsible for event registration and coordination.
- John Goff Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- John Goff Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Mike DeFazio Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Mike DeFazio Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Mike Peterson Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Mike Peterson Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Muhamed Hozanovic Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Muhamed Hozanovic Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Collaborates to support patient access to neuro-oncology clinical trials and ongoing treatment.
- Paul's Pub Partner — Location where the founding idea for the East Utica Classic originated.
- Rocco Cornacchia Partner — Committee member assisting with event registration and coordination.
- Rocco Cornacchia Partner — Committee member involved in volunteer coordination
- Rome Memorial Hospital Partner — Medical facility where Graham Robertello was born and initially treated.
- Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region Partner — Family received housing support during cancer treatment and gave back through meals and advocacy.
- St. Luke's Hospital Partner — Medical facility where Connor Krupski was transferred for specialized care near his family's home
- The Hines Family Partner — Recipient family supported through event proceeds from the East Utica Classic Golf Tournament.
- Upstate Medical Center Partner — Medical provider for the Zegarelli family member receiving treatment
- Upstate University Partner — Provides scheduled occupational therapy services for Harlow.
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-Based Fundraising Events for Targeted Supportmethodology: community-fundraising-eventBy organizing annual community fundraising events such as golf tournaments, the organization raises both financial resources and public awareness for families facing pediatric or neonatal medical crises, because combining social engagement with giving increases participation and donation yields.
- Direct Financial Assistance to Families in Medical Crisismethodology: direct-financial-assistanceBy providing direct financial support to children and families facing economic hardship due to medical challenges, the organization alleviates immediate financial pressure, because this enables families to focus on care and recovery without the added burden of costs.
- Targeted Support with Open Access Modelmethodology: targeted_support_with_open_accessBy focusing assistance on local families with children facing health issues while maintaining an open nomination process, the organization ensures equitable access to aid, because targeted yet inclusive criteria balance community focus with fairness and transparency.