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HELP SAMI KICK CANCER FOUNDATION INC
CANTON, NY · EIN 832253365 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W12 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · helpsamikickcancer.org
revenue
$197K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$523K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FACING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR A LIFE ALTERING EVENT WITH A FOCUS PRIMARILY ON PEDIATRIC PATIENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit founded in memory of Sami Curtis that supports families facing pediatric cancer through financial assistance and restorative retreat experiences. Operates The Dreaming Tree Lodge in upstate New York, a sanctuary where families reconnect away from the medical setting. Focuses on emotional well-being, community, and hope for children and their loved ones affected by cancer.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Support Program
Provides direct financial assistance to families navigating pediatric cancer diagnoses to help alleviate non-medical costs and treatment-related burdens
The Dreaming Tree Lodge
Retreat program offering restorative stays in the Adirondack Mountains for families affected by pediatric cancer, featuring activities like horseback riding, hiking, and bonfires to foster connection and healing
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 2 activities
    • Operates a therapeutic retreat for families affected by pediatric cancer
      Manages The Dreaming Tree Ranch, a retreat in the Adirondack Mountains that offers rest, healing, and connection opportunities for families impacted by pediatric cancer; has hosted over 20 families since October 2019.
    • Provides support services for pediatric cancer patients and their families
      Offers comprehensive support services aimed at enriching the lives of children diagnosed with cancer and their families, including emotional, social, and financial assistance.
  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
    • Funds financial support for families affected by pediatric cancer
      Raises and distributes funds to provide direct financial assistance to families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer diagnoses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$148K75%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K4%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$618K
Cash$235K
Investments$0
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$523K
Liquid reserves36.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ALAN MULKIN — DIRECTOR
  • ELLIS J CURTIS JR — PRESIDENT
  • KAREN M CURTIS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KATHLEEN MULKIN — TREASURER
  • KELLIE HITCHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KIRSTIN NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARK BRACKETT — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY PINCKNEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Edward I. Moses Walk/Run for Life Partner — Community event in which Sami was involved prior to her diagnosis, reflecting shared commitment to cancer support.
  • Mountain Hollow Game Call Partner — Provided guiding support during Mason Smith’s turkey hunt wish fulfillment on the Curtis farm.
  • One Wish Foundation Partner — Collaborated to fulfill Mason Smith’s wish, which led to a pivotal experience for the foundation.
  • St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund Partner — Recipient of funds raised by Sami and early beneficiary of the foundation's support efforts.
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 Support for Families
    methodology: community_support_for_families
    By fostering emotional and social support through community connection, the organization increases family resilience and coping capacity during pediatric cancer treatment, because psychosocial well-being is critical to overall health outcomes for both children and caregivers.
  • Pediatric-Focused Support
    methodology: pediatric-focused_support
    By prioritizing pediatric patients in service delivery, the organization aims to improve psychosocial and emotional outcomes for children facing cancer, because early-life medical trauma requires developmentally appropriate and age-specific interventions.
  • Personalized Family Retreat Model
    methodology: personalized_family_retreat_model
    By offering nature-based and recreational retreats tailored to families affected by pediatric cancer, the organization promotes emotional healing and reduces isolation, because immersive, non-clinical experiences in supportive environments enable restorative bonding and psychological recovery.