named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Food for Front-Line Workers
Delivers hot meals to hospital staff during crises, combining Ryan’s love of food with community support
Holistic Support Program
Provides individualized treatment plans and ongoing community support for young adults recovering from substance abuse, addressing both clinical and emotional needs
TEN 22
Virtual restaurant project inspired by Ryan’s culinary creativity, supporting the foundation’s mission through food innovation
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivering meals to frontline healthcare workers during public health crisesProvided hot meals to frontline medical staff at a high-impact hospital during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating emergency community support in times of public health need.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Organizing commemorative events honoring Ryan Perry’s legacyHosts events such as team skate gatherings to celebrate the life and hockey legacy of Ryan Perry, including recognition of his jersey number 13, as part of its community engagement and awareness-building efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing financial and programmatic support for substance abuse treatment and recovery for young adultsOffers financial assistance and ongoing support to young adults lacking resources to access substance abuse treatment programs, including wilderness therapy, residential treatment, aftercare, and transitional living programs. Supports individuals through multiple stages of recovery, with documented outcomes including sustained sobriety, educational progress, and successful transitions to independent life such as college enrollment or employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$111K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$248K
Cash$248K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$248K
Liquid reserves48.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALLISON SPITZ — DIRECTOR
- BEN HECKER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID RICHER — DIRECTOR
- JAKE PERRY — DIRECTOR
- JAMES RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
- SARAH MCGUINESS — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN KIRSHENBAUM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Elmhurst Hospital Partner — Recipient of meal deliveries from the Foundation for frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sarah McGuiness Partner — Consultant who communicates updates from beneficiaries and their families.
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.
- Access-Enabled Recovery Pathway 5 orgsmethodology: access_to_careBy removing structural barriers to care for resource-limited young adults, recovery and personal growth become attainable because access to treatment is a prerequisite for engagement in healing processes.shared approach: Barrier Reduction →
- Community-Supported Recovery Modelmethodology: community-supported_recoveryBy providing nurturing environments, community support, and opportunities grounded in lived experience, young adults overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges because belonging and peer connection are central to sustained recovery.
- Individualized, Holistic Treatment Approachmethodology: holistic_supportBy combining personalized treatment planning with clinical, emotional, and community-based support, the foundation improves recovery outcomes because one-size-fits-all programs fail to address the complex, unique needs of young adults with substance abuse challenges.