named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance Grants
Provides direct financial grants of up to $1,000 to families of children and young adults aged 26 and under undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses, to cover non-medical expenses such as lodging, transportation, meals, and co-pays
Holiday and Special Gifts Program
Delivers holiday gifts and special assistance items to families, including donated iPads and gaming systems for pediatric cancer patients to improve quality of life during treatment
Partner Charity Investment Program
Allocates funds to partner charities that support families with children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, extending the foundation’s reach beyond direct recipients
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Granting Wishes to Seriously Ill Children 1 activity
- Funding partner charities and special projects for pediatric patientsFunds partner charities and implements special initiatives such as donating iPads and gaming systems to pediatric cancer patients to improve quality of life during treatment.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events to support pediatric patients and familiesOrganizes recurring fundraising events including annual golf outings, comedy nights, and themed galas (e.g., Vegas Night, Power of Your Purse) that have collectively raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in net proceeds. Event profits are directed entirely toward supporting children and young adults under 26 with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing financial assistance to families with children facing life-threatening illnessesOffers direct financial grants of up to $1,000 and covers non-medical expenses such as food, medication, lodging, and travel for families with children undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Since 2014, the foundation has supported over 1,200 families and distributed more than $500,000 in direct aid.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$125K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$63K
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +6.7%
relationships · 129
Who they work with
- Andy Pitz Partner — Performed as a comedian at the 3rd Annual LS26F Comedy Night.
- Anthony Scotto Restaurant Partner — Donor to the 7th Annual LS26F Golf Outing
- Arnie Hermann Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Arnie Hermann Partner — Sponsor of the 7th Annual LS26F Golf Outing
- Bancker Construction Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Bancker Construction Partner — Sponsor of the 7th Annual LS26F Golf Outing
- Bancker Construction Corp Partner — Golf outing sponsor
- Blue Chip Critical Systems, LLC. Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- Breakfast Ball Golf Company Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- Caron Butler Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Charles Russo Partner — Underwriter sponsor for the Power of Your Purse 2023 event
- Chomps Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Chomps Partner — Sponsor of the 7th Annual LS26F Golf Outing
- Chomps Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- Christmas Magic Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Christmas Magic Partner — Sponsor of the 7th Annual LS26F Golf Outing
- Christmas Magic Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- Christmas Magic Partner — Underwriter sponsor for the Power of Your Purse 2023 event
- Chubbs Food Partner — Donated all food for the 3rd Annual LS26F Comedy Night.
- Chubbs Food Partner — Donated all of the food for the 3rd Annual LS26F Comedy Night.
- Citarella Termite & Pest Control Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- City National Bank Partner — Golf outing sponsor
- City National Bank Partner — Major sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Clearvision Partner — Donor for the Power of Your Purse 2025 event
- Clearvision Partner — Provided items for thank you bags at the Power of Your Purse 2023 event
- Clearvision Partner — Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Golf Outing
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center Partner — Referral partner for family support services
- Cold Spring Harbor Construction Partner — Additional sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf Outing.
- Cold Spring Harbor Construction Partner — Golf outing sponsor
- Dan Corrozza Partner — Provided music at the 3rd Annual LS26F Comedy Night.
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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.
- Age-Targeted Financial Burden Reductionmethodology: age-targeted medical supportBy focusing financial and emotional support exclusively on patients aged 26 and under with life-threatening illnesses, the foundation improves quality of life during critical developmental years, because targeted intervention reduces destabilizing financial stress at a vulnerable life stage.
- Direct Family and Patient Support Modelmethodology: direct-family-supportBy channeling 100% of donated funds and net proceeds from fundraising events directly to families and patients, the foundation ensures financial support addresses immediate non-medical needs during pediatric illness treatment, because eliminating administrative diversion maximizes impact and trust.
- Event-Based Fundraising with Integrated Engagementmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy using entertainment-focused events—such as comedy shows and raffles with event access—as fundraising mechanisms, the foundation generates donor engagement and financial support simultaneously, because combining social experience with generosity increases participation and revenue.