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CORNERSTONE ONCOLOGY MASSAGE CLINICAL TRAINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 842427314 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · cornerstoneoncologyfoundation.org
revenue
$96K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$188K
employees
mission · from form 990

To provide support in relation to oncology massage for treatment, education, and community development

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization supporting oncology massage training, treatment, and research. Provides tuition assistance and funding for clinical programs, primarily through partnerships with the Center for the Advancement of Therapeutic Arts (CATA) in New York City. Supports massage therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers, with a focus on education, community development, and expanding access to trained practitioners.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Clinical Research Support
Supports clinical research to advance understanding and knowledge of oncology massage
Community Development and Satellite Training
Provides funding and guidance for practitioners to establish clinics and conduct hands-on training in their communities
Oncology Massage Clinic Support
Funds and supports independent oncology massage clinics in New York City, including at Bellevue Hospital, to provide treatment for patients and caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program
Provides financial support for massage therapists enrolled in CATA’s 200-hour oncology massage training curriculum
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
    • Funding satellite training programs in local communities
      Provides grants to instructors to conduct hands-on oncology massage training programs in local communities, expanding access to specialized education.
    • Providing tuition assistance for oncology massage training
      Offers financial support for individuals enrolled in NCBTMB-approved and CATA-recognized oncology massage training programs to increase access to certification.
  • Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
    • Delivering direct oncology massage and supportive therapy services
      Provides oncology massage therapy, lymphedema specialist sessions, and symptom relief treatments to cancer patients, including structured programs such as 5-session therapy plans and limited clinic operations serving targeted patient groups.
  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
    • Offering cancer-related education classes
      Delivers 8-hour education classes on breast cancer, taught by paid instructors, to increase patient and community knowledge.
  • Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a 200-hour oncology massage training program
      Operates a graduate studies program in New York City that delivers a 200-hour oncology massage training curriculum, including clinical internship components for students.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Supporting clinical research in oncology massage
      Funds and supports clinical research initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and evidence-based practices in oncology massage therapy.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding and supporting independent oncology massage clinics
      Provides funding, guidance, and business development support to help oncology massage practitioners establish and operate clinics in their communities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$96K
Contributions & grants$96K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$54K
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$188K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +51.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Michael Alicia — President & Executive Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Bellevue Hospital Partner — Hosts an oncology massage clinic supported by the organization.
  • CATA Partner — Operates an oncology massage clinic in partnership with the organization.
  • Center for the Advancement of Therapeutic Arts Partner — Hosts the oncology massage training program and clinic supported by Cornerstone.
  • Harlem SHARE Partner — Conducts community outreach in partnership with Harlem SHARE.
  • Oliver Sacks Foundation Partner — Leadership connection through board membership; shared focus on neurology and integrative health approaches.
  • The Center For The Advancement Of Therapeutic Arts Partner — Provides tuition assistance for CATA's oncology massage training program.
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.

  • Integrated Training and Treatment Model
    methodology: integrated training and treatment
    By funding both oncology massage training programs and direct patient treatment, the organization advances patient healing and builds professional capacity because education and clinical service are mutually reinforcing in developing a sustainable, skilled workforce.
  • Interdisciplinary Integration of Oncology Massage
    methodology: interdisciplinary-collaboration
    By integrating oncology massage into broader patient care through collaboration with other practitioners, treatment outcomes are advanced because massage addresses physical and emotional needs that complement traditional medical interventions.
  • Therapeutic Touch for Bodily Autonomy
    methodology: therapeutic-touch-for-bodily-autonomy
    By providing oncology massage, patients regain bodily autonomy and emotional regulation during cancer treatment because therapeutic touch counteracts the dehumanizing effects of medical interventions and restores a sense of self-control.