named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Childhood Allergy Awareness Campaign
Public education initiative to increase understanding of food allergies and asthma among parents, caregivers, and school staff, emphasizing prevention and emergency response.
Policy Advocacy and Legislative Engagement
Works with policymakers and educational institutions to implement allergy-safe policies in schools and childcare centers, informed by the foundation’s advocacy and research.
Safe and Inclusive Classroom Initiative
Provides educators with training and resources to create safe environments for students with food allergies, including communication strategies, allergen avoidance, and emergency preparedness.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Food Allergy Nursing Support & Education 6 activities
- Advocating for Elijah's Law and food allergy safety legislationAdvocates for the adoption and implementation of Elijah's Law, which requires specialized education, training, and emergency protocols for food allergies and asthma in childcare and educational settings. Successfully supported enactment in six states and two cities.
- Ensuring safe food and medication access in educational settingsPrepares allergen-safe meals from scratch and ensures access to emergency medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors and quick-relief inhalers for children with food allergies and asthma in school or childcare environments.
- Producing public awareness media on food allergiesCo-produced the 2019 public service announcement "SPELL IT OUT" and the 2024 documentary film "MAY CONTAIN" to raise public awareness about food allergies, in collaboration with external organizations.
- Providing food allergy and asthma education and trainingProvides educational resources, training, and workshops for educators, school administrators, and daycare providers on managing food allergies and asthma, including emergency response protocols and allergen avoidance strategies.
- Providing public health guidance on food allergies and anaphylaxisProduces and distributes educational materials and guidance on food allergies as a medical condition, including prevention and management of anaphylaxis and asthma, for parents, caregivers, and the general public.
- Supporting school-based management of food allergies and asthmaSupports the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and asthma action plans for students with food allergies and asthma, including guidance on emergency medication access, staff training, and parent-educator communication.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$93K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$67K
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Salaries & benefits$11K
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balance sheet
Total assets$44K
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Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +65.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONDINA HAWTHORNE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $5K |
| THOMAS SILVERA | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $5K |
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- ADA.gov Government — Referenced as an official source for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance related to food allergy accommodations.
- Allergy Advocacy Association Partner — Honored by the Allergy Advocacy Association with the Ruth T. Cornell Honoree recognition in 2023.
- CDC Partner — Collaborates with the CDC to advance public health initiatives related to food allergies and asthma.
- Compassion for Anaphylaxis Partner — Recognized by Compassion for Anaphylaxis with the Trailblazer Legacy Award in 2019, reflecting a shared mission in anaphylaxis advocacy.
- FARE Partner — Recognized by FARE with the Vision Award and Advocacy Impact Award in 2019, indicating a collaborative or recognized partnership in food allergy advocacy.
- FDA Partner — Collaborates with the FDA to advance public health initiatives related to food allergies and asthma.
- Free From Awards Partner — Recognized by Free From Awards with the Free From Hero Special Award in 2020, reflecting partnership in the free-from food and allergy community.
- MenuTrinfo Partner — Collaborated with MenuTrinfo on allergy-related initiatives, including shared recognition in the National Allergy Award.
- New York Government — First state to enact Elijah's Law, establishing food allergy safety standards in childcare centers.
- New York City Mayor's Office Government — Recognized by the NYC Mayoral Service Recognition program in 2025 for community service and advocacy.
- Social Health Network Partner — Received the Advocacy Trailblazer Award from the Social Health Network in 2025.
- Spokin App Partner — Verified partner with Spokin App, indicating collaboration in the food allergy community to support safe food choices.
- Wego Health Partner — Recognized by Wego Health with the Best in Show Instagram Winner award in 2021, indicating engagement in patient advocacy and digital outreach.
- experts in allergy and asthma care Partner — Partners with allergy and asthma experts to inform safety standards and educational programming.
- healthcare professionals Partner — Collaborates with healthcare professionals in allergy and asthma care to support advocacy and education efforts.
- schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to develop safety plans for children with food allergies.
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.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systemic Changemethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy partnering across medicine, education, policy, and media sectors, the organization amplifies advocacy impact and drives systemic reforms, because multi-sector alliances increase credibility, expand reach, and enable coordinated pressure for policy and cultural change.
- Education and Empowerment Modelmethodology: education-and-empowermentBy educating and empowering caregivers, educators, and children with knowledge about food allergies and asthma, the organization increases preparedness and reduces adverse events, because informed individuals are more likely to recognize risks, implement preventive measures, and respond effectively during emergencies.
- Institutional Accommodation through Policy and Planningmethodology: individualized_education_plansBy embedding food allergy accommodations into formal educational structures like IEPs and school safety plans, the organization ensures consistent, enforceable protections, because institutionalizing accommodations makes them mandatory rather than discretionary, increasing child safety and inclusion.