named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AVC Annual College Scholarship
Provides financial awards to high school student-athletes with IBD attending college full-time in the Cleveland or NYC areas who demonstrate perseverance and positive attitude.
AVC Athlete Spotlight
Weekly social media feature highlighting young athletes managing IBD who demonstrate resilience in pursuing their athletic goals.
AVC Suite Night
Hosts meet-and-greet events for pediatric IBD patients and their families at NBA games in cities including New York, Cleveland, and Atlanta.
Grants for Research
Directs donations to pediatric IBD research at institutions including Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital and Mount Sinai Pediatric IBD Center.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Support 3 activities
- Award college scholarships to high school student athletes with IBDProvides annual college scholarships to high school student athletes affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with at least one award specifically designated for recipients in the Cleveland or NYC area.
- Raise awareness and support for adolescents with Crohn’s and colitisConducts outreach and support initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among adolescents, while encouraging children affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to pursue athletic goals despite their condition.
- Recognize young athletes battling IBD through social media campaignHighlights and celebrates young athletes living with inflammatory bowel disease by recognizing one individual weekly on social media platforms.
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Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Fund medical research for Crohn’s and colitisFinances research initiatives aimed at finding a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including grants such as $15,000 to Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, $25,000 to Dr. Robert Wyllie at Cleveland Clinic, and $25,000 to Dr. Marla Dubinsky at Mt. Sinai Clinical IBD Center.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Host annual fundraising events including golf outings and suite nightsOrganizes recurring fundraising events such as golf outings and suite nights at sports venues, combined with dinner receptions, to engage supporters and raise funds; events have been held in locations including White Plains, Cleveland, Atlanta, and New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$100K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$123K
Cash$159K
Investments$0
Liabilities$326
Net assets$107K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -53.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Anthony DePinto — Trustee
- Pamela Weber — Trustee
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Children's at Atlanta Partner — Supported the AVC Suite Night event for pediatric IBD patients in Atlanta.
- Cleveland Cavaliers Partner — Hosted Athletes vs Crohns & Colitis for their Suite Night event.
- Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of research grants and treatment center for organization founders.
- Deborah and Donald Aronson Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
- Dorothy and Kenneth Finger Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
- Emory Healthcare Partner — Supported the AVC Suite Night event for pediatric IBD patients in Atlanta.
- Jay and Sari Canell Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
- Joan Weber Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
- Larry Nance Jr. Partner — Co-founder and athlete mentor who shares his experience managing Crohn's disease while pursuing a professional basketball career.
- Larry Nance Jr. Partner — Co-founder of Athletes vs Crohns & Colitis Inc.
- Madison Square Garden Partner — Hosted AVC's suite night event for pediatric IBD patients and families.
- Metropolis Club Partner — Venue host for the annual Sip and Chip fundraising event.
- Mt. Sinai Clinical IBD Center Partner — Recipient of research grants for Crohn’s and Colitis research.
- Neil and Loren Canell Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
- Noah Weber Partner — Co-founder of Athletes vs Crohns & Colitis Inc.
- Noah Weber Partner — Co-founder who initiated the organization after being inspired by athletes with Crohn's and connecting with Larry Nance Jr.
- Other organizations Partner — Collaborates with other organizations to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Pamela and Kaare Weber Partner — Hole in One Sponsor for the 2026 SIP & CHIP event
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.
- Athlete Peer Mentorship Modelmethodology: peer-mentorshipBy connecting young people with Crohn's and colitis to athlete mentors who have successfully managed the disease, the organization fosters resilience and motivation because shared lived experience with athletic challenges creates relatable, aspirational role models.
- Athletic Engagement as Empowermentmethodology: athletic-empowermentBy integrating sports and physical activity with chronic illness education, the organization empowers adolescents with Crohn’s and colitis because participation in athletics reinforces agency, normalcy, and self-efficacy in disease management.
- Inspiration Through Athletic Role Modelingmethodology: inspirational_role_modelingBy showcasing young athletes with IBD in social media and events, the organization promotes resilience among peers because visible, relatable success stories reduce isolation and normalize achievement despite chronic illness.