named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Therapy Programs
Offers emotional and psychological support through art therapy activities including yoga, puppetry, drawing, and photography for pediatric cancer patients.
Bone Marrow Transplants
Funds bone marrow transplant programs in six Israeli hospitals for children with leukemia and other cancers, prioritizing cases where families cannot afford treatment.
Entry-Level Stipends
Provides financial stipends to entry-level pediatric oncologists and hematologists to enable full-time work and improve continuity of care.
Hospice Programs
Provides grants for hospice care in hospitals and homes, including trained medical clowns and comfort programs for terminally ill children.
Long-Term Survivorship Clinics
Supports follow-up care clinics at four major hospitals to monitor and treat long-term health issues among pediatric cancer survivors.
Nurse Practitioners
Advocates for and supports the establishment of a nurse-practitioner program in Israeli hospitals to improve clinical efficiency and patient care.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 2 activities
- Delivering in-hospital care for pediatric cancer patients in IsraelProvides in-hospital care for more than 1,400 children with cancer annually and addresses over 500 additional childhood cancer cases each year in Israel.
- Providing art therapy and emotional support programs for pediatric cancer patientsOperates art therapy programs using yoga, puppetry, drawing, sculpture, computer design, and photography to support emotional and psychological healing of pediatric cancer patients.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding pediatric cancer care at major hospitals in IsraelFunds six major hospitals and medical institutions that serve over 97% of Israeli children with cancer, supporting clinical care, medical equipment upgrades, and staffing such as nurse practitioners and child life specialists.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating Long-Term Survivorship Clinics for pediatric cancer survivorsEstablished and operates Long-Term Survivorship Clinics at four major hospitals in Israel, providing ongoing follow-up care for pediatric cancer survivors for the past 15 years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.03M
Contributions & grants$2.01M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.25M
Program expenses29%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising65%
Salaries & benefits$194K
Grants paid out$560K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$1.41M
Investments$0
Liabilities$151K
Net assets$1.26M
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -38.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONNI F PASCIUCCO | EXEC SECRETARY | 40 | $93K |
| ERIC S MESSNER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $91K |
board members · 2
- CHANOCH FOGEL — Secretary
- RHONDA ROSEN — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 6 major hospitals and medical centers Partner — Receives grants from ICCF to provide care for childhood cancer patients in Israel.
- Andrew Peltzman The Sylvia and Harry Lewis Family Memorial Fund Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in its estate plan
- Estate of Anna Golan Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Arthur Stern Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Ilsa Wagner Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Kay Bernstein Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Lillian Schlesinger Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Samuel N. Goldstein Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Stanley Hechtman Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Estate of Sylvia Weinstein Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in the donor's will
- Iris Nelson-Schwartz - In memory of Dr. Alfred H. Schwartz Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in memory of Dr. Alfred H. Schwartz
- Israeli government Government — Identifies and addresses gaps in pediatric cancer care not covered by the government's healthcare system.
- Jonathan Mark Scharer Charitable Remainder Trust Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation as a beneficiary in its estate plan
- Mrs. Anna Globe - In memory of Jacob Globe and Betty Globe Rimland Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation in memory of Jacob Globe and Betty Globe Rimland
- Rambam Medical Center Partner — Receives funding and support from ICCF for pediatric oncology care.
- Robert M. Neubauer Living Trust Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation as a beneficiary
- The Merle S. Cahn Trust Partner — Named the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation as a beneficiary
strategies · 4
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.
- Clinical Care Improvement Through Expert-Guided Grantmakingmethodology: expert-review-grant-allocationBy leveraging a Medical Advisory Council of leading pediatric cancer specialists to evaluate and direct grant funding, the organization improves clinical care for children with cancer in Israel, ensuring that resources are allocated to high-impact, evidence-informed interventions.
- Gap-Filling Healthcare Funding Modelmethodology: gap-filling healthcare fundingBy targeting financial and service gaps in pediatric cancer care that are not covered by the Israeli government or public healthcare system, the organization ensures access to comprehensive care, thereby improving health outcomes for children who would otherwise face unmet needs.
- Sustainable Funding via Endowment and Planned Givingmethodology: endowment-based sustainabilityBy combining endowment funds with planned giving vehicles such as charitable gift annuities and estate planning, the organization ensures long-term financial sustainability, enabling consistent support for children with cancer and emergency humanitarian response during crises because stable funding allows for strategic, responsive programming.
- Therapeutic Expression as Patient Empowermentmethodology: therapeutic expression and patient empowermentBy using art therapy to support emotional expression, the organization empowers children with cancer as active participants in their healing process, facilitating smoother transitions through treatment and reintegration because emotional engagement enhances resilience and recovery.