named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Physical Examination Coverage
Reimburses beneficiaries up to $350 for annual physical exams with no deductible
Medical Benefits Plan
Reimburses out-of-pocket medical expenses for conditions linked to toxic chemical exposure at Love Canal, subject to a $100 annual minimum
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 2 activities
- Operates a medical trust fundFunctions as a medical trust fund providing structured financial support for health-related claims and services tied to the Love Canal incident.
- Reimburses medical expenses related to toxic chemical exposureReimburses medical expenses for individuals affected by toxic chemical exposure at Love Canal, requiring at least $100 in annual claims for eligibility. Claims are reviewed and processed monthly when at least five are ready.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicates health and benefits information through a bulletinProduces and distributes a bulletin titled 'Health News and Benefits' to keep beneficiaries informed about health-related information and available benefits.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides annual physical examination reimbursementOffers reimbursement of up to $350 for annual physical examinations for eligible beneficiaries, who may submit up to two claims per year.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Raises awareness about Love Canal's historical impactConducts advocacy efforts to raise public awareness about the historical significance and ongoing health and environmental impacts of the Love Canal hazardous waste site.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$171K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.38M
Cash$269K
Investments$1.12M
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves165.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +175.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ANGELA TUCHOLS — CHAIR
- BEVERLY DOCTEUR — Treasurer
- DANIELLE BATTAGLIA — Director
- GERALD DOCTEUR — Director
- JANICE ALEXANDER — Director
- LEO KUZIEMKOWSKI — Director
- LOIS GIBBS — Director
- LUELLA KENNY — VICE CHAIR
- MATTHEW CIURCZAK — Secretary
- PERRY DAVIS PHD — Director
- RENEE RETTON — Director
- STEPHEN U LESTER MS — Director
- STEVEN DUNMIRE — Director
- WILLIE UNDERWOOD MD — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Provides PDF reader software required to access claim forms
- Occidental Chemical Corporation Partner — Defendant in the court action resulting in the establishment of the Love Canal Medical Fund.
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.
- Exposure-Linked Eligibility for Medical Benefitsmethodology: exposure-linked eligibilityBy providing medical benefits only for conditions determined to be reasonably linked to toxic chemical exposure at Love Canal, the organization ensures that resources are directed toward environmentally caused health issues, because this causal connection justifies targeted intervention and fund accountability.
- Public Awareness Through Historical Legacymethodology: public-awareness-campaignBy highlighting the historical prominence of the Love Canal site, the organization engages public and institutional interest in addressing the consequences of hazardous waste exposure, because shared historical memory increases visibility and support for ongoing health remediation efforts.
- Trust Fund Model for Medical Cost Supportmethodology: medical_trust_fundBy using a dedicated trust fund to support medical needs, the organization enables sustainable and structured access to cost reimbursement for eligible beneficiaries, because a protected financial vehicle ensures long-term accountability and targeted disbursement aligned with exposure-related health outcomes.