named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ed & Marilyn McArdle Registered Nursing Scholarship
Annual scholarship for nursing students from Lewis County pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse; funded by Kevin and Marilyn McArdle in honor of their parents
Endowment Fund
Long-term fund managed with the Northern New York Community Foundation to ensure ongoing financial support for hospital programs, equipment, and services
Family Room Modernization
Supports the enhancement of a private, homelike space at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility for residents and families to gather and celebrate together
First Baby of the Year Celebration
Celebrates the first newborn at Lewis County General Hospital each year with gifts, meals, and floral arrangements for the family
Fund for Hope
Provides financial assistance to Lewis County residents undergoing cancer treatment to help cover travel costs; no financial documentation required
Honoring the Legacy, Building the Future Capital Campaign
Capital campaign to raise $2.4 million for a $32 million modernization project at Lewis County General Hospital, including expansion of surgical facilities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Administering matching grant and endowment programsManages a dollar-for-dollar matching grant program for its Endowment Fund with a $25,000 match cap over three years, and accepts designated contributions via the Northern New York Community Foundation through checks, online donations, and stock transfers.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Direct financial and logistical support for patient careProvides direct support to patients by helping cover travel costs for cancer treatment and contributing to the modernization of care facilities such as the Family Room at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding healthcare services and infrastructure at Lewis County HospitalRaises funds to support and enhance healthcare services, programs, equipment, and capital projects at Lewis County Hospital through appeals, grants, sponsorships, events, and legacy gifts. This includes a commitment to raise $2.4 million for a $32 million capital improvement project and providing financial support through the Endowment Fund.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding nursing scholarshipsAwards the Ed & Marilyn McArdle Registered Nursing Scholarship and provides scholarship support to students in accredited nursing programs pursuing careers as Registered Nurses.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Providing annual newborn welcome giftsPrepares and delivers gift-filled wagons and celebratory meals to the family of the first baby born each new year at Lewis County General Hospital, including documented support for the first newborn in 2026.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expanding hospital infrastructure and surgical capacityCompleted the construction and opening of a new Surgical Pavilion on November 30, 2023, featuring three operating rooms and one procedure room, effectively doubling the hospital’s prior surgical capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$681K
Contributions & grants$628K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$53K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$232K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$100K
Grants paid out$52K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.38M
Cash$962K
Investments$1.18M
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$2.37M
Liquid reserves110.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE RHUBART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 11
- ANNA PLATZ — VICE CHAIR
- BRIAN MCGRATH ESQ — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA SCHELL — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BRYANT — DIRECTOR
- JANICE LEHMAN — DIRECTOR
- KYLE LOGAN — DIRECTOR
- LEANNE MOSER — DIRECTOR
- LYNNE WORDEN — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET FAYLE — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL F YOUNG ESQ — CHAIR
- ROBERT PFEIFFER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Kevin McArdle Funder — Funded the establishment of the Ed & Marilyn McArdle Registered Nursing Scholarship in honor of his parents.
- Kevin McArdle Partner — Established the Ed and Marilyn McArdle Registered Nurse Scholarship in honor of his parents.
- Lewis County General Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the hospital to welcome newborns and support families.
- Lewis County General Hospital Partner — Host and affiliated institution where the Foundation is located and supports.
- Lewis County General Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Foundation's capital campaign and recipient of funds for facility modernization.
- Lewis County Health System Partner — Collaborates with the Foundation to serve patients accessing cancer treatment through its services.
- Lewis County Health System Partner — Fundraising partner; the Foundation raises funds and awareness specifically for the Health System.
- Lewis County Health System Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Foundation's fundraising and financial support.
- Lisk Family Partner — Provided a floral arrangement for the Family Room Open House.
- Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Awarded a matching grant to grow the Lewis County Hospital Foundation's Endowment Fund.
- Northern New York Community Foundation Partner — Administrative and processing partner for planned giving, endowment contributions, and charitable donations on behalf of the Lewis County Hospital Foundation.
- The Bloom Bar Partner — Collaborated with the foundation to provide a floral arrangement celebrating the first newborn of 2026.
- Upstate Medical University Partner — Collaborates through the Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program to train medical students in rural clinical settings.
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.
- Endowment and Legacy Giving Model for Financial Sustainability 100 orgsmethodology: endowment_fund_modelBy using endowment funds and legacy giving vehicles like charitable gift annuities and remainder trusts, the foundation ensures long-term financial stability for healthcare access, because permanent capital mechanisms generate reliable, ongoing revenue streams tied to community stewardship.shared approach: Perpetual Endowment Model →
- Community-Engaged Fundraising for Healthcare Access 55 orgsmethodology: community-engaged fundraisingBy building strong community relationships, the foundation generates sustained financial support for hospital services and infrastructure improvements, because community ownership increases donor engagement and long-term investment in local health outcomes.shared approach: Philanthropy-Facilitated Healthcare →
- Values-Based Workforce Development 18 orgsmethodology: values-based selectionBy selecting nursing scholarship recipients based on personal motivation and professional values rather than academic or financial metrics, the foundation strengthens the local care workforce, because aligning with compassionate, community-oriented values produces more committed and resilient healthcare providers.shared approach: Education Investment for Workforce Development →
- Family-Centered Care Through Homelike Environmentmethodology: family-centered careBy providing a private, homelike setting for residents, the foundation supports meaningful family engagement in care, because environments that mirror home reduce stress and increase participation from loved ones, improving patient well-being.