named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp COPE
Free weekend-long bereavement camp for youth ages 7–17 grieving the death of a significant person, combining grief education with traditional camp activities at Camp Wayne for Girls in Pennsylvania.
Grief Quest
Question-based journaling program developed by COPE’s founder using the L.O.V.E. process (Love, Open, Value, Embrace) to guide individuals through grief.
HERO Project
Grief support program for middle and high school students who have lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, or friend, hosted at the Sid Jacobson JCC and facilitated by COPE.
Parent Support Groups
Peer-led support groups for bereaved parents in New York City and Long Island, offered in-person and virtually, facilitated by licensed clinicians.
Parent/Caregiver Retreat
Concurrent retreat for parents and caregivers during Camp COPE, offering emotional support, shared storytelling, and coping tools while children attend camp.
Professional Grief Trainings
Workshops for schools, nonprofits, and community organizations on grief-informed care, led by licensed clinicians and covering topics like ambiguous loss and digital presence in grief.
Sibling Support Groups
Support groups for grieving siblings in New York City and Long Island, available in-person and virtually, providing space to process loss among peers.
Teen/Young Adult Support Groups
Virtual support group for grieving teens and young adults ages 17–22, offering emotional support and coping strategies in a peer setting.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 4 activities
- Delivering grief and loss education workshops and trainingsOffers community workshops and professional trainings on grief and loss, led by licensed clinicians, to educate families, educators, mental health professionals, and organizations on coping strategies and the impact of grief. Workshops are free and aim to reduce isolation by fostering connection and normalizing grief responses.
- Operating Camp COPE and concurrent caregiver retreatsRuns a free weekend-long bereavement camp for children and teenagers ages 7–17 who have experienced the death of a loved one, with a concurrent retreat for parents or caregivers that includes emotional support and coping tools. The camp combines grief education with traditional camp activities, and a $100 fee for the caregiver retreat is optional with fee waivers available.
- Operating grief support groups for parents, siblings, teens, and young adultsProvides professionally facilitated grief support groups for parents, siblings, teens, and young adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one, with both in-person and virtual options available in New York City and Long Island. Groups are structured and require intake assessments to ensure readiness and appropriate fit.
- Providing access to grief support resources and clinical staffOffers access to a grief support phone line (COPE Line), educational resources, and clinical staff to support grieving individuals and families. Also facilitates volunteer engagement opportunities as part of its wraparound support services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$609K
Contributions & grants$265K43%
Program service revenue$100K16%
Investment income$14K2%
Other revenue$230K
expenses
Total expenses$438K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$299K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$646K
Cash$298K
Investments$311K
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$582K
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +90.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM RABINOVITCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $96K |
| MARIANNE BUJACICH | FINANCIAL OFFICER | 10 | $16K |
board members · 12
- BARBARA OMALLEY — CO-TREASURER
- BILL SLOVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS NEWTON — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER SCHWARTZ — CO-PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER WEBB — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTIN GILL — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY MERGENTIME — CO-PRESIDENT
- LILLIAN JULIEN — PRESIDENT EMERITA
- SCOTT HABER — BOARD MEMBER
- SHERRY RADOWITZ — CO-TREASURER
- SONIA MUKHI — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN REISMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Camp Wayne For Girls Partner — Host site for Camp COPE in Preston Park, PA
- Carly Bergstein, LMSW Partner — Facilitator of New York City Bereaved Sibling In Person Support Group.
- Dr. Richard Berg Partner — Co-founder of COPE Foundation and member of the advisory board.
- Eventbrite Partner — Partner platform for workshop registration.
- I.J. Weinstock Partner — Co-created the Grief Quest book and process with COPE founder Lillian Julien.
- Judy Berg Partner — Co-founder of COPE Foundation and member of the advisory board.
- Lilly Julien Partner — Founder of COPE Foundation following the loss of her daughter Michelle
- Mary T Denning, LCSW-R, APHSW-C Partner — Clinical Executive Director providing leadership and clinical oversight for COPE Foundation programs.
- Mary T. Denning, LCSW-R, APHSW-C Partner — Clinical Executive Director who conducts intake assessments and determines group readiness and fit for new participants.
- Mary T. Denning, LCSW-R, APHSW-C Partner — Clinical Executive Director who conducts intake calls for support group participants.
- Patti Greenberg Partner — Co-founder of COPE Foundation and member of the advisory board.
- Pinelawn Memorial Park Partner — Collaborates with COPE Foundation to offer a free, monthly online grief healing workshop series.
- Rashida Sanchez, MA, LMSW, FT Partner — COPE Outreach & Engagement Manager who leads outreach and coordinates grief trainings.
- Rashida Sanchez, MA, LMSW, FT Partner — Facilitator of Long Island Bereaved Sibling In Person Support Group, Bereaved Sibling Virtual Support Group, and Newly Bereaved Sibling Virtual Support Group.
- Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Partner — COPE facilitates The HERO Project, a grief support program for middle and high school students, hosted by the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center.
strategies · 5
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.
- Clinically Facilitated Peer Support Modelmethodology: clinician-facilitated-peer-supportBy combining licensed clinical facilitation with peer support groups, we ensure emotional safety and therapeutic integrity while enabling shared healing, because clinical oversight enhances the effectiveness of peer-led processes.
- Continuing Bonds Through Memory and Ritualmethodology: continuing_bondsBy supporting ongoing emotional connection to deceased children through memory work and ritual, we help individuals integrate loss into their identity because sustained bonds are central to healthy grief resolution.
- Family-Centered, Multi-Generational Grief Supportmethodology: family-centered_grief_supportBy supporting both grieving children and their caregivers simultaneously, we strengthen family resilience because healing is more effective when entire family systems are engaged in the process.
- Peer-Based Healing Through Shared Experiencemethodology: peer_support_networksBy connecting grieving individuals with others who have experienced similar loss, we foster deeper emotional connection and resilience because mutual understanding reduces isolation and promotes healing.
- Therapeutic Camp Model for Grieving Youthmethodology: therapeutic camp modelBy integrating traditional camp activities with grief education and emotional support, we create a safe, engaging environment where youth can process loss because experiential connection lowers barriers to emotional expression.