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STEVEN M PEREZ FOUNDATION INC
MELVILLE, NY · EIN 743107215 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · smpfoundation.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$147K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY AFFECTED BY LEUKEMIA AND OTHER RELATED CANCERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Steven M. Perez Foundation honors the memory of Steven Perez, who died in 2003 at age 29 from leukemia. Based in Melville, NY, the foundation supports individuals affected by leukemia and related blood cancers through scholarships, camp experiences, and awareness initiatives. It is run by family and close friends, funding programs that encourage young people to live life fully despite cancer's impact.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Experiences
Offers young cancer patients and their families opportunities to attend camps focused on improving quality of life and fostering togetherness
El Rey Banana Golf Outing
Annual fundraising event that brings together supporters to honor Steven’s memory while raising funds for foundation programs
Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who have battled leukemia or related diseases, or who have lost a sibling or parent to these illnesses
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
    • Administering scholarship fund for high school seniors affected by leukemia
      Establishes and manages a scholarship program for high school seniors who have personally battled leukemia or related diseases, or who have lost a parent or sibling to such illnesses.
    • Providing support to individuals affected by leukemia and related blood cancers
      Offers direct support services to individuals impacted by leukemia and other blood-related cancers, with consistent programming as evidenced by annual engagement and outreach.
  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Facilitating camp opportunities for young cancer patients and families
      Provides access to therapeutic camps designed to improve quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Funding and organizing annual fundraising events to support mission
      Hosts recurring events such as the El Rey Banana Golf Outing and past comedy events to raise funds and awareness, with documented events occurring from 2005 through 2022.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$131K
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$147K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -44.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • DANA PEREZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Brookville Country Club Partner — Hosts the annual El Rey Banana Golf Outing in partnership with the foundation.
  • Carly Elhai Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Dana Elhai Partner — Committee member and close friend involved in foundation management.
  • Dylan Genatt Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Eric Schiff Partner — Committee member and close friend involved in foundation management.
  • Glen Hechler Partner — Committee member and close friend involved in foundation management.
  • Haley Perez Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Jaxon Elhai Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Jesse Elhai Partner — Committee member and close friend involved in foundation management.
  • Justin Genatt Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Mollie Schiff Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Natalie Schiff Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Noah Schiff Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Rachel Perez Partner — Committee member and family organizer involved in foundation management.
  • Rick Perez Partner — Board member and family organizer involved in managing the foundation.
  • Ryan Schiff Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
  • Sarah Perez Partner — Jr. Committee member involved in foundation activities.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Legacy-Driven Inspiration Model
    methodology: legacy_inspiration
    By sharing the life philosophy and zest for life of Steven M. Perez, the foundation inspires engagement and resilience in young people facing cancer-related challenges, because authentic personal legacy creates relatable and motivating narratives that foster emotional connection and action.
  • Targeted Disease Intervention
    methodology: targeted_disease_focus
    By focusing charitable resources specifically on leukemia and related cancers, the foundation increases impact and coherence in programming, because concentrated investment in a defined health challenge enables deeper partnerships, expertise development, and measurable outcomes.