irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KFUNDS TO BUILD FACILITY FOR HORIZON HEALTH
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hilary Grace Benches
Installation of memorial benches in meaningful locations across Western New York to honor Hilary’s memory and provide spaces for reflection and community engagement.
Hilary Grace White Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to graduate students in the Licensed Mental Health Counseling program at Canisius College to support future mental health professionals.
Hilary’s House
A 4,000-square-foot retreat house on the Horizon Village Campus in Sanborn, NY, providing a judgment-free communal space for patients in recovery, their families, and staff to connect and receive support.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding graduate scholarships in mental health counselingFunds scholarships for students in the Licensed Mental Health Counseling master's program at Canisius College, including the 7th Annual Hilary Grace White Scholarship and a $15,000 award to a Masters program student.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding construction of a healthcare facilityFunds the construction of a facility for Horizon Health, as reported in IRS Form 990.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising golf eventsOrganizes and hosts the annual Golf Classic at Orchard Park Country Club, with sold-out events reported for the 5th, 6th, and 7th editions.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Installing memorial benches in public spacesInstalls memorial benches in public spaces across Western New York as part of its community engagement and remembrance initiatives.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operating Hilary's House retreat for addiction treatment supportDevelops and operates Hilary's House, a 4,000 square foot multifunctional retreat space dedicated in November 2023, to improve the patient and family experience for those affected by addiction.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Providing direct support for individuals seeking addiction treatmentOffers support services to individuals seeking treatment for addiction, aligned with the foundation’s mission and programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$75K101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-852
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$126K
Liquid reserves31.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ASHLEY WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN WHITE — LEGAL
- DR MARK KIM — BOARD MEMBER
- DR THOMAS WHITE — VICE PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH WHITE — SECRETARY
- KATIE HAMISTER — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY BROWNELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL RIZZO — BOARD MEMBER
- PEGGY LAGREE — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA WHITE — PRESIDENT
- STEVEN CALZI — TREASURER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Partner — Elizabeth White and Benjamin White are both involved with the President’s Council, indicating a formal partnership or shared initiative.
- Canisius College Partner — Host institution for the Hilary Grace White Scholarship in the Licensed Mental Health Counseling master's program.
- Dr. Thomas G. White Government — Parent of Hilary Grace White and co-founder of the foundation.
- HORIZON HEALTH Partner — Funded to build a facility.
- Horizon Village Partner — Collaborates to provide programming at Hilary's House on the Horizon Village Campus for individuals in treatment.
- Kids Escaping Drugs Partner — Benjamin White serves on the Board of Directors, indicating an organizational affiliation or collaborative relationship.
- RUN716 Partner — Co-founded and co-directed by board member Larry Brownell to raise funds for local charities, including the Hilary Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund.
- Sandra B. White Government — Parent of Hilary Grace White and co-founder of the foundation.
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.
- Advocacy Through Lived Experiencemethodology: lived-experience advocacyBy grounding advocacy and programming in the lived experience of loss, the foundation generates authentic awareness and drives meaningful action around the opioid crisis because personal narrative fosters empathy and urgency.
- Biological Understanding of Addictionmethodology: addictive_brainBy recognizing addiction as rooted in biological predisposition, the foundation shapes treatment approaches that are more effective because they address underlying neurobiological factors rather than moral failure.
- Education and Workforce Development via Scholarshipsmethodology: scholarship_programBy funding graduate education in mental health counseling, the foundation expands the pipeline of qualified clinicians, thereby increasing access to quality care because a stronger workforce improves system capacity.
- Family and Community Engagement in Recoverymethodology: family-and-community-engagementBy actively involving family members and communities in the recovery process, treatment outcomes improve because recovery is sustained through relational support and collective healing.
- Recovery Through Supportive Retreat Environmentmethodology: recovery-retreat-modelBy providing a safe, supportive retreat setting, the foundation improves addiction recovery outcomes because such environments foster healing, mutual support, and sustained engagement for patients, families, and staff.