irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $41KNINETEEN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN IN ALL NINE COUNTIES.
- #2 $18KCOMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS THAT ENHANCE A PATIENT'S RECOVERY OR ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIDE EFFECTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Complementary Medicine Program
Offers funding for therapeutic treatments that support recovery and help manage side effects for breast cancer patients.
Medical Gap Care Fund
Provides financial assistance to individuals in the nine-county Hudson Valley region facing life emergencies or costs not covered by insurance during breast cancer treatment, including co-pays, medication, housing, and transportation.
Peer to Peer Program
Connects newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with trained survivors for emotional and practical support.
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to high school seniors in the nine-county Hudson Valley region whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to students affected by breast cancerProvides monetary scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors in the nine-county Hudson Valley region who have been personally or familially affected by breast cancer. IRS 990 filings confirm awards ranging from 10 to 19 recipients per year.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Delivering complementary and integrative therapies for cancer patientsProvides access to massage therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, yoga, art therapy, music therapy, and exercise/dance programs to help manage side effects and support recovery for people affected by breast cancer. Has funded such services at hospitals and community centers across the Hudson Valley.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding support services for breast cancer patients in the Hudson ValleyAwards grants to support programs that provide non-insured cost assistance, complementary medicine, peer-to-peer counseling, and wellness services for individuals affected by breast cancer across nine counties in the Hudson Valley. Since 2004, has donated over $4 million to such initiatives.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Operating a peer-to-peer mentorship program for newly diagnosed patientsConnects recently diagnosed breast cancer patients with trained survivor mentors for emotional and practical support. The program is operated directly and also funded through partner organizations like Support Connection.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising events in the Hudson ValleyHosts major recurring events including the Annual Spring Brunch, Goals for Hope Soccer Tournament, Community Walk for Breast Cancer, and Miles of Hope Day to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support services.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing direct financial assistance to breast cancer patientsOperates a Medical Gap Care Fund that covers non-insured expenses such as co-pays, medications, transportation, housing, utilities, and medical equipment for individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment in the Hudson Valley.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Running a mammogram pledge campaign to promote early detectionConducts public health outreach through a mammogram pledge campaign using radio, social media, and digital advertising to encourage annual screenings among women in the Hudson Valley.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$544K
Contributions & grants$320K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$52K10%
Other revenue$172K
expenses
Total expenses$697K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$234K
Grants paid out$306K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.30M
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARI FOROOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107K |
board members · 12
- BETSY KOPSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN POWERS — BOARD CHAIR
- CATHY VARUNOK — SECRETARY/CO-FOUNDER
- DANA EFFRON — CO-FOUNDER
- ELLEN STAINO — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE ANNE COYLE — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA ARNOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA CURCIO MD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIAN MURRAY GAYNOR — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIE SAYRE COLE — VICE CHAIR
- SARA JANE GOLDBERG DDS — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON FAULKNER ESQ — TREASURER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Barrett Art Center Partner — Funded art therapy programs to reduce stress and improve post-surgical coordination.
- Breast Cancer Options Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to deliver acupuncture services, Camp Lightheart access, and educational programs.
- Cancer Support Team Partner — Administers the Medical Gap Care Fund in Westchester County on behalf of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Cancer Support Team of Mamaroneck Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to expand home-based supportive care services for breast cancer patients.
- Cathy Varunok Partner — Co-founder of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
- Columbia Memorial Health Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to deliver breast cancer support and wellness services.
- Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County Partner — Administers the Medical Gap Care Fund in Columbia and Dutchess Counties on behalf of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley Partner — Administers the online application portal for the college scholarship program.
- Cornerstone Family Healthcare Partner — Administers the Medical Gap Care Fund in Greene, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties on behalf of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Dana Effron Partner — Co-founder of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
- Dyson Center for Cancer Care Partner — Site where Dana Effron volunteered, indicating a connection to local cancer care services.
- Health Alliance Hospitals Partner — Funded art therapy programs to reduce stress and improve post-surgical coordination.
- MidHudson Regional Hospital Partner — Funded a reflexology and Reiki program to reduce stress and anxiety for cancer patients.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Provides public cancer screening, diagnostic, treatment, and support services; referenced as a key resource for patients by Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope for a Breast Health Initiative serving underserved women.
- Putnam Community Action Partnership Partner — Administers the Medical Gap Care Fund in Putnam County on behalf of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Support Connection Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to provide yoga classes and operate the Peer to Peer support program.
- Support Connection Partner — Partner organization that provides the peer-to-peer counseling program funded in part by Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Support Connection Partner — Receives annual grant funding from Miles of Hope to support services for women with breast cancer.
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center Partner — Funded a massage therapy program to reduce stress and anxiety for cancer patients.
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to purchase a breast Tomosynthesis machine.
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center Partner — Site where Dana Effron volunteered and potentially informed the foundation's community health engagement.
- Women’s Health Faith and Wellness Ministry Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to develop educational materials for minority populations on women's health.
- YWCA of White Plains/Central Westchester Partner — Funded by Miles of Hope to support Encore Plus, a breast cancer education and support program for underserved minority women.
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.
- Financial Hardship Relief as Clinical Supportmethodology: financial_pressure_reliefBy providing direct financial assistance for essential expenses not covered by insurance, the foundation reduces economic strain on patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, because alleviating financial stress improves overall well-being and supports better health outcomes.
- Holistic Stress Reduction Theory of Changemethodology: integrated_wellness_approachBy addressing psychosocial, financial, and complementary care needs outside standard medical treatment, the foundation supports mental and physical well-being during recovery, because reducing total burden—emotional, social, and economic—contributes to improved treatment outcomes.
- Peer-Driven Emotional Resilience Modelmethodology: peer-driven_careBy using trained cancer survivors to deliver peer-to-peer counseling and holistic support, the foundation enhances emotional resilience and information sharing among newly diagnosed patients, because shared lived experience builds trust and engagement more effectively than clinical-only models.