named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Art Installations
Designs and implements vibrant art projects in community facilities such as children’s centers, with themes reflecting local culture and promoting inclusivity.
Healing Murals Program
Creates and installs custom-designed murals in hospitals, clinics, and care centers to reduce anxiety and bring comfort to patients, families, and staff.
Tile Art Projects
Produces decorative tile installations placed in healing spaces such as hospital reading rooms and libraries to brighten environments and foster calm.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art Integration in Healthcare Settings 2 activities
- Creating and installing custom murals and artwork in medical and therapeutic facilitiesDesigns, produces, and installs durable, custom-designed murals and decorative panels in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other medical settings to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being for patients, families, and staff. Installations are completed efficiently—often within two hours—and use materials such as primed Masonite and sealed ceiling tiles to ensure durability and ease of maintenance.
- Delivering artwork nationally and internationally to support healing and transformationHas delivered custom art projects across all 50 U.S. states and in France, Italy, and Ukraine, transforming spaces in healthcare, veteran, and community support settings to promote comfort and emotional well-being.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Completing public and sponsored mural projects in partnership with local organizationsExecutes mural installations in public spaces such as parks and community centers through collaborations with local entities including the KP Chamber of Commerce and funding from grants like the Omnibus Grant.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting community art engagement programs and volunteer eventsOperates a monthly Grab & Go program at its Huntington, NY studio that enables volunteers to take home art projects, fostering broader community participation in healing-centered art activities.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Providing legacy and commemorative murals through sponsor collaborationsCreates personalized legacy murals in honor of individuals for milestones such as anniversaries, retirements, coming of age, or memorials, developed in partnership with sponsors. Also fulfills special requests such as wish-granting murals for children in collaboration with organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supporting individuals with disabilities and vulnerable populations through artistic contributionsProvides art services and installations at facilities serving individuals with developmental disabilities, including ACLD Kramer Center and Spiegel Children’s Center in Bay Shore, NY, as well as Angela’s House residences in Hauppauge, NY, enhancing emotional well-being and environmental quality.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$410K
Contributions & grants$407K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$301K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$284K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +46.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER BUGGEE | FOUNDER/CEO | 35 | $80K |
board members · 9
- CHRISTINA ZANCA — TRUSTEE
- DOMINIQUE WALKER — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER LA ROSA — TREASURER
- JILL NICOLOIS — TRUSTEE
- MONICA KRAWCZYK — CO-PRESIDENT
- PATRICIA ROSSI — SECRETARY
- ROMAN KRAWCZYK — CO-PRESIDENT
- STEVEN STARK — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS CHANG — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- ACLD Alan and Ellen Spiegel Children’s Center Partner — Partner location providing services for children in Bay Shore, NY.
- ACLD Kramer Center Partner — Partner location providing services in Bay Shore, NY.
- American Hospital of Paris Partner — International partner location in Paris, France.
- American Nurses Association Funder — Funded the mural project at NYC CC Queens Campus.
- Angela’s House Partner — Provides support to Angela’s House and Angela’s House II in Hauppauge, NY.
- Anti Graffiti Task Force Partner — Collaborates with Anti Graffiti Task Force in New York.
- BH-BL High School Partner — Received a community-representative mural from Splashes of Hope for Alumni Hall, created through broad collaboration.
- CA Technologies Partner — Participated in a Painting for a Purpose event that resulted in an I-spy mural at Bellevue Hospital's pediatric emergency department.
- CBS Interactive Partner — Collaborated with Splashes of Hope on a painting project at the University of Utah Rehabilitation Center.
- Camp Good Mourning Partner — Collaborated with Splashes of Hope on a mural co-created by campers, promoting personal connection and pride.
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center Partner — Partnered with Splashes of Hope to install a mural that normalizes the hospital experience for pediatric patients.
- Covenant Children’s Hospital Partner — Received a donated mural for its Pediatric Emergency Department to uplift staff and patients.
- Dave Gussaroff Partner — Wish granter who facilitated a collaboration between Splashes of Hope and a Make-A-Wish recipient.
- EAC Network Suffolk Supervised Visitation Partner — Received sports-themed ceiling tiles from Splashes of Hope to create a more child-friendly environment.
- Facebook Partner — Organization maintains a presence on Facebook to share updates and engage supporters.
- Friend on the Mend Partner — Collaborates on creating and donating coloring book gift sets decorated by event attendees to children in healthcare centers.
- Give Kids The World Village Partner — Collaborated with Splashes of Hope to create a staff break room mural reflecting organizational values and unity.
- Instagram Partner — Organization maintains an Instagram presence to share visual content and connect with audience.
- John Oishei Children’s Hospital Partner — Partnered with Splashes of Hope and Jaguar Freight to install murals created during a team-building event.
- K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Partner — Partnered with OceanFirst Bank and Splashes of Hope to install a vibrant mural in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
- KP Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated on a mural project in Kings Park.
- Laurence W. Levine Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the delivery of custom murals to children.
- LinkedIn Partner — Organization maintains a LinkedIn presence for professional engagement and outreach.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Partner — Collaborated to fulfill a child's wish by creating a custom bedroom mural.
- New York City Children's Center Partner — Received a donated mural from Splashes of Hope for its Queens Campus, celebrating cultural diversity and community.
- Newsday Partner — Featured Splashes of Hope volunteer John Sterbens in a video series about Long Island volunteers.
- North Shore University Hospital Partner — Received a donated mural from Splashes of Hope for the CSSU unit to promote serenity and emotional relief.
- Northport VA Medical Center Government — Longstanding recipient of artistic donations from Splashes of Hope to support veterans' emotional well-being.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with sponsors and donors to co-create tribute murals.
- Painting for a Purpose Partner — Hosts interactive mural painting events where participants co-create art with Splashes of Hope artists.
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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.
- Art for Healing and Emotional Wellnessmethodology: art-for-healingBy integrating transformative, sensory-rich murals into healthcare and high-stress environments, we improve patient outlook and support psychological healing, because positive visual experiences reduce anxiety and foster emotional well-being.
- Participatory Art Creation for Emotional Impactmethodology: participatory-art-creationBy involving clients, volunteers, and community groups in collaborative mural creation, we foster emotional healing and a sense of belonging, because active participation in art production enhances ownership, purpose, and therapeutic engagement.
- Therapeutic Distraction Through Tailored Artmethodology: therapeutic-distraction-through-artBy co-designing murals with site stakeholders and professional artists, we create contextually relevant visual experiences that serve as therapeutic distractions, because personalized, thematically resonant art reduces stress and improves emotional outcomes in clinical settings.