irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SPECIAL EVENTS
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bonding with Baby
Technology-based program enabling siblings to connect with newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
JZips for Patients
Partnership program providing custom-designed, comfortable t-shirts to pediatric oncology patients to support self-expression and comfort during treatment
Life Essentials
Provides financial assistance to cover non-medical household expenses such as rent, utilities, heating oil, groceries (via gift cards), and transportation to treatment
Michael Magro Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from Hicksville High School who plays lacrosse, participates in fine arts, shows academic improvement, and demonstrates kindness and compassion
Project SOAR
Supports children transitioning back to school after cancer treatment by collaborating with teachers, classmates, and therapists to ensure a successful reintegration
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 2 activities
- Emotional and psychosocial support through celebrations, gifts, and milestone recognitionOrganizes surprise birthday parties, holiday celebrations, shopping sprees, and special outings; provides milestone gifts for completing chemotherapy or reaching health goals; and supports family fun days with tickets to amusement parks, movies, and sporting events.
- Specialized support programs for pediatric oncology patients and familiesOperates Project SOAR to support school reintegration for pediatric cancer survivors in collaboration with therapists, teachers, and classmates; runs Bonding with Baby, a technology-based program connecting siblings with newborns in the NICU.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for fundraising event organizersProvides guidance and support to individuals and groups hosting fundraising events that benefit the foundation, enabling broader community engagement and resource generation.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Direct financial assistance to families of children with cancer and serious illnessesProvides financial support for medical bills, funeral expenses, utilities, rent, mortgage, car payments, insurance, child care, and other essential living costs to families facing pediatric cancer and catastrophic illnesses. In one reporting period, disbursed $236,582.83 in direct financial aid.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distribution of therapeutic and comfort items to hospitalized childrenProvides Distraction Bags and JZips therapeutic t-shirts to pediatric oncology patients to support comfort, emotional well-being, and self-expression during treatment.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Event-based support and volunteer-driven services for familiesOrganizes and hosts special events and fundraising activities with volunteer support for setup, registration, raffles, and guest assistance; provides direct family support at pediatric oncology centers through hospital-based programs.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for graduating high school seniorsOffers two annual scholarships, including one at Hicksville High School, to graduating seniors who demonstrate academic improvement, participation in lacrosse and fine arts, and personal kindness and compassion.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Grantmaking to support families of children with cancer and serious illnessesFunds programs that deliver financial assistance, emotional support, and critical resources to families of children battling cancer and other serious illnesses.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Provision of essential goods and care packages to pediatric patients and familiesSupplies care packages including groceries, gift cards (for gas, food, essentials), back-to-school supplies, holiday meals, Christmas lights, and specialized items such as air conditioners and stairlifts tailored to medical needs of pediatric patients.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$330K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$336K
Program expenses10%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising85%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BARBARA SHEILDS — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN HORVATH — TRUSTEE
- DAWN DARDZINSKI — TRUSTEE
- GINA BEDELL — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MONTANA — TRUSTEE
- MARC MAGRO — CO-FOUNDER
- MICHAEL BILLIA — TRUSTEE
- NICOLE ALMEIDA — TRUSTEE
- RYAN DEMPSEY — TRUSTEE
- THERESE MORA — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS GALATI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Accepts Amazon gift cards as in-kind donations to support families.
- Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Partner — Works with pediatric hematology/oncology social workers to assist families with financial stress relief.
- Children’s Wisconsin Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Cohens Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Cohen’s Children Medical Center Partner — Partners with child life specialists to provide JZips t-shirts and other support to pediatric patients.
- Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Partner — Collaborates with pediatric social workers to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer.
- Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Partner — Distributes JZips t-shirts and other comfort items to pediatric oncology patients.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Hicksville High School Partner — Hosts and collaborates on the annual Michael Magro Foundation scholarship for graduating seniors.
- JZips Partner — Collaborates to provide DIY t-shirts that support self-expression and comfort for pediatric oncology patients.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care Partner — Collaborates with pediatric hospice team to provide financial assistance to families in need.
- MSK Kids Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Maimonides Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Metropolitan Jewish Home Care: Pediatric Hospice Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Michael Magro Foundation Partner — Seeks corporate partners to support its mission
- NYU Langone Partner — Provides support to families of pediatric patients receiving treatment at NYU Langone facilities.
- NYU Langone Health Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (CCFK) Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- NYU Langone Health Long Island, Children’s Medical Center Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- NYU Winthrop-University Hospital Partner — Initial hospital partner where the foundation began providing services through the Cancer Center for Kids.
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Newark Beth Israel Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
- Randall Children’s Hospital Partner — Hospital partner where Child Life Specialists refer families and departmental needs to the Foundation
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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.
- Client-Identified Support Modelmethodology: flexible family-centered supportBy allowing families to direct support through flexible mechanisms like gift cards, the foundation enables autonomy in addressing urgent needs, because self-determination increases the relevance and dignity of assistance.
- Comprehensive Family Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_family_supportBy integrating financial, emotional, and practical support into a unified response, the foundation addresses the interconnected challenges faced by families of children with cancer and chronic illness, because holistic intervention reduces overall burden and improves family resilience.
- Needs-Based Resource Allocationmethodology: needs-based allocationBy aligning financial and programmatic resources with dynamically assessed family needs, the foundation ensures equitable and relevant support, because responsiveness to lived experience increases impact and trust.
- Rapid-Response Financial Aidmethodology: rapid-response financial aidBy minimizing application barriers and accelerating disbursement, the foundation increases access to critical financial support during emergencies, because low-friction aid ensures timely relief when families are most vulnerable.
- Small Acts of Kindness Philosophymethodology: small-acts-of-kindnessBy fulfilling personalized wishes and delivering targeted gifts or moments of joy, the foundation generates meaningful emotional relief, because cumulative small interventions sustain hope and dignity during prolonged illness.