named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance for Medical Expenses
Provides direct payments for medical bills not covered by insurance, including specialized treatments and diagnostic tests.
Hospital and Travel Support
Covers hotel stays and travel costs for families seeking treatment at distant hospitals, including Boston Children’s Hospital.
Medical and Adaptive Equipment Provision
Purchases and installs specialized equipment such as automatic generators, bath lifts, tricycles, and customized car seats to support children’s health and mobility.
Transportation Support
Supplies gas cards and covers vehicle repair costs, particularly for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, to ensure reliable access to medical care.
Utility and Housing Relief
Helps families pay mortgages, rent, and utility bills (electric, gas, heating) to reduce financial stress during treatment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding community health organizations through grantmakingAllocates funds to external organizations engaged in promoting community health, as determined by the foundation’s board of directors.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events to support foundation activitiesOrganizes annual community events such as the Sporting Clay Shoot, Golf Tournament, Oktoberfest, and Superhero Run to raise funds and awareness. Events include food, beverages, live music, and family-friendly activities, drawing attendees, sponsors, and donors.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Maintaining a permanent memorial and community space at Ryan's BarnHosts a permanent statue of Ryan McElroy and a monument with an engraved stone pathway at Ryan's Barn, serving as a site for visitation, inspiration, and community engagement, while also generating support through the sale of engraved stones.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Operating therapeutic and emotional support programs at Ryan's BarnProvides a dedicated facility—Ryan's Barn in Poughquag, NY—as a headquarters offering therapeutic programs including equine therapy in partnership with Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, along with social work support, financial guidance, and emotional care for families during treatment for life-threatening illnesses.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing direct financial and logistical support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their familiesOffers financial assistance for medical expenses (e.g., copays, prescriptions, uncovered treatments), transportation (gas cards, vehicle repairs, travel costs), housing (mortgage payments, hotel stays near treatment centers), utilities, and essential equipment (generators, wheelchairs, medical devices). Supports families in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, without turning any child away since 1998. Since inception, has raised over $4.2 million and assisted more than 1,800 children and families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$51K42%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$168K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.02M
Cash$193K
Investments$0
Liabilities$280K
Net assets$735K
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE BUSOLT | TRUSTEE | 3 | $20K |
| TRALEE MCELROY | EXECUTIVE DI | 3 | $20K |
board members · 6
- CHIP MCELROY — TRUSTEE
- ERSILIA OLIMPIO — PRINCIPAL VI
- GARY TULLY — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER PADEN — TRUSTEE
- JEREMY BUSOLT — TRUSTEE
- KIRK IMPERATI — CH OF THE BO
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- AIM Trucking Partner — Business supporter of Ryan's Foundation
- AMAXX Partner — Assisted with the removal and placement of Ryan's statue and donated materials and equipment for site improvements at Ryan's Barn.
- AMAXX Partner — Business supporter located in Pawling, NY
- Amaxx, Inc. Partner — Donated materials and time for generator installation project
- American Pump Services Partner — Business supporter located in Pawling, NY
- Aneu Salon & Spa Partner — Hosted sales of handmade "Bookworms" by Kylie Denzel, with all proceeds benefiting the foundation.
- Arlington Bar & Grill Partner — Business supporter
- Bedford Stone Partner — Donated bluestone for use in the monument and pathway at Ryan's Barn.
- Blythedale Children's Hospital Government — Hospital where a supported child received care prior to returning home
- Bonavenia Petroleum Partner — Business supporter located in Pawling, NY
- DCSEA Jail Union Partner — Contributed a portion of proceeds from a "No Shave November" campaign to support the foundation.
- DCSO No Shave November Partner — Supporter organization participating in a fundraising campaign
- DCSO Road Patrol Partner — Participated in a "No Shave November" campaign that supported the foundation.
- Dunkin Partner — Selected the foundation as a recipient of proceeds from the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of a location on Route 55.
- Durkin Water & Propane Partner — Contributed to generator installation project
- Ernest & Joan Trefz Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter located in Bridgeport, CT
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for social media engagement
- Hudson Valley Coaches Against Cancer Partner — Supporter group collaborating with Ryan's Foundation
- Hudson Valley Mustang Association Partner — Supporter organization
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for social media engagement
- Intercounty Paving Company, Inc. Partner — Contributed to generator installation project
- Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Partner — Collaborates with Ryan's Foundation to provide equine therapy programs for children and families at Ryan's Barn.
- Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to support children and families in the Mid-Hudson Valley through expanded pediatric care.
- McDonald's Partner — Selected the foundation as a recipient of support during the grand re-opening of a location, with continued support from franchise owners Paul and Josie Trefz.
- MidHudson Regional Hospital Partner — Hosts the new pediatric unit where the foundation collaborates with nurses and staff to support children and families.
- Millbrook Electric Contracting Partner — Business supporter located in Millbrook, NY
- Millerton PD Partner — Participated in a "No Shave November" campaign through DC Grow For Good that supported the foundation.
- Misfits BBQ Partner — Business supporter located in Pawling, NY
- New York Yankees Partner — Supported the foundation by highlighting its mission during a pre-game press conference in 2017.
- Pawling Merchants Committee Partner — Collaborated with the foundation on community events including Halloween festivities and a memorial tree for childhood cancer awareness.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Holistic Family-Centered Caremethodology: holistic_family_supportBy addressing medical, financial, emotional, and logistical needs together, the foundation supports the whole family, because integrated services produce better coping outcomes than fragmented aid.
- Never-Say-No Support Modelmethodology: never_say_noBy committing to never turn away a child in need, the foundation ensures timely and complete assistance, because removing access barriers increases family well-being and trust in support systems.
- No-Barrier Emergency Supportmethodology: no_red_tape_supportBy eliminating red tape and administrative delays, the foundation delivers urgent financial and logistical aid, because rapid response reduces caregiver stress and improves family stability during crisis.
- Therapeutic Healing Environmentmethodology: healing_environmentBy offering care in peaceful, nature-centered settings and through modalities like equine therapy, the foundation promotes emotional and psychological healing, because non-clinical environments reduce trauma and increase engagement.