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BENEDICTINE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
KINGSTON, NY · EIN 222243537 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E22I · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · benedictinehealthfoundation.org
revenue
$479K
expenses
$361K
net assets
$5.9M
employees
1
volunteers
150
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND WHOSE FINANCIAL MEANS LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO ACCESS OR RECEIVE THE CARE THAT THEY NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Benedictine Health Foundation supports cancer patients in Ulster County, New York, and neighboring areas by providing direct financial assistance to those whose limited means hinder access to care. The foundation raises funds to distribute resources through grocery and fuel gift cards, as well as payments for essential services like rent and utilities. It continues a tradition of compassionate care rooted in the legacy of the Benedictine Sisters.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Cancer Patient Assistance Fund
Provides up to $1,000 annually in the form of grocery and fuel gift cards to cancer patients in need
Cancer Patient Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
Provides up to $1,000 annually in emergency financial assistance paid directly to providers of essential services such as rent, utilities, and fuel
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
    • Operating the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund
      Manages an application-based program that provides financial assistance to cancer patients, including funding for essential services such as rent, utilities, and transportation, with funds raised through events like the Bike for Cancer Care 5K Run/Walk.
    • Providing financial assistance to cancer patients for essential needs
      Offers direct financial support to cancer patients facing financial hardship, including up to $1,000 annually per applicant (or up to $800 in some cases) for groceries, fuel, transportation, car repairs, adaptive clothing, and other medical-related expenses, distributed via gift cards or direct payments to service providers.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting virtual bottle drive fundraising campaigns
      Partners with Hannaford Community Cash powered by CLYNK to collect recyclable bottles and cans, with proceeds deposited into the foundation’s account to support local healthcare programs.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding cancer care and supportive services through grantmaking
      Raises and distributes funds to support cancer care programs, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, spiritual care, and compassionate care initiatives aligned with the Benedictine tradition, with a focus on the Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund and other community-based health services in Ulster County, NY.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events for cancer care programs
      Hosts annual and virtual events such as the Bike for Cancer Care 5K Run/Walk and Family Feud to raise funds for cancer care services and related programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$479K
Contributions & grants$315K66%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$168K35%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$361K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.91M
Cash$502K
Investments$3.79M
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$5.86M
Liquid reserves142.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BERNADETTE REXFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $40K
board members · 18
  • ALBERT J GRUNER JR — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER HARRIS CIC — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • CRYSTAL OAKES — TREASURER
  • EDWARD T HILL JR CFP — PRESIDENT
  • ELLEN ARESENAULT — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY GLASS DEGASPERIS — SECRETARY
  • EPHIE TRATAROS — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER A ZELL — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOAN QUIGLEY — DIRECTOR
  • MARYROSE WARCHOLAK — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL NACCARATO — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD WARD — DIRECTOR
  • SEAN DEVINE — DIRECTOR
  • SISTER DOROTHY HUGGARD OSB — DIRECTOR
  • SISTER MARY FEEHAN OSB — DIRECTOR
  • SISTER PHILOMENA FLECK OSB — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS K PETRO ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • TOMMY STRUZZIERI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Benedictine Hospital Partner — Original hospital supported by the Foundation; the focus of early fundraising efforts before expansion into broader community health initiatives.
  • Benedictine Sisters Government — Carries on a tradition of compassionate care initiated by the Benedictine Sisters in 1901.
  • Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey Partner — Represented on the Foundation's Board of Directors; maintain connection to the Foundation's mission of compassionate care.
  • CLYNK Partner — Technology and processing partner for the bottle and can recycling fundraiser.
  • Facebook Network — Platform used for outreach and communication
  • Facebook Network — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement, as indicated by "Follow us on Facebook" in website footer.
  • Hannaford Community Cash Partner — Partnership to conduct a virtual bottle drive for fundraising and environmental impact.
  • HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Government — Parent corporation of Benedictine Hospital; the Foundation continued as a separate entity after HealthAlliance consolidated services and transitioned the hospital to a non-Catholic status.
  • Legacy Society Coalition — Recognition group for donors who have included the Benedictine Health Foundation in their estate plans.
  • Lettre Legal Partner — Participating team in the Benedictine Health Foundation's Family Feud fundraising event.
  • Our Lady of Victory Sanitarium Partner — Original health care institution opened by the Benedictine Sisters in 1901 in Kingston, which evolved into Benedictine Hospital.
  • SUNY Ulster Partner — Participated as a top-performing team in the Bike for Cancer Care 5K Run/Walk.
  • The Bank of Greene County Funder — Provided a grant to support the foundation's programs.
  • Ulster County Government — Provides assistance to residents of Ulster County and those from neighboring counties receiving medical services in Ulster County.
  • Vehicle Donation to Any Charity (V-DAC) Partner — Partner organization that manages vehicle donation logistics and towing.
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.

  • Community Reinvestment of Locally Raised Funds
    methodology: local_funds_local_impact
    By retaining all locally raised funds within the local community, the organization strengthens regional health initiatives because community-embedded resources increase trust, responsiveness, and impact alignment with local needs.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Reduce Barriers to Care
    methodology: financial_assistance_for_medical_access
    By providing direct financial assistance to cancer patients with limited means, the organization improves access to medical care because financial hardship is a primary barrier to treatment engagement and continuity.
  • Values-Based and Faith-Inspired Sustainable Giving
    methodology: values-based_giving
    By promoting planned and individual giving rooted in faith and values, the organization ensures long-term financial sustainability because donors are more likely to make enduring commitments when aligned with spiritual or ethical motivations.