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HOPE & HEROES CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 743066193 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G12 · Voluntary Health Associations · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hopeandheroes.org
revenue
$8.2M
expenses
$5.4M
net assets
$11.8M
employees
7
volunteers
25
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

HOPE & HEROES FUNDS THE LIFE-SAVING WORK ON CHILDHOOD CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS AT INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE REGION- INCLUDING CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH, SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND PATIENT WELL-BEING, AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVES, WHICH AIM TO PUT AN END TO CHILDHOOD CANCER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund supports pediatric cancer and blood disorder care across the New York tri-state area by funding cutting-edge research, clinical treatments, and comprehensive patient and family support programs. The organization partners with leading medical institutions to advance scientific understanding of childhood cancers and provides services not covered by insurance, including integrative therapies, arts in medicine, and financial assistance. It operates through a family-focused model that integrates medical, emotional, and practical support from diagnosis through survivorship.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $537K
    RESEARCH SUPPORT - CONSORTIUM PARTNERSHOPE & HEROES HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUPPORTING RESEARCH, CLINICAL SERVICES, AND PROGRAMMING IN PEDIATRIC MEDICINE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. HOPE & HEROES RECENTLY CREATED THE HOPE & HEROES MEDICAL RESEARCH CONSORTIUM, AN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CANCERS
  2. #2 $1.91M
    SUPPORTING FAMILIES, FIGHTING CANCERHOPE & HEROES FUNDS THE MOST ADVANCED RESEARCH A TREATMENTS, AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE NOT COVERED BY STANDARD INSURANCE PLANS. USING AN INTEGRATED, FAMILY-FOCUSED APPROACH, HOPE & HEROES PARTNERS WITH MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CARE AND ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR PATIENTS FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TREATMENT AND BEYOND. THE ALFANO FAMILY ARTS IN MEDICINE STUDIOTHE ALFANO FAMILY ARTS IN MEDICINE (AIM) STUDIO IS AN INNOVATIVE ARTS PROGRAM, FIRST ESTABLISHED AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER IN 2004. THIS PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE UNITED STATES TO BRING CREATIVE ARTS INTO A HOSPITAL CLINICAL SETTING. THE AIM STUDIO STRIVES TO EMPOWER PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL WORKERS THROUGH ARTISITC EXPRESSION AND PLAY BEFORE AND DURING THE RIGORS OF TREATMENTTHE INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES PROGRAMTHE INTERGRATIVE THERAPIES PROGRAM OFFERS ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, REIKI, MEDITATION, YOGA AND OTHER APPROACHES TO EASE THE SIDE EFFECTS AND STRESS OF TREATMENT. SURVIVOR WELLNESS PROGRAMTHE SURVIVOR WELLNESS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR PATIENTS IN MAKING POST-TREATMENT MEDICAL DECISIONS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES, AND CONFRONTING SIDE-EFFECTS AND LONG TERM QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES. THE VALERIE FUND PSYCHO-SOCIAL & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMTHE VALERIE FUND PSYCHO-SOCIAL & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING AND OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP FAMILITIES EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR LIVES DURING A VERY STRESSFUL TIME.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Hope & Heroes Research Initiative (HHRI)
Collaborative research consortium among seven medical institutions advancing scientific understanding of pediatric cancers and developing new treatments
Integrative Therapies Program
Offers acupuncture, aromatherapy, Reiki, meditation, and yoga to ease treatment side effects and stress for pediatric cancer patients
Special Needs Fund
Provides financial assistance for urgent needs like housing, utilities, food, and transportation in coordination with medical social workers
Survivor Wellness Program
Supports post-treatment patients with medical decision-making, healthy lifestyle changes, and long-term quality of life issues
The Alfano Family Arts in Medicine (AIM) Studio
Arts program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center providing creative expression and play for patients, families, and medical staff during treatment
Valerie Fund Psycho-Social & Palliative Care Program
Provides counseling and support services to help families manage emotionally during cancer treatment
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 4 activities
    • Hosting arts and engagement events for patients and families
      Hosts quarterly group tours and artmaking events at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for pediatric oncology patients and families, fostering connection and creative engagement outside the clinical setting.
    • Operating the Survivor Wellness Program
      Supports pediatric cancer survivors in post-treatment medical decision-making, healthy lifestyle changes, and long-term quality of life through the Survivor Wellness Program, which addresses ongoing health and wellness needs after active treatment ends.
    • Providing psychosocial and palliative care support
      Provides counseling and psychosocial support services to families of pediatric cancer patients through the Valerie Fund Psycho-Social & Palliative Care Program, offering emotional and mental health support during treatment and beyond.
    • Supporting patient and family needs across the cancer journey
      Provides comprehensive, ongoing support to children and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment survivorship across the NY Tri-State area, serving over 1,000 newly diagnosed children annually with medical, emotional, financial, and logistical assistance.
  • Cancer Research Funding 2 activities
    • Advancing collaborative pediatric cancer research
      Launched the Hope & Heroes Research Initiative (HHRI) and the Hope & Heroes Medical Research Consortium, collaborative research efforts involving multiple medical institutions to advance scientific understanding of child and adolescent cancers.
    • Funding pediatric cancer and blood disorder research and clinical care
      Funds life-saving, cutting-edge, and innovative research and comprehensive clinical care for children with cancer and blood disorders at leading pediatric cancer centers in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state region, including treatments not covered by standard insurance plans.
  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducting public awareness campaigns
      Distributed a feature segment to over 170 public television stations nationwide and aired regional commercials in New York City and surrounding markets on national networks during peak viewing hours to raise awareness about pediatric cancer and the organization’s mission.
  • Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
    • Creating and distributing educational and practical resources for families
      Creates and distributes practical resources such as the free guide "Back to School with Hope," which includes meal ideas, school re-entry tips, creative projects, and peer encouragement to support families during key transitions in pediatric cancer treatment.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Establishing pediatric oncology initiatives at medical centers
      Established a pediatric oncology research and treatment initiative at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, serving children across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Operating internship and mentorship programs for survivors
      Operates an internship program that connects pediatric cancer survivors with mentors in sports and media industries, supporting personal and professional development after treatment.
  • Art Integration in Healthcare Settings 1 activity
    • Operating the Alfano Family Arts in Medicine Studio
      Operates the Alfano Family Arts in Medicine (AIM) Studio at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, integrating creative expression into clinical care for pediatric cancer patients and their families through artmaking and creative activities.
  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance to families of pediatric cancer patients
      Provides direct financial assistance to families of pediatric cancer patients through the Special Needs Fund and other named funds (e.g., Wasily Family Fund, Moppie's Love Fund, Titi Fund) for housing, utilities, food, clothing, education, transportation, and other urgent needs, supporting over 100 families annually.
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
    • Providing integrative therapies for pediatric cancer patients
      Offers integrative therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, Reiki, meditation, and yoga to pediatric cancer patients to reduce treatment-related side effects and stress, supporting emotional and physical well-being during treatment.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.24M
Contributions & grants$8.85M107%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$-613K
expenses
Total expenses$5.45M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.60M
Grants paid out$2.79M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.45M
Cash$12.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.64M
Net assets$11.81M
Liquid reserves28.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +40.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT BOMERSBACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $326K
MICHAEL WEINER TREASURER, FOUNDER 2 $235K
CHRISTOPHER CLEMENTE CONTROLLER 40 $144K
KYLER HALE DEVELOPMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER 40 $137K
KADESHA WASHINGTON COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER 40 $122K
board members · 20
  • ABIGAIL HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY PRITCHARD MD — DIRECTOR
  • BRETT EPSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA AZARIAN — DIRECTOR
  • DOUGLAS V CANNALIATO — DIRECTOR
  • FREDRICA FORD — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY B KURTZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN AZARIAN — DIRECTOR
  • JORDAN ORANGE — DIRECTOR
  • MARIANNE BROWN — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL C BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • PETER CIESZKO — DIRECTOR
  • PETER LEIGH — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT F CUDEQUEST — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT KAPITO — PRESIDENT
  • SAM RITER — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT PRINCE — DIRECTOR
  • SHARON KURTZ — DIRECTOR
  • SHARON PRINCE — DIRECTOR
  • STERGIOS ZACHAROULIS MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • CT Insider Partner — Featured Beth Redd's story, highlighting the impact of Hope & Heroes.
  • Clare Watkins Partner — Shared her experience with osteosarcoma and integrative therapies to support other families.
  • Cody Partner — Family shared their story to offer encouragement to others navigating childhood cancer.
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Hosts the Alfano Family Arts in Medicine Studio
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Hosts the Alfano Family Arts in Medicine Studio at its clinical site.
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Hosts the pediatric oncology program and research enterprise supported by Hope & Heroes.
  • Dr. Judy Marcus Partner — Physician who provided long-term medical and emotional support to Cody during and after cancer treatment.
  • Ian Partner — Shared his journey of surviving childhood cancer twice to inspire hope and demonstrate the impact of care and community.
  • Meg Ryan Partner — Featured on the public television series Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
  • Michael Weiner, MD Partner — Founder & Treasurer of Hope & Heroes
  • NY Tri-State pediatric cancer centers Partner — Collaborates with seven leading pediatric cancer centers in the NY Tri-State area to deliver care and support services.
  • New York Daily News Partner — Media outlet whose coverage of a patient’s story with Tino Martinez inspired the organization’s name and raised public awareness.
  • Premier pediatric cancer centers Partner — Collaborates with leading pediatric cancer centers in the NY–NJ–CT region to deliver care and advance research.
  • Rhett Partner — Family shared his story of navigating cancer with Hope & Heroes to highlight positive outcomes and resilience.
  • Rhett Taylor Partner — Family shared their story to support Hope & Heroes' outreach and awareness efforts.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates on a quarterly event series offering group tours and artmaking for pediatric oncology patients.
  • Tino Martinez Partner — Baseball player who pledged donations per RBI to support childhood cancer care, inspiring public engagement with the organization.
  • pediatric cancer centers Partner — Funded by Hope & Heroes to support research and clinical care for childhood cancer and blood disorders.
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.

  • Barrier Reduction for Treatment Continuity
    methodology: barrier_reduction
    By removing non-medical barriers such as transportation and housing instability, treatment continuity is maintained, because logistical and socioeconomic challenges are critical determinants of whether children can complete life-saving therapies.
  • Community and Peer-Based Resilience Building
    methodology: community_resilience_model
    By fostering community connections, peer relationships, and shared experiences—including through arts engagement and storytelling—emotional well-being and resilience are strengthened, because social support mitigates isolation and trauma during and after treatment.
  • Family-Centered, Holistic Care Model
    methodology: family-centered_care
    By addressing medical, emotional, social, and practical needs within a unified, family-focused framework, care continuity and patient resilience improve, because non-medical barriers and psychosocial stressors directly impact treatment adherence and long-term thriving.
  • Integrated Research and Clinical Care
    methodology: integrated_research_clinical_care
    By funding and integrating high-level pediatric oncology research with clinical treatment, advances in care are accelerated and translated directly to patient outcomes, because scientific discovery and medical practice inform one another in real time.
  • Precision Pediatric Oncology
    methodology: precision-pediatric-oncology
    By supporting targeted therapies and immunotherapy, treatments become more effective and less toxic, because biologically precise interventions reduce collateral damage and improve long-term health for pediatric cancer survivors.