named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance for Families
Provides financial support to families across the U.S. covering treatment-related costs for children with brain tumors, enabling them to focus on emotional and medical care.
Michael’s Race for Hope
Annual signature event held in Washington, D.C., each May to raise funds and awareness for pediatric brain tumor research and family support.
Research Grants
Offers grants to researchers and institutions involved in discovering cures for pediatric brain tumors.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding research for cures to pediatric brain tumorsProvides grants to researchers working to discover cures for pediatric brain tumors, with funds raised through events like the annual Race for Hope supporting these scientific efforts.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizing the annual Race for Hope (Michael’s Race) eventHosts an annual signature event in Washington, D.C. every May to raise awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research and family support programs.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing financial and emotional support to families of children with pediatric brain tumorsOffers financial and emotional assistance to families across the country who are managing the challenges of pediatric brain tumor treatment, with documented support provided to over 2,500 families as of the latest reporting.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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Grants paid out$38K
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
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Net assets$32K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CHERYL MARRIOTT — DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
- JULIE MARRIOTT — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- ROBERT G PHELAN JR — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Childrens Hospital Partner — Provides medical treatment for pediatric brain tumor patients supported by Friends4Michael Foundation
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Provides medical care for children supported by Friends4Michael Foundation.
- Facebook Partner — Active Facebook page used for community engagement and awareness.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media presence on LinkedIn for outreach and engagement.
- Make A Wish Foundation Partner — Collaborated to fulfill a wish for Nicky Rutherford to be a pilot for a day.
- Newburgh Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a fundraising event to support the Friends4Michael Foundation.
- Pinterest Partner — Pinterest profile used for visual storytelling and awareness.
- Race for Hope Partner — Collaborates with Race for Hope, referred to as “Michael’s Run,” to raise funds for brain tumor research.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Partner — Provides clinical care and research environment for pediatric oncology patients.
- Twitter Partner — Twitter account used to share updates and engage supporters.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts foundation videos on Vimeo for public viewing and outreach.
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.
- Community-Driven Support Networkmethodology: community-driven_support_networkBy building a connected community of families, donors, social workers, and team members, the organization amplifies its impact and sustains long-term engagement, because collective participation strengthens emotional support and resource mobilization.
- Family-Centered Financial Reliefmethodology: financial_hardship_supportBy reducing financial barriers and streamlining assistance processes, the organization enables families to focus on emotional support and caregiving during pediatric brain tumor treatment, because lowering logistical and economic stress improves family well-being and treatment engagement.
- Memory- and Story-Based Advocacymethodology: story-based-advocacyBy honoring Michael’s memory and amplifying personal stories of affected children and families, the organization raises public awareness and drives support for pediatric brain tumor research, because emotional narratives increase donor engagement and advocacy momentum.
- Pediatric Brain Tumor–Focused Missionmethodology: pediatric-brain-tumor-focusBy concentrating exclusively on children with brain tumors, the organization aligns all efforts toward a specific population to maximize relevance and impact, because targeted focus enhances service design, advocacy, and research alignment.