named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Det. Steven McDonald Memorial Scholarship
Offers scholarships to students in the NYPD community living with special needs or those who are family members of individuals with special needs.
Financial Aid Program
Provides financial support to NYPD families for specialized medical equipment, additional physical therapy, and expenses related to extended hospital stays.
Support Network Meetings
Hosts gatherings where police officers and families share experiences and receive guidance from professionals including doctors, special needs lawyers, and therapists.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Administering the Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Scholarship programRuns an annual scholarship program, open to applicants by April 15, 2026, including members of the NYPD community and their families, who have special needs or are related to individuals with special needs.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Distributing durable medical equipment to children with special needsProvides specialized durable medical equipment such as customized hand-pedal bicycles and motorized wheelchairs to children with disabilities.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a peer and family support network for families of disabled childrenOrganizes support groups and facilitated peer conversations for parents and families coping with a child’s special needs diagnosis, including a specialized group for police officers with children who have disabilities, and conducts community forums to share information on challenges faced by these families.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Participating in and fundraising through the TCS NYC MarathonEngages as a Community Level Charity in the TCS NYC Marathon, organizing teams of participants who are required to meet minimum fundraising goals to support the organization’s mission.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Providing financial assistance for medical care and therapy costs for disabled childrenOffers financial support to families of disabled children to cover expenses for medical care, intensive physical therapy not covered by NYC insurance, and costs associated with extended hospital stays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$186K111%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$144K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$371K
Cash$366K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$371K
Liquid reserves19.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 9
- DANNY SPRAGUE — CO-DIRECTOR
- DONALD HENDERSON — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER MCCARTHY — TREASURER
- JOHNNIE MOYNIHAN — TRUSTEE
- MERRITT RILEY — DIRECTOR
- RAY DUFFY — TRUSTEE
- SONNY STELLMAN — TRUSTEE
- STEVE DOYLE — RECORDING SECRETARY
- WALLY MELVIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Cardinal Dolan Government — Provided blessing and baptized a founding member's child; continues to check in on the child.
- Danny Sprague Partner — Co-founded the support initiative with Merritt Riley and provided ongoing support in establishing the organization.
- NYPD Government — Organization serves active and retired members of the New York City Police Department.
- TCS NYC Marathon Partner — Collaborates with the TCS NYC Marathon to organize a team of runners raising funds and awareness for the organization.
strategies · 2
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.
- Peer Support Through Lived Experiencemethodology: peer_support_through_lived_experienceBy connecting NYPD officers and their families who are raising children with special needs, we produce greater emotional resilience and informed decision-making because shared lived experience builds trust and reduces isolation.
- Targeted Financial Support to Reduce Barriersmethodology: targeted-scholarship-supportBy providing scholarships specifically to NYPD members affected by special needs, we increase access to critical services and reduce financial strain because targeted aid addresses systemic inequities faced by first responders navigating complex care systems.