named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Diabetes Prevention Program
Community-based initiative led by CDC-recognized lifestyle coaches that educates at-risk and underserved populations on nutrition, glucose management, and lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes progression.
Hamptons Garden Gala
Annual fundraising event founded in 2021 that raises over $1 million for diabetes research and awareness, supporting clinical trials and innovative therapies.
MSC Therapy Clinical Trial Support
Funds and advocates for pioneering mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy trials targeting kidney disease and severe diabetes complications, including the first U.S.-funded pilot trial.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 2 activities
- Conducting at-home diagnostic testing and health risk assessmentsProvides home-based blood spot test kits to measure biomarkers including Vitamin D, Omega-3 Index, CRP, HbA1c, Magnesium, and T1D autoantibodies for assessing cellular inflammation, diabetes risk, and complication risks in individuals with type 1, type 2, and prediabetes, followed by health coaching consultations.
- Operating diabetes prevention and education programs for underserved communitiesRuns a Diabetes Prevention Program and holistic nutrition education initiatives that serve underrepresented and marginalized populations, focusing on early detection, prevention, and innovative diagnostic testing protocols.
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Diabetes and Kidney Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding diabetes and chronic disease researchFunds academic research, early-stage health technology innovation, and clinical trials focused on diabetes, chronic inflammation, and related complications, including the first U.S. pilot trial using MSC therapy for severe diabetes and kidney disease.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising and educational events for diabetes researchHosts high-profile fundraising and educational events such as the Hamptons Garden Gala, annual summer events for 200 guests, and conferences in New York City to promote diabetes research, raise over $1 million, and educate the public on scientific advancements.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Providing women’s health education and support programsOperates a Women’s Health Program that educates women from diverse backgrounds on hormonal health, chronic inflammation, and diabetes prevention, and hosts monthly Zoom discussions and networking events to support female leadership and peer support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$318K
Contributions & grants$345K108%
Program service revenue$18K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-45K
expenses
Total expenses$135K
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead48%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$62K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$191K
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$191K
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA SILVERSTEIN | PRESIDENT | 5 | $56K |
board members · 3
- CARRIE PACKIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELENA ULANSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROGER SILVERSTEIN — TREASURER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Beryl Consulting Group Partner — Co-hosted the Healthcare, Biotech, Life Sciences & AI Conference with the Silverstein Dream Foundation.
- Diabetes Research Institute Partner — Collaborative research partner supported by the foundation.
- Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Partner — Patricia and Roger Silverstein have supported the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation since 2020 and co-founded the Hamptons Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds for diabetes.
- Dominican Women's Development Center Partner — Collaborates with the Dominican Women's Development Center on community health and economic development initiatives.
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Government — Alexandra Stanton was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center and led its first major real estate expansion.
- Macmillan Cancer Support Partner — Everett Kamin serves as an Impact Investment and Board Advisor to Macmillan Cancer Support, a UK-based charity.
- Many Hopes Partner — Elena Ulansky serves on the board of Many Hopes and supports initiatives to break the cycle of poverty for children facing adversity.
- National Jewish Health Partner — Organization that provided treatments for asthma and allergies, influencing the foundation's founding inspiration.
- National Jewish Health Partner — Roger Silverstein is a member of the Council of National Trustees of National Jewish Health and co-founder and chair emeritus of the AIR Society, a fundraising arm of the organization.
- Opal Group Partner — Collaborated with Opal Group to host the Investing in Healthcare event.
- Opal Group Partner — Collaborated with Opal Group to present the Investing in Healthcare event.
- Patricia And Roger Silverstein Partner — Hosts the Hamptons Garden Gala event in support of the foundation.
- Patricia and Roger Silverstein Partner — Hosted the Hamptons Garden Gala in support of the foundation's mission.
- The Cure Alliance Partner — Collaborative research partner supported by the foundation.
- University of Chicago Partner — Collaborates on islet transplantation research and clinical advancement for Type 1 diabetes.
- University of Chicago Partner — Supported through research initiatives via Eledon.
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.
- Mission-Driven Investment and Innovation Scalingmethodology: mission-driven_investmentBy combining philanthropic capital, strategic support, and healthcare expertise, the organization accelerates diabetes prevention and care innovations, because blending funding with technical guidance maximizes the impact and scalability of early-stage health technologies.
- Targeted Prevention Through Biomarker and Nutrient Interventionmethodology: inflammation-targeted_preventionBy identifying and mitigating chronic inflammation through biomarker testing and targeted nutrient optimization—particularly Vitamin D—the organization prevents diabetes onset and complications, because inflammation is a root biological driver of metabolic disease.
- Translational Research Accelerationmethodology: translational_research_accelerationBy prioritizing clinical-stage innovations and accelerating the translation of laboratory discoveries into accessible therapies, the organization shortens the path from scientific breakthrough to patient impact, because late-stage development de-risks and scales life-changing treatments.
- Women-Centered Health Empowerment Modelmethodology: women-centered_health_empowermentBy empowering women as primary caregivers through health education, leadership development, and peer support networks, the organization improves family and community well-being, because women’s self-care cascades into broader health engagement and resilience.