irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $65KTHE CHICK MISSION WORKS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ONCOFERTILITY CARE THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, AND STORYTELLING THAT CONNECTS SURVIVORS AND MEDICAL EXPERTS WITH LEGISLATORS.
- #2 $33KTHROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CORPORATE, COLLEGIATE, AND HIGH SCHOOL SETTINGS, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO NAVIGATE HEALTHCARE BARRIERS AND ADVOCATE FOR ACCESS TO CANCER CARE AND FERTILITY SERVICES.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Fertility Preservation Access
State-level policy advocacy to mandate insurance coverage for fertility preservation for cancer patients, currently active in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and other states
High School Student Ambassador Program
Educational initiative that trains high school students in advocacy, public speaking, and leadership while raising awareness about oncofertility issues
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Infertility Support and Assisted Reproductive Services 3 activities
- Deliver educational programs on fertility and cancerConducts educational sessions in corporate, collegiate, and high school settings featuring speakers from the Medical Advisory Board and Survivorship Program to raise awareness about fertility challenges for women, including those affected by cancer, and to help individuals navigate healthcare barriers.
- Facilitate fertility preservation through clinic partnershipsPartners with 100 fertility clinic locations across the country to enable access to fertility preservation services for cancer patients, supporting the delivery of care coordinated through the Hope Grant Program.
- Provide need-based grants for fertility preservationOperates the Hope Grant Program to provide financial assistance for fertility preservation procedures, such as egg freezing, to newly diagnosed female cancer patients based on financial need, insurance status, and medical protocol. The program operates in ten states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Accept cryptocurrency and vehicle donationsAccepts cryptocurrency donations via a partnership with The Giving Block, which converts digital assets to US dollars, and facilitates vehicle donations through a third-party program, with proceeds supporting women battling cancer.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocate for state-level fertility preservation insurance coverageConducts policy advocacy to expand insurance coverage for fertility preservation by supporting legislation in multiple states, including successful advocacy for New York Medicaid coverage (A2686), Georgia HB 94, Florida HB 677, Pennsylvania HB 2649, and Nevada AB 428, and connecting cancer survivors with legislators to advance oncofertility care access.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Build youth advocacy and leadership capacityTrains high school students through the High School Student Ambassador Program, providing education and skill development in public speaking, advocacy, fundraising, event organizing, and financial planning, with three cohorts enrolled since early 2025.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in mission activitiesOffers volunteer opportunities including on-site event support in New York City, membership on the Peeps Committee, and participation in the Chick Mission Ambassador volunteer corps to support organizational programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.73M
Contributions & grants$1.94M112%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$58K3%
Other revenue$-269K
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$263K
Grants paid out$568K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.55M
Cash$1.46M
Investments$0
Liabilities$255K
Net assets$1.30M
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY WEISS | EXEC. DIRECTOR, MEMBER EMERITUS | 30 | $122K |
board members · 10
- AMANDA RICE — FOUNDER/CEO
- AMY SCHNEIDKRAUT KESSLER — DIRECTOR
- DANA PETITTO — DIRECTOR
- DR JAIME KNOPMAN — CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
- EMILY FRITZ — TREASURER
- JAMIE PARROT — DIRECTOR
- JANE RICE — SECRETARY
- LAURIE KATZ — PRESIDENT
- LINDSEY VANEGMOND — DIRECTOR
- NAOMI WENDER LESLIE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- 100 Fertility Clinic Locations Partner — Network of fertility clinics collaborating with The Chick Mission to provide fertility preservation services to cancer patients.
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing medical research and clinical expertise
- CCRM Fertility Houston Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility care services expertise
- CCRM Fertility IRMS Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing fertility treatment expertise
- CCRM Fertility Miami Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility care expertise
- CCRM Fertility New York Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing clinical expertise
- Camryn More Partner — Advocacy & Education Program Associate who coordinates corporate educational event collaborations.
- Careasy Partner — Third-party platform through which The Chick Mission accepts vehicle donations.
- Carnegie Hill OBGYN Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing women's health expertise
- Carrot Fertility Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing fertility benefits expertise
- Columbia University Fertility Center Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility care expertise
- EMD Serono Funder — Provides continued financial support for The Chick Mission’s Collegiate Educational Program.
- Facebook Network — Official presence on Facebook for awareness and engagement.
- Funraise Partner — Platform used to host student ambassador fundraising pages.
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing academic and clinical expertise
- Instagram Network — Official presence on Instagram for awareness and engagement.
- Izzi Wayner Partner — Director of Development who manages corporate sponsorship opportunities and deeper company involvement.
- LinkedIn Network — Official presence on LinkedIn for awareness and engagement.
- Medical Experts Partner — Collaborates with medical experts to inform policy advocacy and connect with legislators on oncofertility care.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing oncology and fertility expertise
- Microsoft Partner — Uses Microsoft Forms for volunteer interest intake.
- Montefiore Medical Center Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing clinical and academic expertise
- NYU Langone Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing clinical fertility expertise
- Onboarded fertility clinics Partner — Fertility clinics that participate in the Hope Grant Program and submit applications on behalf of patients.
- Progyny Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization contributing fertility benefits and data expertise
- RMA of New Jersey Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility care expertise
- RMA of New York Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility treatment expertise
- Representative Bridget Kosierowski Partner — Legislative sponsor of Pennsylvania House Bill 2649 to mandate fertility preservation coverage.
- Shady Grove Fertility Houston Partner — Medical Advisory Board member organization providing fertility care expertise
- The Giving Block Partner — Partnership to accept and process cryptocurrency donations, with automatic conversion to US dollars.
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.
- Education as Empowerment and Advocacy Capacity Buildingmethodology: education-as-empowermentBy providing education on reproductive health and fertility preservation in institutional and youth settings, the organization empowers individuals to make informed health decisions and builds a pipeline of advocates, because knowledge increases agency and long-term systemic engagement.
- Integrated Advocacy and Grantmaking for Systemic Policy Changemethodology: advocacy-and-grantmaking-to-drive-policy-changeBy combining direct financial assistance, education, and policy advocacy, the organization creates a multi-pronged approach that normalizes insurance coverage for fertility preservation, because sustained change requires both individual support and structural reform.
- Storytelling for Policy Changemethodology: storytelling-for-policy-changeBy sharing personal stories of cancer survivors and medical experts with policymakers, the organization increases the emotional and political impact of advocacy efforts, because lived experience drives legislative empathy and action on oncofertility care access.