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Nicholas Pedone Foundation
Glen Head, NY · EIN 464459636 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · fighthardsmilebig.org
revenue
$-5K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$437K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Cancer Education and Outreach to community,specifically children,fighting cancer.The Organization mission and goal is to "To deliver smiles to courageous kids fighting cancer and encourage them to always Fight Hard Smile Big!"

profile · synthesized from sources

The Nicholas Pedone Foundation honors the memory of Nicholas Pedone, a child who battled neuroblastoma, by delivering emotional support and joy to children fighting cancer. The foundation funds hospital-based programs and services that enhance the well-being of pediatric oncology patients, primarily through partnerships with medical centers in New York. Its initiatives focus on improving patients' emotional resilience with the guiding motto "Fight Hard Smile Big."

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

HOP4Kids
Funds local hospital outreach projects to improve the emotional well-being and healing process of pediatric oncology patients through play, technology, and comfort services.
Nicky's Nest
A dedicated pediatric oncology playroom at Cohen Children's Medical Center, funded with a $250,000 grant and enhanced with donations for TVs, gaming carts, and a Child Life Assistant.
Nicky's Sunrise Express
Provides in-camp transportation for young cancer patients and siblings at Sunrise Camp Association of Long Island, funded with a $150,000 grant.
Quinny - The Facility Dog Program
Funds a dedicated oncology facility dog, Quinny, at Cohen Children's Medical Center to provide emotional support and assist with medical procedures for pediatric patients.
smilePAKs for Cancer Warriors
Distributes care packages filled with comforting items to children fighting cancer across the U.S., designed to deliver joy and encouragement.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 6 activities
    • Conducting cancer education and outreach for children affected by cancer
      Conducts education and outreach programs targeting children affected by cancer, providing age-appropriate support and resources to promote understanding and emotional resilience.
    • Equipping pediatric oncology facilities with recreational and therapeutic technology
      Funds the installation of TVs, Xbox consoles, iPads, and computers in pediatric oncology units to support patient well-being, connectivity, and therapeutic engagement. Includes equipping 43 patient rooms with LG Smart TVs at Cohen Children's Medical Center and funding iPads for chemotherapy patients and Child Life Specialists.
    • Funding legacy and milestone recognition programs for pediatric cancer patients
      Supports legacy bead and bracelet programs for pediatric cancer patients to commemorate treatment milestones and transitions, including providing a custom Nicholas Pedone Foundation bead as the first in a series and legacy bracelets for those transitioning out of chemotherapy.
    • Operating the HOP4Kids program for emotional support in clinical settings
      Operates the HOP4Kids program to deliver emotional support and encouragement to children fighting cancer in hospitals and cancer clinics, promoting resilience through the message "Fight Hard Smile Big."
    • Providing emotional support and encouragement to pediatric cancer patients
      Delivers smiles and emotional support to children fighting cancer to inspire hope, resilience, and positivity, in memory of Nicholas Pedone. This includes ongoing encouragement during treatment and transition phases.
    • Supporting therapeutic programs and facility enhancements in pediatric oncology units
      Funds therapeutic initiatives such as the placement of a facility dog (Quinny) through Tails of Support, supports magician bedside visits, and funds Gamer Outreach Karts and desktop computers for teen spaces in pediatric oncology units like Nicky's Nest.
  • Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
    • Distributing smilePAK care packages to children fighting cancer
      Distributes care packages called smilePAKs to children fighting cancer across the United States, containing a backpack, personalized bag tag, fleece blanket, and cuddly pal. Over 1,700 smilePAKs have been distributed to date.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding camp access and sibling inclusion programs for pediatric cancer patients
      Awards a $150,000 grant to the Sunrise Camp Association of Long Island to fund in-camp ground transfers for children with cancer and their siblings, supporting inclusive and accessible camp experiences.
  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
    • Producing childhood cancer awareness content
      Produced an awareness video featuring Nicholas Pedone’s family and friends to support childhood cancer awareness and promote the foundation’s mission.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Supporting hospital-based therapeutic and recreational projects
      Funds specific therapeutic and recreational initiatives, including a $25,000 gift to the Game-On Project at Winthrop University Hospital and a $17,500 gift to the “Relax and Recharge” project at the Cancer Center 4 Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop University Hospital.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding pediatric oncology facility improvements and programs
      Provides grants to support capital improvements and specialized programs in pediatric oncology care, including a $250,000 grant to reconstruct the Pediatric HEM-ONC Playroom at Cohen Children's Medical Center, renamed “Nicky’s Nest,” and a $94,000 grant to fund a dedicated Child Life Assistant at the same facility.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$-5K
Contributions & grants$11K—
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$440K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$437K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -104.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Anthony Famigliette — Board Member
  • John Zozzaro — Board Member
  • Laura Prefette — Board Member
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Cancer Center 4 Kids - CCFK Partner — Partnered with the Nicholas Pedone Foundation to fund the “Relax and Recharge” project for pediatric oncology patients.
  • Fight Hard Smile Big Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to support children fighting cancer, including club formation and fundraising events
  • HOP4Kids Partner — Hospital Outreach Project partner that helps deliver smilePAKs to pediatric oncology patients.
  • HOP4Kids Partner — Program name for hospital outreach initiatives focused on children in medical care.
  • Montefiore Partner — Partner hospital where the Nicholas Pedone Foundation funded therapeutic technology and legacy-building programs for pediatric patients.
  • Nicholas Pedone Foundation Network — Implements the HOP4Kids program and smilePAK initiative as part of its mission to support children fighting cancer.
  • Northwell Cohen Children's Medical Center Partner — Partnered to establish and support "Nicky's Nest," a pediatric oncology playroom and care program.
  • Northwell Cohen Children's Medical Center Partner — Partnered to fund and reconstruct the Pediatric HEM-ONC Playroom, named "Nicky's Nest."
  • SMILE SQUAD Partner — Volunteer group supporting the foundation's mission to deliver smiles to children fighting cancer.
  • Smile Squad Board of Directors Coalition — Group of volunteers working alongside the founders to manage and lead the Nicholas Pedone Foundation.
  • Sunrise Camp Association of Long Island Partner — Formal partnership established in 2025, including multi-year grant funding and integration into the organization's family.
  • Winthrop University Hospital Partner — Partnered with the Nicholas Pedone Foundation to implement the Game-On Project and support pediatric patient comfort.
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.

  • Advocacy Through Public Awareness and Community Engagement
    methodology: public_awareness_advocacy
    By leveraging social media, community fundraising, and awareness campaigns, the foundation drives support for childhood cancer research because public engagement increases visibility, fosters collective action, and influences policy funding decisions.
  • Comfort-Focused Emotional Interventions in Clinical Settings
    methodology: comfort-based_emotional_support
    By delivering personalized care packages and symbolic gestures of solidarity during hospital stays, the foundation improves emotional well-being and supports healing because tactile and personalized comfort items provide psychological reassurance during medical treatment.
  • Emotional Support Through Positivity and Peer Engagement
    methodology: emotional_support_through_positivity
    By promoting resilience and positivity through the "Fight Hard Smile Big" mantra and peer-led clubs, the foundation enhances emotional well-being in children undergoing cancer treatment because positive reinforcement and peer solidarity strengthen coping mechanisms and improve psychological resilience.