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THE THOMAS MATTHEW MILOSCIA FOUNDATION INC

PORT JEFFERSON, NY · EIN 811835042 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · thomasmiloscia.com

revenue

$17K

expenses

$19K

net assets

$61K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSES OF THE THOMAS MATTHEW MILOSCIA FOUNDATION,INC.(THE CORPORATION)ARE TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC SECONDARY EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL IN MINEOLA, NY, IN SUCH AMOUNTS AND AT SUCH TIMES AS THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION MAY DETERMINE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN NEED,IN MEMORY OF THOMAS MATTHEW MILOSCIA. "THOMAS"-A FORMER CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO EMBODIED THE VALUES OF KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY, AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM WHICH THOMAS BENEFITTED DURING HIS FIGHT WITH CANCER, BY RENDERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY CORPORATION, FOUNDATION, AGENCY INSTITUTION OR OTHER ENTITY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY HOSPITAL OR UNIVERSITY)THAT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR, AND DEVOTED TO THE REALIZATION OF CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND THAT IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE COD

profile · synthesized from sources

The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients by providing financial assistance and gift-in-kind donations to ease the burden of treatment. It also funds a scholarship at Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY, in memory of Thomas Miloscia, a former student who exemplified compassion and resilience during his battle with cancer. The foundation operates in Port Jefferson, NY, and serves families primarily in the Long Island and New York metropolitan area.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Be a Bright Spot Gift Bags

Distributes gift bags designed to bring comfort and joy to young cancer patients during hospital stays

Cancer Patient Financial Assistance

Provides direct grants to cancer patients aged 13–29 to help with financial burdens related to treatment and family needs

Chaminade High School Scholarship

Funds a scholarship at Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY, for students in need, in honor of Thomas Miloscia’s legacy

Gift-in-Kind Donations

Supplies hospitals with items such as Xbox consoles, tote bags, and hats to improve the hospital experience for pediatric and young adult cancer patients

Summer Camp Sponsorship

Sponsors camp programs for families affected by cancer, providing respite and support

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Adopting families during holidays to provide gifts
  
  Adopts families of adolescent and young adult cancer patients during the holiday season to provide Christmas and Thanksgiving gifts, including five families at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and a total of 50 families annually.
- Distributing gift cards for food and necessities to cancer patients
  
  Provides gift cards to oncology patients for food, necessities, or holiday gifts, including distributing 50 grocery gift cards during Thanksgiving and $3,000 in gift cards for restaurants and wellness services to pediatric and AYA oncology patients.
Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 2 activities
- Providing in-kind gifts to improve patient hospital experience
  
  Delivers donated gifts such as Xbox consoles, hats, tote bags, and Bright Spot gift bags to adolescent and young adult cancer patients in hospitals, including donations of 13 Xbox One systems and 200 gift bags to AYA units.
- Supporting summer camp programs for children affected by cancer
  
  Sponsors summer camp programs for children affected by cancer, including funding for over 100 children through partner organizations and directly sponsoring 12 children and 10 children to attend Camp Kesem and Camp H.O.P.E.
Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Direct financial assistance to adolescent and young adult cancer patients
  
  Provides direct financial grants to cancer patients aged 13–29 to reduce the financial burden on their families.
Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding 501(c)(3) organizations supporting cancer care
  
  Provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations, particularly hospitals and universities that supported Thomas Matthew Miloscia during his cancer treatment.
Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships at Chaminade High School
  
  Funds scholarships for students in need at Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY, including through a named scholarship established in memory of Thomas Matthew Miloscia. The foundation donated $75,000 to support this initiative.
Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for cancer-affected families
  
  Organizes and hosts fundraising events such as "Kickball for Cancer" and ticketed events to support children and families affected by cancer.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$17K

Contributions & grants$20K120%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$19K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$61K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$61K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.6%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2

CHRISTINE MILOSCIA — Director
DR KASIA J PRZECHODZKA — MED DIRECTOR

relationships · 19

Who they work with

Beta Theta Pi Partner — Fraternity that supports the Thomas Miloscia Foundation through fundraising and community events.
Beta Theta Pi Partner — Fundraises to support the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation.
Beta Theta Pi Chapter at Sacred Heart University Partner — Conducts fundraising activities in support of The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation.
Camp H.O.P.E Partner — Sent children of cancer patients to Camp H.O.P.E
Camp Kesem Partner — Sponsored children to attend Camp Kesem
Chaminade High School Partner — Hosts a scholarship funded by the foundation in Thomas’s name for students.
Chaminade High School Partner — Partner institution where the foundation seeks to establish a named scholarship in memory of Thomas Miloscia.
Chaminade High School Partner — Receives funding from the foundation for a named scholarship in memory of Thomas.
Chaminade High School Partner — Receives funding from the foundation to award scholarships to students in need.
Cohen Children’s Medical Center Partner — Receives in-kind donations including Xbox consoles and gift bags for pediatric oncology patients.
Fidelity Investments Government — Brokerage house facilitating stock donations to the foundation.
Friends of Karen (FOK) Partner — Recognized as an organization that supported Thomas during his cancer fight
Make-A-Wish Partner — Recognized as an organization that supported Thomas during his cancer fight
Quick-way Sanitation Partner — Provided a 30-yard dumpster for the beach cleanup event.
Recipient of Grant Partner — Organization that received a grant to host summer camp for children affected by cancer.
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the hospital to identify and support families of adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
Stony Brook Hospital Partner — Receives Bright Spot gift bags and gift card donations for pediatric and adolescent/young adult oncology patients.
Stony Brook Medicine Partner — Recognized as an organization that supported Thomas during his cancer fight
Stony Brook University Cancer Center Partner — Receives gift card donations for oncology patients to purchase food and necessities.

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.

Direct Patient Support Through Financial and Emotional Interventions

methodology: direct_patient_support
By providing direct financial grants, holiday support, and comfort items like gift bags, the foundation improves quality of life for adolescent and young adult cancer patients, because addressing non-medical and emotional needs reduces psychological burden and increases resilience during treatment.
Full Volunteer Operation to Maximize Mission Impact

methodology: volunteer_operated_model
By operating with a 100% volunteer staff, the foundation ensures that all donated funds directly support patient care and programming, because eliminating administrative overhead increases donor trust and financial efficiency.
Memorialized Grantmaking for Legacy and Impact

methodology: beneficiary-inspired_grantmaking
By directing grantmaking toward institutions that supported Thomas Matthew Miloscia during his cancer treatment and by funding scholarships in his name, the foundation honors his legacy while producing sustained support for causes he was connected to, because personal connection ensures authenticity and enduring commitment.