irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KCALLY'S COMFORTS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IN-HOME PERSONAL SERVICES SUCH AS HAIR CUTS, MANICURES AND PEDICURES, AND SPA TREATMENTS, AS WELL AS DINNER AND COMFORT BASKETS TO FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER. 3 FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN 2022.
- #2 $19KHOLIDAY PROGRAMMING SERVED 35 FAMILIES DURING 2022. THIS PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND FAMILY UNITY DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASONS. FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO EVENTS IN WHICH THERE ARE ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FOR THANKSGIVING AS WELL AS PORCH DECORATING AND ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR CHRISTMAS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cally's Comforts
Provides in-home personal services such as haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and spa treatments, along with dinner and comfort baskets for families battling pediatric cancer
Holiday Programming
Hosts family-centered events during Thanksgiving and Christmas, including arts and crafts, porch decorating, and an Adopt a Family program to promote unity and joy
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Expanding services through multi-city operationsOperates programming in two cities—New York and Rochester, NY—supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families through established local branches.
- Offering direct financial assistance for essential living expensesProvides direct financial aid to cover rent, utility bills, car repairs, and other critical needs for families experiencing economic hardship due to pediatric cancer treatment. Awarded $640,000 in direct financial assistance since 2023.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Delivering mental health and bereavement support servicesOffers one-on-one mental health counseling and bi-monthly bereavement support groups led by a licensed therapist. Connects bereaved families with funeral services through partnerships with local providers in Florida and New York.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Distributing gas gift cards to support transportation to medical careProvides gas gift cards totaling $12,575 to help families afford safe transportation to and from medical treatments for pediatric cancer.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Facilitating VIP suite experiences at sports games for community buildingHosts families in Cally’s Crew Suites during Tampa Bay Lightning home games, providing VIP experiences to foster community and emotional support among families affected by pediatric cancer. Hosted 3,700 people through this program.
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Granting Wishes to Seriously Ill Children 1 activity
- Funding programs for meals, essentials, and family support via grantsFunds external programs that provide warm meals, comfort essentials, and financial assistance to families impacted by pediatric cancer through charitable contributions.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operating holiday programs to support family unity and meet essential needsHosts annual Thanksgiving and Christmas events featuring arts and crafts, porch decorating, and an Adopt a Family program that fulfills holiday wishes for 35 families annually. Also operates a year-round Adopt a Family initiative to meet ongoing essential needs.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Providing in-home comfort and personal support services to families affected by pediatric cancerDelivers in-home personal services, spa treatments, dinner deliveries, and comfort baskets to families during pediatric cancer treatment. Distributed over 20,000 household items and $21,170 in grocery gift cards to families over the past three years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$555K
Contributions & grants$172K31%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$34K6%
Other revenue$348K
expenses
Total expenses$303K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$338K
Cash$336K
Investments$0
Liabilities$959
Net assets$337K
Liquid reserves13.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +253.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE GRUTTADAURIO | ASSISTANT | 40 | $59K |
board members · 5
- BRYAN BEAN — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH HAEN — DIRECTOR
- KATHYRN O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR
- KYLA CALLAHAN — PRESIDENT
- RYAN CALLAHAN — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Other 501(c)(3) charities Partner — Funds other 501(c)(3) charities as part of its grantmaking program.
- Tampa Bay Lightning Partner — Provides suite experiences for families through the Cally’s Crew program during regular season home games.
- local funeral homes in Florida Partner — Partner organizations providing funeral service guidance and support to bereaved families.
- local funeral homes in New York Partner — Partner organizations providing funeral service guidance and support to bereaved families.
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.
- Continuous Family Support Modelmethodology: 24/7 family support modelBy maintaining a sustained, 24/7 presence throughout pediatric cancer treatment and beyond, we build trust and resilience in families, because consistent support reduces isolation and increases coping capacity during prolonged crises.
- Family-Centered Respite Modelmethodology: family-centered supportBy creating shared, uplifting experiences for children with pediatric cancer and their families, we strengthen emotional well-being and family bonds, because moments of togetherness act as protective buffers against the stressors of treatment.
- Personalized Crisis and Family Supportmethodology: personalized_family_supportBy tailoring support to the unique needs and circumstances of each family, we increase relevance and effectiveness, because individualized care acknowledges the distinct emotional, logistical, and medical challenges of pediatric cancer.