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JOSEPH MICHAEL CHUBBUCK FOUNDATION INC
ROME, NY · EIN 463739937 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · thejmcf.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The Organization's mission is to serve the New York State Counties of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga in the following ways: to provide funding for cancer research and education, raise awareness in order to advance cures or aid in treatments, aid those currently suffering, promote prevention and early detection, and help guide and advocate for families and patients battling all types of cancers; to provide support to Child Life Programs located in charitable facilities such as hospitals, foundations, and/or treatment centers, provide funding for equipment to charitable hospitals, foundations, Hospices, and other charitable treatment centers, and offer grants and financial assistance to individuals or families in crisis displaying a need. We will develop a cancer hotline to aid in advocacy and promote knowledge and awareness of cancer care that include whereabouts of available treatment facilities. We network within the community to raise awareness of our mission in order to bet

profile · synthesized from sources

The Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation Inc. provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families in New York's Central Region, focusing on those undergoing active treatment. The foundation offers direct aid for non-medical expenses such as utilities, rent, transportation, and groceries, and supports hospitals and hospices with equipment donations. It also connects patients with resources and information to navigate cancer care.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Equipment Grant Program
Offers grants to hospitals, hospices, and treatment centers for essential equipment such as sleeper chairs for caregivers
Patient Assistance Program
Provides direct financial aid to cancer patients undergoing treatment for expenses not covered by insurance, including rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries; payments are made directly to vendors
Resource and Advocacy Support
Provides informational resources, referral guidance, and advocacy tools including links to top cancer centers and key questions for oncologists
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 3 activities
    • Cancer patient advocacy and resource navigation
      Provides advocacy support to cancer patients by offering links to top cancer treatment centers, guidance on questions to ask during oncology consultations, and a resources page with connections to the American Cancer Society, hospice, palliative care, and caregiver support services. Plans include developing a cancer hotline to increase awareness and access to care.
    • Financial assistance for cancer patients and families
      Provides cash and non-cash financial assistance to individuals undergoing cancer treatment for expenses not covered by insurance, including rent, utilities, transportation, groceries, and medically necessary equipment. Payments are often made directly to vendors and utility companies to ensure funds are used for intended purposes.
    • Gift card donation and distribution program
      Accepts and distributes non-cash donations in the form of gift cards for gas, groceries, retail stores (e.g., Target, Walmart), and drugstores to support cancer patients and their families with daily living and treatment-related expenses.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
    • Distribution of medical and support equipment to healthcare facilities
      Donates medical and comfort equipment, such as sleeper chairs, to charitable hospitals, hospices, and cancer treatment centers to support caregivers and improve patient care environments.
    • Funding for medical equipment at healthcare facilities
      Funds and awards grants to hospitals, hospices, treatment centers, and charitable foundations to purchase medical equipment, supporting improved patient care and facility capacity.
  • Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
    • Monthly nutrition workshops for cancer support
      Hosts monthly nutrition workshops aimed at supporting cancer patients and families with dietary guidance during treatment.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Support for cancer research and education
      Funds cancer research and education initiatives, raises awareness to advance cures and treatments, and promotes prevention and early detection of cancer.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Volunteer-supported fundraising events
      Organizes and participates in fundraising events such as golf tournaments and road races, supported by volunteers who assist with logistics, guest services, and event preparation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$47K80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$7
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$58K
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BETH BULAWA — Director
  • BRANDON FLEMING — Director
  • DAVE RAPKE — Director
  • JAN ELLIOTT — Director
  • JENNIFER LEMON — Director
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • ALDI Partner — Provider of grocery gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Amazon Partner — Distributes the book 'Strength Beyond Measure' whose proceeds support the foundation's mission.
  • American Cancer Society Network — Recognized and listed by the American Cancer Society as a financial assistance resource for cancer patients.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Linked on the foundation's resources page for cancer patients and families.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Provides resource linkage to American Cancer Society for patient and family support.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Resource partner providing cancer-related information and support services.
  • Barnes & Noble Partner — Distributes the book 'Strength Beyond Measure' whose proceeds support the foundation's mission.
  • Citgo Partner — Provider of gas gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Colorectal Cancer Alliance Partner — Resource partner providing information and support for colorectal cancer patients.
  • Fast Trac Partner — Provider of gas gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Goodshop.com Partner — Platform that donates a percentage of online purchases to the foundation when supporters shop through its site.
  • Hannaford Partner — Provider of grocery gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Hospice in New Hartford Partner — Provides resource linkage to Hospice in New Hartford for end-of-life care support.
  • HospiceNet.org Partner — Resource partner providing hospice and end-of-life care information.
  • Hospices Partner — Receives donated equipment such as sleeper chairs from the foundation.
  • Hospices Partner — Recipient of donated equipment such as sleeper chairs.
  • Jessica's Heroes Partner — Provides resource linkage to Jessica's Heroes for pediatric cancer family support.
  • Jessica's Heroes Partner — Resource partner providing support for families facing pediatric cancer.
  • MDAnderson Partner — Provides resource linkage to MDAnderson for cancer treatment and support information.
  • MDAnderson Partner — Resource partner providing cancer treatment and support group information.
  • Price Chopper Partner — Provider of grocery gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Roswell Park Partner — Provides resource linkage to Roswell Park for cancer care and support services.
  • Roswell Park Partner — Resource partner providing cancer treatment services.
  • Sloan Kettering Partner — Provides resource linkage to Sloan Kettering for cancer treatment and patient resources.
  • Sloan Kettering Partner — Resource partner providing cancer treatment and research information.
  • Stewart’s Partner — Provider of gas gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • Sunoco Partner — Provider of gas gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • TOPS Partner — Provider of grocery gift cards distributed to cancer patients for assistance.
  • The KEYS Program Partner — Provides resource linkage to The KEYS Program for additional patient and family support services.
  • The KEYS Program Partner — Resource partner providing supportive services, likely for children or families affected by illness.
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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 Financial and Material Assistance to Reduce Treatment Barriers
    methodology: direct_financial_assistance
    By providing direct financial aid, gift cards for essentials, and paying vendors directly, the foundation reduces financial and logistical barriers to cancer treatment and basic well-being, because alleviating economic stress improves patients' ability to focus on recovery and adhere to care plans.
  • Integrated Cancer Support Model Linking Patient Care, Institutions, and Research
    methodology: integrated_cancer_support_model
    By combining direct patient support with funding for institutional resources and cancer research, the foundation advances a holistic approach to cancer care, because aligning individual, clinical, and scientific efforts produces broader and more sustainable improvements in patient outcomes and treatment advancement.
  • Referral-Based Targeting of Patients in Active Treatment
    methodology: referral_based_assistance
    By using medical professionals to refer patients who are actively undergoing treatment, the foundation ensures timely and appropriate support reaches those most vulnerable during care, because clinician-mediated identification increases accuracy, urgency, and integration with clinical needs.