named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Support Grants
Provides funding for educational initiatives through grants to Jesuit Mission Inc
Medical Assistance Grants
Supports cancer treatment and brain tumor research through grants to institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Wheelchair Access Program
Funds wheelchair provision and mobility support via organizations such as National Seating Mobility Inc and Numotion
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducting original research on cancer and therapy effectivenessFunds and publishes research on punctuated mutagenesis in human cancers and comparative effectiveness of music therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety in cancer patients.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Funding adaptive sports and recreational programs for wheelchair usersSupports adaptive sports initiatives through grants to organizations such as How I Roll Sports and New York Rolling Fury Corp., including funding for wheelchair-inclusive basketball tournaments and sports teams.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding cancer research and medical supportProvides grants to organizations conducting cancer research and delivering medical care, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Children's Brain Tumor Network. Also funds fertility preservation programs for women undergoing cancer treatment.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding construction of school playgroundsFinances the development of playgrounds at schools as part of community infrastructure support.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding educational initiativesProvides grants to support educational programs, including funding to Jesuit Mission Inc. for unspecified educational initiatives.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding financial and non-medical support for families affected by cancerProvides financial assistance grants to families experiencing financial toxicity due to cancer, covering non-hospital expenses such as housing, transportation, and daily living costs.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Funding volunteer-driven charitable givingSupports donations to nonprofits of members' choice based on volunteer hours completed, starting at $500 for 10 hours of service.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding wheelchair access and mobility programs for childrenAwards grants to organizations providing adaptive and power wheelchairs to children, including support for wheelchair loaner closets, mobility upgrades, and technology access through partners such as Numotion, National Seating Mobility Inc., and Enabling Technologies.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Grantmaking to local nonprofits serving the sick and underprivilegedProvides grants of up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s mission, with annual application cycles and reporting requirements for fund use.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising eventsHosts and participates in a variety of fundraising events including golf outings, softball and basketball tournaments, Impact Celebrations, bar crawls, and virtual campaigns such as Peloton rides and chess tournaments to generate revenue for its mission.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizing volunteer service eventsCoordinates volunteer activities including meal service at soup kitchens, delivering meals to homebound individuals, hosting birthday parties for underprivileged children, rebuilding disaster-damaged homes, and facilitating blood donations.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing college scholarships to students affected by cancerOffers $2,500 college tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors with personal experiences of cancer, with $72,000 awarded to 13 students in one reported cycle.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Providing direct financial assistance to families affected by cancerDirectly disburses funds to families impacted by cancer for non-hospital expenses, including $145,000 provided to 32 families in one reporting period.
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
- Providing educational resources for cancer patientsPublishes a guide to help individuals navigate a new cancer diagnosis, offering practical and emotional support during early stages of treatment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Establishing fertility preservation programs for women with cancerCreated a $16,000 fertility preservation program in collaboration with Dr. Tomer Singer of Northwell Health for women undergoing cancer treatment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$337K
Contributions & grants$317K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$468K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$353K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$1K
Investments$14K
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$-22K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALLYSON BLAUVELT — Vice President
- JAMES BLAUVELT — President
- JEFFREY WATKINS — DIR OF COMM ENG
- JOSEPH GUCCIARDO — Treasurer
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- AMAZON SMILE Partner — Receives funding for cancer support services.
- CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOR NETWORK Partner — Receives funding for medical research and support.
- CHOP Partner — Hosts a loaner closet for wheelchair equipment provided by the JDJ Charitable Foundation.
- Cycle for Survival Partner — Participates in fundraising events to support cancer research through partnership with Cycle for Survival.
- DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE Partner — Receives funding for cancer treatment and care.
- ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair access and technology.
- HOW I ROLL SPORTS Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair sports programs.
- JESUIT MISSION INC Partner — Receives funding for educational initiatives.
- JETBLUE Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair-related assistance.
- Joseph and Donna Marie Blauvelt Partner — Founding visionaries whose legacy inspired the creation of the foundation
- JustGiving Partner — Platform partner for hosting fundraising campaigns including the NYC Marathon and custom fundraisers.
- Loving Heart Society Partner — Collaborates with JDJ Foundation on volunteer events, particularly during holidays, as part of the JDJ volunteer network.
- MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CEN Partner — Receives funding for medical purposes.
- NATIONAL SEATING MOBILITY INC Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair program services.
- NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair programs.
- NEW YORK ROLLING FURY CORP Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair sports initiatives.
- NUMOTION Partner — Receives funding for wheelchair program services.
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborates on a fertility preservation program for women facing cancer.
- Ronald McDonald House New York Partner — Partner organization providing unique volunteer opportunities to Loving Heart Society members.
- The Birthday Party Project Partner — Partner organization providing unique volunteer opportunities to Loving Heart Society members.
- applications@jdjfoundation.org Partner — Email contact point for scholarship applications
- fellow nonprofits Partner — Nonprofits supported through the foundation's RFP program that align with its mission.
strategies · 4
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.
- Equitable and Transparent Grant Distributionmethodology: equitable_grantmakingBy using an objective, non-discriminatory process to award grants, the foundation ensures fair access to funding because equitable systems increase trust, broaden participation, and align with its commitment to serving underprivileged populations without bias.
- Integrated Support for Cancer-Affected Familiesmethodology: cancer_family_support_modelBy combining financial assistance, scholarships, and adaptive equipment provision, the foundation addresses both immediate economic burdens and long-term quality of life for families affected by cancer, because holistic support improves resilience and outcomes more than isolated interventions.
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking to Amplify Impactmethodology: mission_aligned_grantmakingBy funding nonprofits that share its mission, the foundation extends its reach and impact beyond direct services, leveraging partnerships to support the sick and underprivileged more broadly because aligned organizations can scale solutions in ways a single foundation cannot.
- Peer-Engaged Volunteer Mobilizationmethodology: peer_engaged_volunteeringBy creating a social, peer-based volunteer network that converts service hours into donations, the foundation increases engagement among young professionals because social incentives and tangible impact conversion reduce participation barriers and strengthen sustained involvement.