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FANS FOR THE CURE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061696245 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · fansforthecure.org
revenue
$259K
expenses
$307K
net assets
$-318K
employees
1
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO ORGANIZE & IMPLEMENT AWARENESS, EDUCATIONAL, SUPPORT, AND MEDICAL SCREENING PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER.

profile · synthesized from sources

FANS FOR THE CURE is a New York-based nonprofit focused on prostate cancer awareness, education, and early detection. The organization partners with healthcare systems and Major League Baseball teams to conduct free PSA screening events in medically underserved communities across the New York metropolitan area and beyond. It also operates online support groups for men and their families and produces educational content, including a top-ranked podcast, to promote early diagnosis and reduce stigma.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $110K
    MARCH - NOVEMBER 2024 - FANS FOR THE CURE PARTICIPATED IN OVER FORTY COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS WHICH TOOK PLACE IN MEDICALLY-UNDERSERVED AREAS IN SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, LONG ISLAND, ALL BOROUGHS OF MANHATTAN, LONG ISLAND, AND NEW JERSEY. JUNE 13, 2024 -- IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NEWYORK - PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND THE NEW YORK METS, FANS FOR THE CURE PARTICIPATED IN A PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AT CITI FIELD IN QUEENS, NEW YORK. MORE THAN 200 MEN, INCLUDING TEAM EMPLOYEES AND NYPD, WERE TESTED ONSITE. SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 -- PARTNERING WITH MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN AND THE NEW YORK YANKEES, FANS FOR THE CURE ASSISTED IN ORGANIZING AND PROMOTING A PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING EVENT AT YANKEE STADIUM PRIOR TO AND DURING THE EVENING GAME. 175 MEN, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES AND NYPD, TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A FREE BLOOD TEST THAT TESTED FOR ELEVATED PSA, A MARKER FOR PROSTATE CANCER.
  2. #2 $53K
    FANS FOR THE CURE RELEASED 18 EPISODES OF THE STAY IN THE GAME PODCAST, FEATURING DOCTORS, ATHLETES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF PROSATE CANCER. FEEDSPOT RANKED STAY IN THE GAME AS THE #3 ON ITS LIST OF "TOP 15 PODCASTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER."
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Health Education Events
Conducts educational seminars and outreach in medically-underserved communities to raise awareness about prostate cancer and early detection
Free PSA Screenings
Organizes and conducts free PSA blood tests at community events, sports stadiums, churches, and barber shops in partnership with healthcare providers and MLB teams
Online Men's Support Group
Biweekly virtual support group for men diagnosed with or at risk for prostate cancer, launched in 2020
Online Women's Support Group
Biweekly virtual support group for women supporting men with prostate cancer, hosted by Karen Shaffer
Stay in the Game Podcast
Produces a podcast featuring doctors, athletes, and public health professionals discussing prostate cancer; ranked #3 on Feedspot's list of top prostate cancer podcasts
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Board of Directors governance
      Maintains a formally constituted Board of Directors responsible for organizational oversight, including Steve Garvey as Chairman since 2015.
  • Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
    • Educational seminars and webinars on prostate cancer
      Hosts educational panels, seminars, and live-streamed webinars on prostate cancer topics, including emotional aspects of caregiving and current medical advancements. Events are conducted in collaboration with medical advisory board members and held in community settings such as churches, health fairs, and online platforms.
  • Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
    • Free online and in-person support groups for men and women affected by prostate cancer
      Facilitates biweekly online support groups for men and women (spouses, partners, caregivers) affected by prostate cancer, with meetings limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Also organizes peer-to-peer support groups in community settings.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Free prostate cancer screenings at sports venues and community events
      Organizes and participates in over 100 annual in-person events, including free PSA screenings at Major League and Minor League baseball stadiums and other community health events in medically underserved areas. Conducted screenings at venues such as Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, testing hundreds of men annually through onsite blood tests in partnership with healthcare providers.
  • Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Medical Advisory Board for clinical oversight and content review
      Maintains a Medical Advisory Board composed of physicians from leading institutions including New York–Presbyterian Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, and Northwestern University. The board oversees patient screenings, facilitates dissemination of medical knowledge, and reviews and updates educational content on the organization’s website.
  • Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
    • Physician referral and patient advocacy services
      Provides confidential medical information and physician referrals to men navigating prostate cancer care, connecting them with trusted specialists and institutions based on geography and personal needs. Offers direct access to physicians who answer questions via website and email about screening, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care.
  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
    • Prostate cancer education and awareness campaigns via sports partnerships
      Conducts national outreach through initiatives like "The Baseball Road Trip" and "Catch for the Cure," distributing educational brochures and running awareness campaigns at over 100 Minor League games and professional sports venues annually. Produces and distributes a public service video shown on scoreboards at more than eighty Major League and Minor League ballparks.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advocacy partnership for prostate cancer research
      Engaged in an advocacy partnership with the Metastatic Prostate Cancer Project in 2019 to support prostate cancer research initiatives.
    • Podcast production for prostate cancer education and support
      Produces the award-winning "Stay in the Game" podcast, releasing 14–18 episodes annually featuring discussions with doctors, researchers, athletes, and survivors. The podcast has been ranked among the top in its category by Feedspot and recognized as one of the best prostate cancer podcasts for six consecutive years.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$259K
Contributions & grants$232K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$307K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$342K
Net assets$-318K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWIN WAYNE RANDALL FOUNDER & CAO 40 $30K
board members · 7
  • ANDREW WINCEL — DIRECTOR
  • AVIS RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL COREY — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE GARVEY — CHAIRMAN
  • WILLIAM DOWLING — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • American Cancer Society Partner — Co-hosted a Caregiver Connection webinar on the emotional side of prostate cancer care.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborated with Fans for the Cure in urging expansion of outreach efforts to underserved communities.
  • Baseball Assistance Team Partner — Steve Garvey serves on the board of BAT, the Baseball Assistance Team, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports former baseball players in need.
  • Bayer Partner — Provides sponsorship support for Fans for the Cure programs.
  • Birds Nest Foundation Partner — Board member Avis Richards is affiliated with Birds Nest Foundation, indicating a partnership connection.
  • Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Partner — Research partner conducting the Metastatic Prostate Cancer Project.
  • Brown University Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Buffalo Center For Health Equity Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Collaborating institution in the Metastatic Prostate Cancer Project.
  • Hackensack University Medical Center Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Jazz 4 Prostate Cancer Awareness Partner — Collaborates with Jazz 4 Prostate Cancer Awareness as part of its network of organizational supporters.
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Karen Shaffer Partner — Facilitator and moderator of the Online Women's Support Group, providing leadership and personal experience as a caregiver.
  • Loyola University Health System Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • MLB Partner — Collaborates with Fans for the Cure to conduct PSA screenings at baseball stadiums.
  • MLB Partner — Collaborates with Major League Baseball teams to host prostate cancer awareness events.
  • Major League Baseball Partner — Distributes Fans for the Cure's public service video through ballpark scoreboards across Major League and Minor League teams.
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Member institution represented on the Medical Advisory Board.
  • Metastatic Prostate Cancer Project Partner — Advocacy partnership to support prostate cancer research through patient data collection and genomic analysis.
  • Mick Buckmir/Stratford (CT) High School Partner — Partners with Stratford High School, represented by Mick Buckmir, to support prostate cancer awareness.
  • Minor League Baseball Partner — Partners with Minor League ballparks to conduct prostate cancer awareness and screening initiatives.
  • Molloy University Partner — Engaged in a grant and consulting agreement to support community health events on Long Island in 2023.
  • Molloy University Partner — Partners with Molloy University in support of prostate cancer awareness initiatives.
  • Monroe Township (NJ) Senior Softball Partner — Collaborates with Monroe Township Senior Softball on prostate cancer awareness efforts.
  • Montefiore Einstein Partner — Partnered on prostate cancer screening events at Yankee Stadium in 2023 and 2024.
  • NYU Langone Health Partner — Medical advisory board member affiliation; supports educational seminars, referrals, and patient screenings.
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Partner — Collaborates on public service outreach featuring its president, Bob Kendrick, in partnership with Fans for the Cure.
+ 17 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Celebrity and Media Amplification Strategy
    methodology: celebrity_advocacy
    By leveraging public figures from sports and entertainment, the organization amplifies its public health messaging because celebrity endorsement increases visibility, normalizes conversations about prostate cancer, and drives behavioral uptake in screening.
  • Expert-Integrated Medical Credibility Model
    methodology: expert_medical_partnership
    By integrating a national Medical Advisory Board into education, referrals, and program design, the organization ensures clinical accuracy and builds public trust because medical legitimacy enhances message credibility and patient confidence in screening and treatment guidance.
  • Peer-Led Support and Storytelling to Enhance Engagement
    methodology: peer_led_health_education
    By using peer-to-peer support groups and women-only facilitated circles, the organization fosters open dialogue about prostate cancer because shared personal experiences build trust, reduce isolation, and increase willingness to seek care.
  • Sports-Based Community Engagement for Prostate Cancer Screening
    methodology: sports_based_health_outreach
    By delivering prostate cancer education and screening in sports venues and other familiar, non-clinical settings where men naturally gather, the organization increases engagement among hard-to-reach populations because these environments reduce stigma and clinical anxiety around health discussions.
  • Targeted Health Equity Outreach for High-Risk Populations
    methodology: targeted_health_equity_outreach
    By focusing outreach and screening efforts on African-American men and underserved communities, the organization improves early detection rates because culturally informed, geographically accessible interventions address systemic disparities in prostate cancer outcomes.