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MARTHAS KAYAK INC

Oceanside, NY · EIN 824662404 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · marthaskayak.org
revenue
$6K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$21K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide kayaking excursions to breast cancer patients and survivors.

profile · synthesized from sources

Martha's Kayak Inc. provides kayaking excursions and nature retreats for breast cancer patients and survivors, inspired by the life of Martha Leider. The organization hosts annual events in New York and aims to expand nationally by partnering with local kayaking and cancer support groups. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Martha's husband to honor her passion for kayaking and nature.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Kayaking Event
Hosts an annual kayaking retreat for breast cancer patients and survivors, featuring guided kayaking excursions and a meal at a local restaurant.
Weekend Retreats
Provides weekend retreats for breast cancer patients and survivors who apply or are nominated, offering kayaking experiences and time in nature.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Annual kayaking event with community partners
      Organizes an annual kayaking event in collaboration with Empire Kayaks and local restaurants (including DaVinci's Italian Restaurant, Basil Leaf Grill, Pie Craft) in various locations across New York, including Stony Brook and Island Park, from 2018 through 2025.
  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
    • Kayaking excursions for breast cancer patients and survivors
      Provides kayaking excursions and weekend retreats for women who are battling breast cancer or are survivors, delivered through application or nomination. These activities are organized annually in partnership with local kayak providers and restaurants.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$401%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$21K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Adam Brufsky MD — Director
  • Bob Palm — Director
  • David Kessler — Treasurer and Director
  • David Lobel — Director
  • Donna Gaffney ESQ — Director
  • Erin Nau CSW — Director
  • John Farrell — Secretary and Director
  • Peter Catalano CPA — Director
  • Roger Leider — President and Director
  • Susan Cohen PhD — Director
  • William King CPA — Director
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Basil Leaf Grill Partner — Supports annual event as a venue and food service partner.
  • DaVinci's Italian Restaurant Partner — Provides venue and hospitality support for annual events.
  • Empire Kayaks Partner — Collaborates on annual event programming and venue support.
  • Magee-Womens Hospital/UPCI Partner — Collaborates with clinical leaders at Magee-Womens Hospital/UPCI through board member Dr. Adam Brufsky.
  • Pie Craft Partner — Partnered in hosting the inaugural 2018 event.
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with medical professionals from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine through board member Dr. Adam Brufsky.
  • local kayaking and cancer support organizations Partner — Collaborates with local kayaking and cancer support organizations to provide kayaking and support services.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Nature-Based Recreational Therapy
    methodology: recreational_therapy
    By engaging breast cancer patients and survivors in kayaking and immersion in nature, we produce therapeutic and empowering outcomes because the combination of physical activity, connection with nature, and joyful experience supports emotional and psychological healing.