named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Angel Aid
One-time financial grants to families in the Capital Region facing hardship due to the loss of a spouse or significant medical expenses from a life-threatening illness
Angel Hugs
Modest, one-time grants for surviving parents or parents battling illness, providing comfort through travel, entertainment, or pampering experiences
College Scholarships
Annual scholarships for college-bound seniors at 14 Capital Region high schools who have overcome adversity, serve others, and need financial assistance, including the "Live Like Liv" and Nemer Motor Group scholarships
Fun Grants
Grants of up to $500 for children to enjoy an activity of their choice, such as sporting events, theme parks, or family trips, aimed at restoring joy after loss or during illness
Hugs for Horses & Healing
Time-limited grant program offering comfort and self-care support to members of the local racing community who lost horses in a 2026 barn fire
Hugs for Ukraine
Special initiative providing one-time grants to Ukrainian families with children who have relocated to the Capital Region due to the war in Ukraine
Mother-Lovin’ 5K
Annual 5K run/walk held on Mother’s Day weekend in Saratoga Springs, with proceeds supporting the organization’s mission and both in-person and virtual participation options
The Up Beat Podcast
Uplifting podcast featuring stories and advice from experts and individuals who have overcome loss and adversity, offering hope to grieving families
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 3 activities
- Provides financial grants to children affected by loss or life-threatening illnessOffers one-time grants to children under 18 in New York’s Capital Region who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer or are battling a life-threatening illness, including support for recreational, entertainment, and memory-making activities. Some grants are branded as "Fun Grants" and may cover expenses such as family trips, amusement park visits, or parties, up to $500.
- Provides healing grants to racing community members affected by barn fireProvides healing-focused grants to members of the local racing community in New York’s Capital Region who were affected by the loss of a horse in the June 16, 2026 barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track.
- Provides one-time financial assistance to families coping with spousal loss or high medical costsOffers modest, one-time financial grants to surviving parents or spouses in New York’s Capital Region experiencing hardship due to the death of a spouse or high medical costs from a life-threatening illness. These grants aim to provide comfort and emotional support through experiences such as travel, entertainment, or self-care.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events including gala and auctionOrganizes the Calling All Angels Gala and an annual Angel Auction, featuring gift baskets and certificates, to raise funds for children affected by loss or life-threatening illness; the gala raised approximately $130,000 in one year.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Organizes the annual Mother-Lovin’ 5K eventHosts an annual Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk on Mother’s Day weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY, with in-person and virtual participation options, engaging over 1,000 participants annually to raise funds for children affected by loss or life-threatening illness.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces a podcast to support families experiencing loss and adversityProduces a podcast called The Up Beat featuring stories and advice from experts and individuals who have overcome loss and adversity, aiming to promote hope, resilience, and emotional support for families.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides college scholarships to high school seniors who have overcome adversityOffers annual college scholarships to college-bound high school seniors in New York’s Capital Region, particularly from 14 local high schools, who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming adversity, a commitment to community service, and financial need. Includes a $10,000 scholarship disbursed over two years to a student at Lake George High School.
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Supports Ukrainian families resettled in New York’s Capital RegionRuns the Hugs for Ukraine campaign to provide one-time grants to Ukrainian families with children who have relocated to New York’s Capital Region due to the war, helping them adjust and rebuild their lives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$249K
Contributions & grants$114K46%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$25K10%
Other revenue$110K
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$666K
Cash$127K
Investments$535K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$666K
Liquid reserves66.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ALISON SYNAKOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- AMANDA ETTINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- BENITA ZAHN — BOARD MEMBER
- CONNOR MULHOLLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- DON LEHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- IAN WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY MUNCIL — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTINA DERLINGA — BOARD MEMBER
- LOU GRAIFF — BOARD MEMBER
- LYDIA KULBIDA — BOARD MEMBER
- McKENNA MULHOLLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- TARA D'ALOIA — BOARD MEMBER
- TARA HUTCHINS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 14 area high schools Partner — Partner high schools where Kelly's Angels awards annual scholarships to college-bound seniors who have overcome adversity.
- Connor Mulholland Partner — Co-founder of Kelly's Angels Inc.
- Hoffman Car Wash Partner — Provides a free car wash for all registered adult participants in the Mother-Lovin' 5K.
- Mark Mulholland Partner — Founder and president of Kelly's Angels Inc.
- McKenna Mulholland Partner — Co-founder of Kelly's Angels Inc.
- Miss Scarlett Boutique Partner — Retail partner selling the Kelly's Angels Collection, with proceeds benefiting Kelly's Angels.
- Nemer Auto Group Partner — Collaborates with Kelly's Angels to provide a $10,000 scholarship to a student at Lake George High School
- Nemer Motor Group Funder — Provided funding for a $10,000 college scholarship administered by Kelly's Angels.
- The Up Beat Partner — Podcast produced by Kelly's Angels Inc. featuring experts and individuals sharing stories of resilience.
- WNYT-TV Partner — Founded by WNYT-TV anchor/reporter Mark Mulholland, indicating a media partnership or affiliation
- theupbeatpod@gmail.com Partner — Email contact for podcast and underwriting inquiries
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.
- Emotional and Financial Support for Grieving Familiesmethodology: grant-based emotional and financial supportBy offering targeted financial and comfort grants to children and bereaved parents, we reduce emotional and economic burdens, because material support enables healing and preserves dignity during bereavement.
- Honoring Legacies to Promote Purposemethodology: legacy-based scholarship givingBy awarding scholarships in memory of lost loved ones, we help families continue a legacy of meaning, because purposeful remembrance supports long-term emotional recovery and youth development.
- Media as a Channel for Emotional Resiliencemethodology: media-based emotional supportBy producing podcasts and other media content, we deliver hope and emotional support to isolated families, because accessible storytelling fosters connection and normalizes grief.
- Restoring Joy Through Positive Experiencesmethodology: joy-through-experienceBy providing joyful, fun-focused experiences and grants, we restore emotional well-being in children experiencing grief or serious illness, because positive memories counteract trauma and foster resilience.