named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Best Days Ever
Provides unique, joyful experiences for children 18 and under facing serious illness, such as family trips, special events, and personalized celebrations to create lasting memories.
Child Enrichment Grants
Funds improvements to public and private facilities for children, including playgrounds, parks, schools, and theaters, to promote learning, play, and community engagement.
Maddie's Elephants
Donates handmade elephant plush toys to hospitalized children, offering comfort and joy during medical treatment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Accepting in-kind donations and coordinating volunteer support for programsReceives donations of books, playground equipment, and materials for child enrichment programs and relies on volunteers to support operations, including event coordination, educational activities, entertainment, construction, landscaping, food service, and fundraising.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding child-focused facility improvements through Child Enrichment GrantsAwards grants to enhance public and private facilities serving children, including schools, parks, playgrounds, and theaters, as part of its Child Enrichment Grants program. These funds support capital improvements and enrichment resources for children in New York State.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for young women in honor of Madeline's legacyPlans to award financial assistance to remarkable young women through a scholarship program that honors Madeline’s love of learning and commitment to education.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising events including golf classic, 5K run, and tea partyOrganizes recurring annual events such as the Maddie's Mark Golf Classic, a 5K run in Central Park (Schenectady, NY), and the Madeline Tea Party to engage the community and raise support. Events have been held consistently since at least 2012 and are scheduled into 2025.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating child enrichment and support programs including Best Days Ever and Maddie's ElephantsRuns ongoing child enrichment initiatives such as the Best Days Ever program and the production and distribution of Maddie's Elephants—handmade elephants provided to children. The foundation also implements physical enrichment projects such as playgrounds, recreational spaces, and butterfly gardens at schools and community facilities across New York State.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Providing transformative experiences for children facing serious illness and their familiesOrganizes personalized, one-time experiences such as VIP sports games, family trips to theme parks, museum and zoo visits, camping excursions, and themed parties for children aged 18 and under facing major medical challenges, including cancer, brain tumors, and end-of-life care. These events are coordinated in partnership with medical staff such as Child Life Specialists at the Melodies Center and are designed to relieve stress and create lasting memories.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$34K85%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6K15%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$16K
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$196K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ABC News 10 Partner — Featured the foundation in a news segment about Ryder.
- Bradt Elementary School Partner — Partner organization where Maddie's Mark Foundation funded and completed a playground project.
- Carthage Middle School Partner — School where Maddie's Mark Foundation completed a playground project as part of its child enrichment mission.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Coordinated activities for a child receiving radiation treatment at the hospital.
- Cornell Neurosurgery Partner — Partner organization referenced for DIPG education and awareness, with a link provided to their DIPG giving page.
- Guilderland YMCA Partner — Partner organization where Maddie's Mark Foundation created 'Maddie's Place' as part of a child enrichment initiative.
- Melodies Center Partner — Collaborates with Maddie's Mark Foundation through the Child Life Specialist to plan 'Best Day Ever' experiences for children.
- Mitch Albom Partner — Author and collaborator associated with the foundation through the book "Finding Chika."
- Mitch Albom Partner — Collaborates with author Mitch Albom around the theme of "Finding Chika," likely integrating storytelling into events or mission outreach.
- Remembrance Park Partner — Community park in Rotterdam, NY where Maddie's Mark Foundation completed a child enrichment project.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Supported a child and family staying at the Ronald McDonald House during cancer treatment.
- Saratoga Mama magazine Partner — Featured Maddie's Mark Foundation in a magazine article.
- Thompson Park Partner — Park in Watertown, NY where Maddie's Mark Foundation developed a butterfly garden for child enrichment.
- Times Union Partner — Published an article about Maddie's Mark Foundation.
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.
- Legacy-Driven Mission Guiding Program Design 95 orgsmethodology: legacy-driven missionBy grounding its programs in Madeline’s legacy of love, kindness, and spirit, the foundation shapes its approach to child and family support, because this shared moral and emotional framework ensures consistency, authenticity, and inspirational power in its mission delivery.shared approach: Memorial-Driven Impact →
- Transformative Joy Experiences for Seriously Ill Children and Families 88 orgsmethodology: transformative-experiencesBy designing personalized, emotionally supportive 'Best Day Ever' experiences, the foundation produces moments of joy and family connection for children with serious medical conditions, because such transformative experiences strengthen family bonds and create lasting positive memories during difficult times.shared approach: Psychosocial Resilience Through Symbolic Acts →
- Resource Mobilization for Child Enrichment 5 orgsmethodology: child-enrichment-through-donated-resourcesBy securing donated items, venues, and services, the foundation enables high-impact, low-cost joyful experiences for children and families, because leveraging in-kind contributions maximizes reach and program feasibility while directly supporting child enrichment.shared approach: Grantmaking for Child Well-Being →