named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
50/50 Raffle Program
Fundraising initiative at Utica Comets and Utica City FC games where proceeds support community grants and programs.
Adaptive Edge Skating Program
Person-centered skating program for children aged 2 to 16 with physical, communication, or cognitive challenges, providing customized instruction and adaptive equipment.
Adopt-a-Family
Holiday program that provides gifts to families in crisis through collaboration with Utica Comets and Utica City FC.
Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Provides turkeys and side dishes to hundreds of families in need during the holiday season, supported by local sponsors and players.
Community Drives
Seasonal donation drives for hats, mittens, cell phones, pet supplies, feminine hygiene products, and toys in partnership with local organizations.
Save of the Day Weekend
Annual event showcasing the foundation’s causes and raising funds for community distribution.
Veteran’s Day Game
In-game recognition of veterans with proceeds from jersey auctions and sponsored giveaways supporting veteran causes.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing holiday meals and gifts to families in needProvides holiday support by distributing 250 turkeys with side dishes to families in need and delivering gifts to eight families, benefiting over 33 individuals during the holiday season.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Engaging youth through educational contestsHosts a coloring contest for elementary school students that offers prizes and exclusive experiences to encourage youth participation and community engagement.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding adaptive ice-skating equipment accessAwards grants to provide adaptive ice-skating equipment, improving participant access to inclusive skating programs for individuals with disabilities in the Mohawk Valley.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit organizations and children with life-threatening illnessesProvides financial support to over 150 nonprofit organizations and more than 215 children facing life-threatening illnesses in the Mohawk Valley region. This grantmaking activity includes both monetary and in-kind contributions.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting community fundraising eventsOrganizes an annual golf outing offering a $25,000 grand prize and provides auction items from Utica Comets or Utica City FC to support fundraising efforts for the local community.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operating adaptive skating programs for children with disabilitiesRuns the Adaptive Edge Skating School program and other adaptive skating initiatives for children aged 2 to 16 with physical, communication, or cognitive challenges. The program provides customized ice skating instruction through direct coaching and volunteer support to promote social skills and self-confidence.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Recognizing veterans at Utica Comets gamesHonors a local veteran at every Utica Comets home game and hosts an annual Veteran’s Day game where proceeds from jersey auctions support veterans; commemorative hats are distributed to attendees as part of the recognition event.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$9K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$142K
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$81K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash$36K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$36K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALICIA DICKS — SECRETARY
- ERICA HAGAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT ESCHE — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adaptive Edge Skating School Partner — Collaborates to deliver adaptive ice-skating programs.
- Adirondack Bank Center Partner — Hosts the Adaptive Edge Skating School program.
- Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society Partner — Partnered on a pet supply drive and received contributions during the 2023-24 season.
- Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Partner — Co-hosted a Hat & Mitten Drive.
- CNY Veteran's Outreach Center Partner — Partnered on a Veteran’s Food & Textile Drive and received foundation contributions.
- Johnson Park Center Partner — Receives donations of home goods through joint volunteer efforts.
- Senator Joseph Griffo Partner — Co-hosted a Cell Phone Drive.
- Utica City FC Partner — Partner organization involved in fundraising activities including game nights and the 50/50 raffle program.
- Utica City FC Partner — Partner organization providing auction items for fundraising events.
- Utica City FC Partner — Partners on initiatives including the Adopt-a-Family program and donations to Johnson Park Center.
- Utica Comets Partner — Collaborates on community events including the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and Adopt-a-Family program.
- Utica Comets Partner — Partner organization providing auction items for fundraising events.
- Utica Comets Partner — Partner organization that supports fundraising through game events and covers the CEO's salary as an in-kind donation.
- Utica Comets Partner — Partner organization through which Erica Esche, a foundation contact, is affiliated
- Utica Comets Partner — Partners with the Utica Comets to honor a local veteran at every game.
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.
- Adaptive Access Through Equipment and Partnershipsmethodology: adaptive_accessBy providing adaptive equipment and partnering with local vendors, the foundation lowers barriers to participation in ice skating programs, enabling children with disabilities to engage because access is expanded beyond what standard programming allows.
- Non-Administrative Nonprofit Modelmethodology: non-administrative_nonprofit_modelBy covering administrative costs externally through the Utica Comets, 100% of funds raised go directly to community grants, ensuring maximum resource allocation to beneficiaries and increasing public trust in financial efficiency.
- Person-Centered Adaptive Programmingmethodology: person-centeredBy adapting ice skating instruction and using person-centered techniques tailored to individual physical, cognitive, and communication needs, the foundation builds children's skills, confidence, and social development because individualized support increases engagement and outcomes for children with disabilities.
- Pillar-Based Grantmaking for Focused Community Impactmethodology: pillar-based_grantmakingBy directing grantmaking toward three defined pillars—child health and wellness, local military and law enforcement, and education—the foundation concentrates resources to deepen impact in priority areas aligned with community need and donor intent.