irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KFunds sent to Dana-Farber Cancer institute to help children while in treatment for cancer.
- #2 $97KAlbany Medical Center - to help children while in treatment for cancer.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Catiebug Rainforest Bedroom
Created and funded a themed bedroom at the Albany Ronald McDonald House for children receiving treatment.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Provides direct financial aid to families of children undergoing cancer treatment for expenses such as housing, food, and transportation.
Holiday Family Adoption
"Adopts" families during the holidays to provide financial and gift support when they need it most.
Kids Cash
Provides funds allowing children to take a day off from the hospital for fun activities like movies, meals, or outings.
Research Support Program
Donates to neuroblastoma research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and patient assistance at Albany Medical Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds neuroblastoma research and related patient support programsSupports neuroblastoma research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has distributed funds to Ronald McDonald Houses in New York, Boston, and Albany as part of efforts related to neuroblastoma care.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funds pediatric cancer treatment and patient support at medical institutionsProvides financial support to hospitals including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Albany Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to assist children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Organizes recreational and emotional well-being activities for children with cancerPlans outings, days off from the hospital, and events such as lunch and movie days to improve quality of life for pediatric cancer patients, including creating themed spaces like the Catiebug Rainforest Bedroom at Albany's Ronald McDonald House.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Provides direct support services to families of children with cancerOffers emergency financial assistance, housing at Ronald McDonald Houses, gas and food cards, movie passes, Kids Cash, and holiday gift programs for families of pediatric cancer patients.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$116K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$14K13%
Other revenue$101K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$586K
Cash$44K
Investments$542K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$586K
Liquid reserves65.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Gina Peca — President
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Receives funding to support children undergoing cancer treatment.
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Site for family support programs.
- Albany Medical Center Hospital Partner — Supports patient assistance programs at the hospital.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Receives funding to support children undergoing cancer treatment.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Site for family support programs.
- J.K. Rowling Funder — Provided an unsolicited $100,000 donation to the Catie Hoch Foundation.
- J.K. Rowling Partner — Long-distance friendship and correspondence with author J.K. Rowling during Catie Hoch's illness, including phone readings and emails.
- J.K. Rowling Partner — Longstanding supporter who donated $100,000 and consistently provides signed books for fundraising auctions.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Funds cancer research at the institution.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Recipient of grant funding from the Catie Hoch Foundation to support children with neuroblastoma.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Site for family support programs and recipient of research funding for neuroblastoma.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Collaborates to provide housing and create dedicated spaces for families of children with cancer.
- Ronald McDonald House Albany Partner — Recipient of grant funding from the Catie Hoch Foundation to support children with neuroblastoma.
- Ronald McDonald House Boston Partner — Recipient of grant funding from the Catie Hoch Foundation to support children with neuroblastoma.
- Ronald McDonald House New York Partner — Recipient of grant funding from the Catie Hoch Foundation to support children with neuroblastoma.
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.
- Family-Centered Support Modelmethodology: family-centered_supportBy addressing emotional, physical, and financial burdens together, the foundation improves family resilience and patient well-being during pediatric cancer treatment because holistic care reduces crisis and supports continuity of care.
- Literature-Based Emotional Resiliencemethodology: literature-based_emotional_supportBy leveraging the emotional and imaginative power of storytelling, particularly through culturally resonant literature like Harry Potter, the foundation sustains hope and psychological resilience in pediatric patients because narrative engagement provides escapism, meaning, and emotional continuity during illness.
- Quality-of-Life Enrichment During Treatmentmethodology: quality-of-life_enrichmentBy enabling children to participate in enjoyable and normalizing activities when they are physically able, the foundation supports emotional well-being and reduces treatment-related trauma because positive experiences counterbalance the psychological burden of illness.