named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
COVID-19 Fund 2020
Special grant program in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation that provided financial assistance to 2,417 nurses nationwide affected by the pandemic between April and July 2020
Dolphins for Nurses Campaign
Annual fundraising initiative during National Nurses Week (April 12–May 12) where nurses and healthcare teams raise money by selling dolphin tokens for $1, $5, and $10
Have a Heart for Nurses in Need Campaign
Annual fundraising campaign held in February where donors can make gifts in honor of nurses and receive e-cards; includes donor recognition and prize drawings
Nurses House 9&Wine Golf Fundraiser
Annual golf event held in partnership with Davin Healthcare to raise funds for Nurses House; includes dinner, raffle, and sponsorship opportunities
Nurses House Dolphin Award
Biennial award recognizing individuals or groups who have made a significant impact on the nursing profession and the mission of Nurses House
Short-Term Financial Assistance Program
Provides direct grants to registered nurses facing financial hardship due to illness, injury, or disability for essential expenses including rent, mortgage, utilities, groceries, and medical costs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating personal fundraising and memorial donationsEnables individuals to create personal fundraising campaigns for registered nurses in need and accepts memorial and honor donations year-round, sending acknowledgments to honorees or their families.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operating governance and program committeesManages organizational operations through a volunteer board of directors and standing committees including Audit and Finance, Development and Fundraising, and Service Program Committees, with long-standing member involvement and defined roles in governance and oversight.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing short-term financial assistance to registered nurses in crisisOffers small personal grants to registered nurses experiencing financial hardship due to illness, injury, or medical crises, primarily for essential expenses such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, and medical bills. Supported 301 nurses in 2023 and thousands nationwide over time, including through targeted initiatives like the COVID-19 Fund.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$266K
Contributions & grants$228K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$13K5%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$444K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$205K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$627K
Cash$96K
Investments$528K
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$615K
Liquid reserves16.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CAROLEE HILDENBRANDT — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH MAHONEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- GERTRUDE HUTCHINSON — DIRECTOR
- ILENE SUSSMAN — PRESIDENT
- JAMES WEIDEL — TREASURER
- KAREN BALLARD — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY VELEZ — INTERIM SECRETARY
- MARY ANNE GALLAGHER — DIRECTOR
- NOREEN BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA MYRON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- ANA - New York Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- Alumnae Assoc. of St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- American Nurses Foundation Partner — Partnered with Nurses House to administer the COVID-19 Fund providing grants to nurses affected by the pandemic.
- American Nurses Foundation Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Center for Nursing at the Foundation of NYS Nurses Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Davin Healthcare Partner — Partnership for the annual 9&Wine Golf Fundraiser.
- Davin Healthcare Solutions Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Emily Bourne Funder — Bequeathed $300,000 in 1922 to establish Nurses House, enabling the purchase of its original property.
- Facebook Partner — Enables supporters to run Facebook fundraisers to support Nurses House.
- Financially Free Nurse Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Florida International University Partner — Holds an adjunct professor position at Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Foundation of NYS Nurses, Inc. Partner — Shares executive leadership with Nurses House, Inc.
- Gold Health Strategies, Inc. Partner — Carolee Hildenbrandt worked as a Consultant at this healthcare consulting firm.
- Massachusetts Nurses Association Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- National Forum of the State Nursing Workforce Centers Network — Participation in national nursing workforce policy and planning network.
- National League for Nursing Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- New York League For Nursing Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- New York Organization for Nursing Leadership Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- New York Organization for Nursing Leadership (NYONL) Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- New York State Nurses Association Partner — Centennial donor and organizational supporter of Nurses House
- New York State Nurses Association Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Nurses House Inc Network — Organization providing financial assistance to nurses in need, referenced by beneficiaries as a trusted resource within the nursing community.
- Nurses Middle College Capital Regions Charter High School Partner — Board membership supports nursing education and workforce pipeline development.
- SE Healthcare Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- Sigma Theta Tau - Tau Kappa Chapter Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- Sigma Theta Tau - Zeta Omega Chapter Partner — Centennial donor supporting Nurses House's mission
- St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Partner — Centennial sponsor supporting Nurses House's mission
- Stephanie Dague Partner — Director of Development who supports individuals with planned estate giving to Nurses House.
- XSOLIS Partner — Supports Nurses House's mission and amplifies its ability to provide aid to nurses in need
- mail@nurseshouse.org Partner — Primary email contact for volunteering inquiries
strategies · 2
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.
- Housing Stability as Foundation for Recoverymethodology: housing_stability_supportBy providing short-term financial assistance prioritizing housing stability during medical crises, Nurses House enables nurses to focus on health recovery, because stable housing is a prerequisite for effective medical and mental health treatment.
- Reciprocal Mutual Support Modelmethodology: mutual-supportBy offering support to nurses during illness or injury, the organization activates a culture of reciprocal care, reinforcing professional solidarity and collective resilience because caregivers are more likely to seek help when they know they are part of a mutual support system.