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CHARITY FOR CHILDREN INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 571192974 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · charityforchildren.net
revenue
$45K
expenses
$70K
net assets
$47K
employees
1
volunteers
100
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

CHARITY FOR CHILDREN, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN CENTRAL NEW YORK SUFFERING FROM CHILDHOOD DISORDERS, DISEASES AND DISABILITIES. SUCH SUPPORT IS OFFERED IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL AGENCIES, FINANCIAL AID AND LOANS OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN WHICH THIS CHARITY WAS ORGANIZED TO HELP.

profile · synthesized from sources

Charity for Children Inc. is a local nonprofit serving children in Central New York who face diseases, disabilities, and disorders. The organization provides direct financial assistance, referrals, advocacy, and educational seminars to support affected children and their families. It fills service gaps by offering child-centered aid regardless of diagnosis, relying on community donations and fundraising.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Referral
Connects families to vital resources and provides intervention support to help navigate health-related challenges
Educational Seminars
Hosts free workshops to enhance family and community knowledge about childhood diseases, disabilities, and disorders
Financial Assistance
Offers financial aid for treatment-related travel expenses and other care needs, determined through individual case review by the executive director and services committee
First Duds Program
Provides new infant clothing to families in need, distributed through clinics and hospitals in Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, and Cayuga counties; has served over 500 families since 2005
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Delivering educational resources and public awareness programs
      Conducts free educational seminars for families of children with serious illnesses and provides public education about the needs of children with diseases, disabilities, and disorders in Central New York.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing new infant clothing through the First Duds Program
      Provides new infant clothing to over 500 local families annually and distributes packages to clinics and hospitals across Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, and Cayuga counties in Central New York.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events to support children with medical needs
      Hosts community events such as The Lakes Run to raise funds and awareness for children with medical conditions and their families in Central New York.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Providing financial and medical support to children with diseases, disabilities, and disorders
      Offers direct financial assistance, medical insurance reimbursement, travel cost support, and loans of durable medical equipment to children in Central New York with diseases, disabilities, or disorders, along with advocacy, intervention, and referrals for affected families.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$68K151%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-23K
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash$71K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$47K
Liquid reserves12.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Albert Cutri — Director
  • Benjamin Rayland — Director
  • Bill Neely — Director
  • Cathleen Desimone RNFA MSN — Director
  • Colleen Fox — Director
  • Kathleen Miller-Murphy — President
  • Lynne McCawley — Director
  • Matthew Bulger — Vice President
  • Nina Albino — Executive Direc
  • Scott Oliver — Treasurer
  • Victoria Baratta — Secretary
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Central New York businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to support children with diseases, disabilities, and disorders and their families.
  • Central New York individuals Partner — Engages local individuals in charitable efforts to support children with diseases, disabilities, and disorders and their families.
  • First Station Media Partner — Technology or service provider powering the organization's website.
  • Paypal Government — Platform used for receiving donations
  • Venmo Government — Platform used for receiving donations
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Child-Centered, Family-Inclusive Support Model
    methodology: child-centered_support
    By focusing on the child as the central unit of care and including the family in support services, we address holistic needs regardless of diagnosis, because this approach reduces systemic fragmentation and ensures comprehensive assistance that adapts to diverse medical and familial circumstances.