named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dodge-A-Ball For ALL
Annual dodgeball event hosted in partnership with Geneseo’s Sigma Delta Tau Sorority to raise funds
Gift Card Presentation at Roswell Park
Annual program delivering gift cards to inpatients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in partnership with Dancers Give Back
Jacquie Hirsch Leukemia Research Fund
Supports scientific research aimed at finding a cure for leukemia through grants to researchers
Jacquie Hirsch Memorial Challenge
Annual fundraising challenge event in memory of Jacquie Hirsch
Jacquie Hirsch Scholarship
Offers a scholarship in honor of Jacquie Hirsch to students pursuing education
Tinker Ball
Annual black-tie gala featuring dinner, dancing, and fundraising activities such as basket raffles and silent auctions
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Accepts in-kind donations to support operations and patient servicesReceives donations of goods and services to reduce operational costs and expand support for patients and families affected by cancer.
- Alleviates financial burdens for families affected by leukemiaProvides financial assistance to families dealing with the costs of leukemia treatment and care, as reported in IRS-990 documentation.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards a scholarship in honor of Jacquie HirschFunds and awards a scholarship program established in memory of Jacquie Hirsch, as reported in IRS-990 filings.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Conducts community outreach and bone marrow donor registration campaignsIncreases awareness about life-threatening cancers through advocacy efforts that have facilitated the registration of over 1,400 new bone marrow donors.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds research on life-threatening cancers, particularly leukemiaSupports scientific research toward a cure for leukemia by directing over $350,000 to the Jacquie Hirsch Leukemia Research Fund and awards grants to advance cancer treatment.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual events to support individuals and families affected by life-threatening cancersOrganizes recurring events such as the Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop, Tinker Ball, and participation in Dodge-A-Ball to support cancer patients and their families. The 2024 Tinker Ball event included dancing, drinks, and basket raffles, continuing after a two-year hiatus.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Provides direct support services to patients and families affected by life-threatening cancersOffers support services including gift cards for inpatients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, gifts for child patients, and letters of support. Partners with Dancers Give Back to distribute these annually.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Builds corporate partnerships to advance mission goalsEstablishes and maintains corporate partnerships to support the foundation’s programs and services since its inception.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$216K
Contributions & grants$49K23%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5320%
Other revenue$167K
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$144K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$721K
Cash$558K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$717K
Liquid reserves35.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOREY L HIRSCH JR | TREASURER | 6 | $7K |
board members · 3
- CHRISTINE DEPETERS — MEMBER
- KRISTEN FAHNESTOCK — MEMBER
- STEVEN K LONG — LEGAL COUNSEL
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Dancers Give Back Partner — Annual partner in distributing gift cards to inpatients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Delacy Ford Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- Empire Genomics Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- Greater Buffalo Gymnastics Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Government — Hospital where Jacquie Hirsch received a bone marrow and stem cell transplant, indicating a clinical relationship tied to the foundation's mission.
- Modern Corporation Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- Rembrandt Charms Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Government — Primary treatment center where Jacquie Hirsch received care and where the foundation maintains a connection through advocacy and awareness.
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Partner hospital where gift cards are distributed to inpatients annually.
- Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Partner — Hosts the annual Dodge-A-Ball event in partnership with the foundation.
- TJ Hirsch Enterprises Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
- The Legend Group Partner — Corporate partner supporting the foundation's mission.
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.
- Holistic Family Support Modelmethodology: holistic-family-supportBy combining emotional support (e.g., letters) with tangible gifts and financial assistance, the foundation addresses both psychological and material needs of child patients and their families, because integrated support improves well-being and treatment resilience.
- Memorial-Driven Mission Activationmethodology: memorial-driven_missionBy honoring the memory of Jacqueline E. Hirsch, the foundation channels personal legacy into sustained public engagement and action against life-threatening cancers, because emotional resonance and personal narrative increase community participation, donor commitment, and volunteer involvement.
- Seed-Funding Leverage for Research Advancementmethodology: seed-funding_leverageBy providing seed funding for cancer research, the foundation enables scientists to generate preliminary data that increases their competitiveness for larger external grants, thereby multiplying the impact of initial investments.