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SUNRISE DAY CAMPS ASSOCIATION INC
OCEANSIDE, NY · EIN 465555854 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · sunrisedaycamp.org
revenue
$10.7M
expenses
$13.5M
net assets
$9.4M
employees
396
volunteers
327
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO BRING JOY TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

SUNRISE DAY CAMPS ASSOCIATION INC operates free day camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their siblings. The organization provides summer day camps, in-hospital recreational activities, and special events to restore joy and normalcy during treatment. Programs are offered at 14 locations across the U.S., including one virtual option, in partnership with over 40 hospitals and medical centers.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Sunrise Day Camps
Free summer day camps for children ages 3.5 to 16 with cancer and their siblings, allowing them to continue medical treatment while participating
Sunrise Sundays and Fun-days
Year-round events and activities for children when school is not in session
Sunrise on Wheels
Mobile program delivering recreational activities to children undergoing treatment in pediatric oncology units at hospitals
Virtual Sunrise Day Camp
Online version of the day camp experience for children unable to attend in person
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 3 activities
    • Recreational programs in hospitals (Sunrise on Wheels)
      Runs Sunrise on Wheels, a program that delivers recreational activities directly to children with cancer in pediatric oncology units at hospitals.
    • Summer day camp for children with cancer and siblings
      Provides free summer day camp experiences for children with cancer and their siblings, ages 3.5 to 16, to reduce isolation and promote joy. Operates 14 day camps, including one virtual camp.
    • Year-round camp programs (Sunrise Sundays and Fun-days)
      Offers ongoing programs called Sunrise Sundays and Fun-days that provide recreational activities and events during school breaks for children with cancer and their siblings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.71M
Contributions & grants$9.35M87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$85K1%
Other revenue$1.28M
expenses
Total expenses$13.51M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$7.12M
Grants paid out$2.30M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.66M
Cash$4.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.30M
Net assets$9.36M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARNIE PREMINGER PRESIDENT AND CEO 40 $472K
BETH FETNER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $276K
JOEL BLOCK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $208K
MICHELE VERNON SVP FOR CAMPING SERVICES 40 $200K
Chris Strom Marketing Director 40 $193K
BONNIE FLATOW SVP FOR HOSPITAL & COMMUNITY 40 $178K
board members · 19
  • ADAM H RUSS — SECRETARY
  • ANDREW SANDLER — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID MILLER — TRUSTEE
  • EVAN CAGNER — TRUSTEE
  • FROMA BENEROFE — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
  • GARY HISIGER — TRUSTEE
  • GEORGE ROSS — VICE CHAIR
  • JEFFREY J FEIL — TRUSTEE
  • JESSICA CLOUDEN — TRUSTEE
  • JIMMY BERG — TRUSTEE
  • JOY ZELIN — BOARD CHAIR
  • KENNETH D FALTISCHECK — VICE CHAIR
  • LAURIE GIRSKY — TRUSTEE
  • LAWRENCE J LEVINE — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL FLIDERBAUM — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD ROSS — TRUSTEE
  • STEVE L MARCUS — VICE CHAIR
  • STUART RABINOWITZ — TRUSTEE
  • THEODORE RICHMAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • 40+ renowned hospitals and medical centers Partner — Affiliated with over 40 hospitals and medical centers to support camp participation and deliver in-hospital programs like Sunrise on Wheels.
  • Sunrise Association Network — Sunrise Day Camps are part of the Sunrise Association, which oversees the creation and operation of camps for children with cancer and their siblings.
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.

  • Day Camp Model for Medical Continuity
    methodology: day_camp_medical_continuity
    By using a day camp format instead of overnight camping, children can participate in enriching social activities while maintaining access to nightly medical care and family support, because daily return home ensures treatment adherence and caregiver continuity.
  • Free-Access Emotional Support Model
    methodology: free_access_emotional_support
    By providing free day camp programs to children with cancer and their siblings, the organization produces emotional well-being and joy, because removing financial and logistical barriers increases access to supportive, joy-centered experiences during medical treatment.