irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $230KEDUCATION & INFORMATION OUTREACH CSCNYCT DOES OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE OFFERED. THESE EFFORTS PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO NEED IT AND RESULT IN REFERRALS TO THE ORGANIZATION. CSCNYCT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS, CLINICS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS LARGER CORPORATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO COLLABORATE AND OFFER OUR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD VIRTUALLY, IN THE COMMUNITY, OR AT THE CLUBHOUSE. CSCNYCT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS THROUGH CONSULTATIONS, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS.
- #2 $223KADULT CLINICAL SUPPORT: CSCNYCT OFFERS FREE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ALL CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE FACILITATED BY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.SUPPORT GROUPS SUPPORT GROUPS MEET WEEKLY, SEMI-MONTHLY, OR MONTHLY AND ARE PROVIDED ON AN ONGOING OR TIME-LIMITED BASIS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE OPENLY WITH THEIR PEERS SOME OF THE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES RELATED TO LIVING WITH CANCER, CAREGIVING, OR BEREAVEMENT. THROUGH THE POWER OF SHARED EXPERIENCE, MEMBERS COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER.COUNSELING SERVICES SHORT-TERM COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT. THROUGHOUT THEIR 6-8 SESSIONS, MEMBERS WORK WITH THEIR CLINICIAN TO ADDRESS AGREED UPON GOALS RELATED TO THEIR CANCER JOURNEY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Clinical Support
Free in-person and virtual support groups and short-term counseling for adults impacted by cancer, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals in English and Spanish.
Children, Teens and Families (CTF) Program
Age-appropriate support groups, individual and family counseling, educational workshops, and social events for children and teens affected by cancer, their own diagnosis, or loss of a loved one.
Community Navigation / Resource and Referral
Service connecting members to community resources for food, finances, transportation, and other needs to reduce barriers to care.
Education & Information Outreach
Community outreach, workshops, and training for schools, hospitals, and community organizations to raise awareness and provide resources about cancer support services.
Gilda’s Pantry
Free food and essential items for members managing treatment side effects, financial stress, or limited access to healthy food.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Associate Board for fundraising and community engagementOperates an Associate Board composed of professionals who support the organization through fundraising, volunteering, outreach, and public relations efforts to expand impact for individuals affected by cancer.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Cancer support outreach and awareness initiativesConducts community outreach to raise public awareness about cancer support services, resulting in increased referrals to the organization’s programs.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Community navigation and resource referral servicesProvides community navigation and referrals to connect members with external support for food, finances, transportation, and other practical needs arising during cancer treatment and recovery.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Free clinical support services for adults affected by cancerProvides free in-person, virtual, and telephone-based support groups, short-term counseling (typically 6–8 sessions), and themed workshops (e.g., survivorship, coping skills, spirituality) for adults impacted by cancer, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals in English and Spanish. Services are available onsite at the organization’s clubhouse, hospital and medical partners, schools, and community sites.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Gilda’s Pantry food and essential needs programOperates Gilda’s Pantry, which provides free nutritious food and essential items to members experiencing food insecurity, treatment side effects, or financial stress due to cancer.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Healthy lifestyle and social programs for individuals affected by cancerOffers evidence-based healthy lifestyle classes, wellness activities, educational lectures, and social events designed to help individuals impacted by cancer build skills, improve well-being, and connect with others. Programs are offered in-person and virtually, with over 1,000 free programs provided annually.
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Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 1 activity
- Medical Resource Council for professional collaboration and advocacyAppoints healthcare professionals to a Medical Resource Council to support the organization’s mission through patient referrals, sharing clinical expertise, and advocating for individuals and families affected by cancer.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Support and counseling services for children, teens, and families affected by cancerProvides time-limited, professionally facilitated support groups, short-term individual and family counseling, age-appropriate skill-building workshops, and recurring family events for children and teens impacted by cancer—whether through diagnosis, a loved one’s illness, or bereavement. Services are delivered by licensed Child Life Specialists and include sibling sessions, parent guidance, and school-based trainings on supporting students through illness and loss.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.04M96%
Program service revenue$59K5%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$-31K
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$754K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$101K
Investments$372K
Liabilities$220K
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SEDO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $126K |
| DEBORAH AUGUST | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 38 | $112K |
board members · 16
- ALLISON FEHRENBAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN STERN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLE BASS — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- JACKIE KABOT — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE GOLDBERG — TREASURER
- JUDY COOPERMAN — SECRETARY
- JULIE MONROE — BOARD MEMBER
- LES DANISH — BOARD MEMBER
- LORRAINE FELDMAN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- MELINDA GANELES — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY DIAMOND — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER GOLDSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- STEPHANIE HICKEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- TERRY WEISS GARY — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACEY AARON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- 21st Century Oncology Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Advanced Oncology Association Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Ashikari Breast Center Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Cancer Support Community Network — Member of a national network with over 50 local affiliates and 100 satellite locations providing emotional and social support to people affected by cancer.
- Cancer Support Community Network — Member of the Cancer Support Community national network, part of a global nonprofit network of cancer support organizations.
- Clinics Partner — Partners with clinics to deliver cancer support programs within their communities.
- Community Hospital at Dobbs Ferry Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Community-based organizations Partner — Works with community-based organizations to extend outreach and provide support services to broader populations.
- Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Gilda's Club Network — CSCNYCT operates as CSCNYCT at Gilda's Club, indicating affiliation with the Gilda's Club network.
- Gilda's Club Network — Member of the Gilda's Club network, operating as Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda’s Club.
- Gilda's Club Partner — Provides free support groups, workshops, and educational lectures through Gilda's Club.
- Gilda’s Club Westchester Partner — Co-located or historically affiliated provider of support programs, referenced through shared branding and imagery.
- Greenwich Hospital Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Guidestar Network — Shares IRS Form 990 through Guidestar's platform.
- Larger corporations Partner — Collaborates with larger corporations to offer support services to their community members.
- Local hospitals Partner — Collaborates with local hospitals to offer support services onsite at their facilities.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Clinical partner providing access to emotional support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs for cancer patients and families.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Mount Kisco Medical Group Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Partner — Clinical partner providing access to emotional support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs for cancer patients and families.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Partner — Clinical partner providing access to emotional support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs for cancer patients and families.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Phelps Partner — Clinical partner providing access to emotional support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs for cancer patients and families.
- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Rye Schools Partner — Receives in-service training from CSCNYCT to support students impacted by cancer.
- Schools Partner — Provides school-based programs including consultations, crisis management, counseling, and educational workshops to students, parents, and school professionals.
- Sound Shore Medical Center Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- St. John’s Hospital Partner — Medical professionals from this organization are members of the Medical Resource Council and refer patients to the organization.
- Summit Health Partner — Clinical partner providing access to emotional support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs for cancer patients and families.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Barrier-Reduced Access to Essential Supportmethodology: barrier-reduction through basic needs supportBy removing cost, referral requirements, and geographic limitations through free access to food, essentials, and community-embedded services, we increase utilization and equity in care because reducing structural barriers enables timely, holistic support for vulnerable populations.
- Family-Centered, Holistic Supportmethodology: family-centered_supportBy providing age-appropriate, comprehensive support to all family members—including children, caregivers, and grieving loved ones—we strengthen collective resilience because cancer affects entire social systems, not just individual patients.
- Integrated Psychosocial and Clinical Caremethodology: clinical_integrationBy embedding psychosocial support within clinical care pathways and engaging medical professionals as referral partners, we improve health outcomes for individuals and families affected by cancer because coordinated care addresses both medical and emotional needs simultaneously.
- Peer-Based Community Support Modelmethodology: peer_support_groupsBy fostering peer-led support groups and compassionate communities grounded in shared experience, we enhance emotional and psychological resilience because mutual understanding reduces isolation and builds trust more effectively than top-down support models.