named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History
Preserves and promotes the history of nursing in New York State through archival collections, oral histories, and public access to historical records and research resources.
Cathryne A. Welch Center for Nursing Research
Advances nursing research and evidence-based practice through funding, research fellowships, project facilitation, and dissemination of findings to improve nursing practice in New York State.
Nightingale Award
Annual award recognizing individuals or organizations that exemplify leadership, mentorship, and dedication to nursing and patient care.
Research Fellow Program
Three-year fellowship for nurse researchers, conducted in collaboration with the American Nurses Association – New York, providing mentorship and support for individual research projects.
Rising Nurse Researcher Award
Recognizes early-career, doctorally prepared nurses in New York who demonstrate leadership, research quality, and dissemination in nursing science.
Rona F. Levin Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Award
Recognizes teams that implement evidence-based practice changes resulting in measurable improvements in patient, staff, or organizational outcomes.
St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Center for Public and Professional Education
Develops and disseminates educational materials and programs to improve public understanding of nursing and health care, and promotes public-professional engagement.
Veronica M. Driscoll Award
Annual award honoring excellence in nursing history, education, or research, recognizing those who advance public understanding of the nursing profession.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Awarding grants to support nursing-related workFunds and awards the Mary J. Finnin Grant and other financial support to advance nursing practice, research, and evidence-based initiatives in New York State.
- Supporting nursing research through fellowships and project fundingFunds and supports nurse researchers via multi-year Research Fellowships, such as the collaboration with the American Nurses Association – New York, and provides financial support for nursing research and utilization projects across New York State.
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Nursing Professional Development 2 activities
- Developing and hosting public programs on nursing historyProduces exhibits, public programs, journal articles, and educational materials on the history of nursing in New York State, including events with authors and community outreach to promote understanding of nursing’s role in public health.
- Providing mentoring and educational advancement for nurses and nursing studentsOffers mentoring, educational workshops, and professional development opportunities for nurses and nursing students in New York State, including through initiatives like the Evidence-Based Practice Workshop and consultation services on professional record preservation.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducting and disseminating population-focused nursing researchSupports and publishes research to improve health care in New York State, including analysis of nursing education outcomes, faculty capacity surveys, and chartbooks covering health professions data from 2013 to 2022, shared through presentations and publications.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting the annual Nightingale Gala eventOrganizes and hosts the annual Nightingale Gala, a ticketed fundraising event held in various locations across New York State, including Albany and Troy, with recent events marking milestone anniversaries.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Operating a nursing history archive and public repositoryAcquires, preserves, and provides access to historical records and manuscripts of nursing organizations and professionals in New York State, serving as a permanent repository for materials of enduring historical value.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing excellence in nursing research and practiceConfers annual awards including the Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award, Rising Nurse Researcher Award, Rona F. Levin Evidence-Based Practice Award, and honors individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership and mentorship in nursing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$329K
Contributions & grants$64K19%
Program service revenue$138K42%
Investment income$98K30%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$506K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$324K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$253K
Investments$832K
Liabilities$298K
Net assets$1.35M
Liquid reserves25.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH ELLIOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $136K |
board members · 13
- BARBARA BONIFICIO MSN RN — DIRECTOR
- CECILIA MULVEY PHD RN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID THEOBALD MSNRNCSP — DIRECTOR
- FRANK MORRA MBA — TREASURER
- JOAN MADDEN WILSON MA RN — PRESIDENT
- LEE A CARR RN — DIRECTOR
- LINDA MILLENBACH PHD RN — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN DORNBAUM MS FAAN — DIRECTOR
- MARY J FINNIN MS RN — DIRECTOR
- MARY JOY GARCIA-DIA DNPRNFAAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT O'CONNELL MSW — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- VIRGIA B PHOENIX MDIV — DIRECTOR
- YVONNE JOHNSTON DRPH MPH MS RN — SECRETARY
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Partner in the national Campaign for Action initiative to transform the nursing profession and improve healthcare access, quality, and cost.
- ANA-NY Partner — Honored with the Nightingale Award in 2023 for mirroring the legacy of Florence Nightingale through leadership and advocacy in nursing.
- American Nurses Association – New York Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Nursing to support a Research Fellow for a three-year term.
- Bonnie Lauder Partner — Co-presented educational materials for the 2018 Evidence-Based Practice Workshop
- Clare Whitney Partner — Recipient of the 2024 Mary J. Finnin Grant
- Cyd Villalba Partner — Supported as a 2017 Research Fellow to develop resources on data visualization literacy in nursing
- DAISY Foundation Partner — Co-founders Bonnie and Mark Barnes were honored with the Nightingale Award in 2016 for their contributions to nursing.
- Harlem Fine Arts Show Partner — Collaborated with the Center for Nursing to host a Salute to African American Nurses
- Institute of Medicine Partner — Co-led with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation a study on the future of nursing that informed the national Campaign for Action.
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Government — Source of data used in research on health professions education outcomes
- John A. Hartford Foundation Partner — Honored with the Veronica M. Driscoll Award in 2022 for supporting the mission of the Center for Nursing.
- Jonas Center Partner — Founders Barbara and Donald Jonas were honored with the Nightingale Award in 2015 for their contributions to nursing and healthcare.
- NYONEL Partner — Honored with the Nightingale Award in 2018 for leadership and development in nursing.
- Penguin Random House Partner — Collaborates with Penguin Random House in promoting the book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Institute of Medicine to study changes needed in the nursing profession, forming the basis for the national Campaign for Action initiative.
- Springer Publishing Company Partner — Honored with the Veronica M. Driscoll Award in 2019 for contributions to nursing knowledge and the profession.
- Staten Island Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Staten Island Museum to inform and inspire the exhibit “Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View.”
- Yvonne Johnston Partner — Collaborated on educational materials for the 2018 Evidence-Based Practice Workshop
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.
- Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursingmethodology: evidence-based_practice_research-facilitationBy facilitating research, clarifying methodological distinctions (research vs. EBP vs. QI), supporting grant-funded initiatives, and recognizing excellence, the foundation advances nursing science and clinical outcomes because structured, high-quality evidence application improves practice and policy.
- Integrated Professional Development in Nursingmethodology: integrated professional developmentBy integrating mentoring, education, and research, the foundation advances nursing practice and improves healthcare outcomes because this holistic approach strengthens evidence-based care and professional growth.
- Public Engagement Through Nursing History and Storytellingmethodology: public-awareness-through-storytellingBy using archival access, public programs, storytelling, and collaboration with cultural institutions, the foundation advances public understanding of nursing’s role in health because historical narratives build cultural recognition and trust in the profession.