named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Grant Program
Provides funding to local 501(c)(3) organizations to enhance accessibility and inclusion in programming and facilities for children with disabilities
Individual Equipment Grants
Offers financial assistance to families for adaptive equipment such as tricycles and mobility devices not covered by insurance
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding grants for children with disabilitiesProvides financial support to children and young adults under 21 with documented disabilities residing within 80 miles of Saratoga Springs, awarding grants based on medical need and available funding. The foundation provides over $70,000 annually to support access to adaptive equipment, therapies, and camp tuition not covered by insurance or family budgets.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding inclusive programming through nonprofit partnersAwards grants to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to support inclusive programming and improve accessibility for children with disabilities through the Community Grant program.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts public fundraising events, including Child's Play: Salute to Saratoga and the “Boots & Bourbon” event, to support grant programs for children with disabilities.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Providing direct access to adaptive equipment and servicesProvides children with disabilities access to adaptive equipment and services when not covered by medical insurance or family financial capacity, enabling participation in family, community, and peer activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$263K83%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$28K9%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$223K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$118K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$420K
Investments$778K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves64.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Burns | Executive Director | 40 | $56K |
board members · 15
- Alana Gorman — Director
- Bruce Steves — Director
- Donna Hermann — Director
- JoAnne Starks — Director
- Kim Fahey — Director
- Linda Miller — Director
- Nancy Bambara — President
- Nicholas DeCelle — Vice President
- Nicholas Miner — Director
- Pamela Fisher — Director
- Rosemarie Bogdan — Director
- Steve Butler — Director
- Taylor Scheurer — Director
- Tina Morency — Secretary
- Zachary Waterstram — Treasurer
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated with the Dake Foundation for Children on a public interview featuring the foundation's executive director.
- All Abilities Productions Partner — Receives funding to support inclusive youth theater programming.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks Partner — Receives funding to support individuals with disabilities in their Group Mentoring program.
- Breakthrough T1D Partner — Receives funding to support the Connections program for children and young adults with Type 1 diabetes.
- Camp Abilities Partner — Funded to support summer camp activities for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
- Double H Ranch Partner — Receives funding to support the Adaptive Winter Sports program for children with disabling conditions.
- Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY Partner — Receives funding to provide socialization and community support for children and young adults with epilepsy.
- Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany Partner — Funded to support their Goalball program, a Paralympic sport.
- STRIDE Adaptive Sports Partner — Receives funding to support the Learn to Bowl program for children with disabilities.
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Partner — Funded to provide a sensory room and materials for their "All-Access Nights" inclusive programming.
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Partner — Hosted the Child's Play event at its venue in 2026.
- Saratoga Regional YMCA Partner — Collaborates through shared community engagement goals; board member Aaron Ditch serves as Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Branch of the Saratoga Regional YMCA.
- Shredders MTB Partner — Funded to provide training for mountain biking coaches to better support youth with special needs.
- Stewart’s Shops Partner — Founded by Gary Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops.
- The Hyde Collection Partner — Funded to support inclusive art programming called "Hyde and Seek".
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.
- Barrier Removal Through Adaptive Accessmethodology: barrier-removal_for_inclusionBy funding adaptive equipment, accessibility improvements, and inclusive programming, the foundation enables participation in fundamental childhood experiences, thereby improving physical and mental health, independence, and dignity because removing environmental and physical barriers is foundational to inclusion.
- Family-Centered Support Modelmethodology: family-centered_supportBy supporting both children with physical disabilities and their families, the foundation produces better outcomes for children because holistic, family-inclusive interventions address systemic barriers and promote sustained well-being.
- Medically-Justified Grantmakingmethodology: medically-justified grantmakingBy requiring medical documentation to approve grants, the foundation ensures that funded items directly address clinically significant barriers related to a child's diagnosis, increasing intervention relevance and impact because alignment with medical need enhances functional outcomes.