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BIG HOPE LITTLE WARRIOR CANCER FOUNDATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 931752530 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · bighopelittlewarrior.org
revenue
$31K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE US WHO ARE DEALING WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization supporting families in the U.S. affected by pediatric cancer, with a focus on Chinese-American communities. Provides emotional support, treatment information, and financial assistance. Also funds research on pediatric brain tumors, particularly in the areas of recurrence, survivorship, and treatment side effects. Offers resources in both English and Chinese.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emotional Support
Offers emotional support and community to families during diagnosis, treatment, and remission
Fund Raising
Raises funds to support pediatric brain cancer research with zero overhead costs; all donations go directly to research
Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Grants
One-year grants up to $25,000 for research on pediatric brain tumors, including tumor biology, therapeutic development, diagnostics, and patient outcomes
Treatment Information
Provides families with guidance on accessing quality healthcare and advocacy, including information about major pediatric cancer hospitals in the U.S. in English and Chinese
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 3 activities
    • Building a bilingual support community for Chinese pediatric cancer families
      Creates a culturally responsive community for Chinese pediatric cancer families in the U.S. to share experiences, access peer support, and navigate the intersection of Chinese and American cultures during cancer treatment.
    • Providing bilingual healthcare navigation support
      Offers bilingual (English and Chinese) information and guidance to help pediatric cancer families access major pediatric cancer hospitals and high-quality healthcare in the U.S.
    • Providing emotional, financial, and practical support to families affected by pediatric cancer
      Offers emotional, financial, and practical assistance to families in the U.S. affected by pediatric cancer, with services provided in both English and Chinese. Focuses on supporting families during diagnosis, treatment, and remission.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding pediatric brain cancer research
      Provides one-year research grants to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric brain tumors, with a focus on recurrence, progression, survivorship, and long-term side effects. All donations go directly to research due to zero overhead costs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +276.9%
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • President’s Volunteer Service Award Network — Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, enabling volunteers to earn the PVSA through service.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Driven Cultural Bridging
    methodology: community-driven_cultural_bridging
    By fostering community and mutual support among Chinese pediatric cancer families, the organization strengthens resilience and reduces isolation, because integrating cultural bridging between Chinese and American contexts enables more effective navigation of the healthcare system.
  • Culturally and Language-Responsive Support
    methodology: culturally_and_language-responsive_support
    By providing culturally and language-responsive support, the organization reduces barriers to care for Chinese families navigating pediatric cancer in the U.S., because addressing language and cultural differences improves access and engagement in treatment.
  • Family-Partnered Support Model
    methodology: family-partnered_support
    By maintaining continuous, compassionate partnership with families, the organization enhances family resilience and care experience during pediatric cancer treatment, because engaged and supported families are better equipped to navigate complex medical journeys.
  • Translational Research Funding for Pediatric Brain Tumors
    methodology: translational research funding
    By funding innovative research, the organization accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical improvements, because bridging the gap between research and practice leads to better outcomes for children with pediatric brain tumors.