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ARIE FOUNDATION
Plainview, NY · EIN 113100621 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE T30J · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · ariefoundation.com
revenue
$51K
expenses
$53K
net assets
$44K
employees
—
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Mission of foundation is to provide hobby materials to patients in Veteran Affairs Medical Centers, military hospitals and child-patients. The ARIE Foundation has served every VAMC in the nation.

profile · synthesized from sources

The ARIE Foundation provides hobby materials, primarily stamps, to patients in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, military hospitals, and children's hospitals across the United States. Founded in 1992, the organization supports hospitalized veterans and children by facilitating stamp donations and distributing supplies. It operates nationally, with a documented presence at NYU Medical Center and partnerships involving student groups and corporate sponsors.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Mend-a-Heart Celebration
Annual event that supports the ARIE Foundation's mission to provide stamp supplies to VA hospital patients; includes participation from NYU Medical Center and student doctors
Stamp Donation Program
Core initiative that collects and distributes stamps to hospitalized veterans and children; accepts donations by mail and provides tax deduction guidance to donors
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
    • Provision of stamp supplies to hospitalized veterans and pediatric patients
      Distributes free stamp supplies to patients at Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals across the United States and to pediatric patients in hospitals, including through organized events such as Mend-a-Heart 2002 at New York University Medical Center.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Acceptance and processing of stamp donations with tax guidance
      Accepts donations of stamps and provides donors with guidance on tax deductions based on fair market value as determined by collector pricing.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$51K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$53K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$44K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -68.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Chester Gerstenbluth — Executive Director
  • Jared Gerstenbluth — Director
  • Jerry Pollack — Director
  • Michael Pollack MD — Director
  • Phyllis Gerstenbluth — Director
  • Shelly Van Kluenen FNP — Director
  • Suzann Valenzuela — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • NYU Medical Center Partner — Bridged with ARIE Foundation's website for donations through NYU Medical Center's student group website.
  • New York University Medical Center Partner — Hosted the Mend-a-Heart 2002 event with ARIE Foundation for pediatric patients.
  • V.A. hospitals Partner — Partner institutions where the ARIE Foundation provides stamp supplies to hospitalized veterans.
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.

  • Philatelic Support for Patient Communication and Fundraising
    methodology: philatelic_fundraising
    By providing free stamps to hospitalized patients and collecting high-value philatelic materials, the organization supports emotional well-being through maintained social connections and generates funds, because access to communication tools and targeted fundraising leverages the unique value of stamps to sustain programming.
  • Therapeutic Engagement Through Creative and Recreational Activities
    methodology: therapeutic_activities_distribution
    By distributing hobby materials and organizing themed, interactive events, the organization fosters therapeutic engagement among pediatric and hospitalized patients, because creative and culturally relevant activities reduce psychological distress and improve emotional well-being in clinical settings.