named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Drive For a Cure Golf Outing & Fundraising Dinner
Annual fundraising event featuring an 18-hole golf tournament and evening dinner with raffles and silent auction items to support pediatric cancer research.
March LEGO Drive for Kids With Cancer
Annual campaign honoring Paul’s birthday by collecting and donating new, unopened LEGO sets to children undergoing cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Collaboration to fund cutting-edge pediatric cancer research and educational programs focused on developing safer, more effective treatments for children.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy and awareness campaigns for childhood cancerConducts activities to raise public awareness about childhood cancer through grassroots campaigns, events, and outreach efforts.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Donating technology and toys to pediatric cancer patientsDonates iPads and LEGO sets to children undergoing cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support comfort and engagement during care.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding research to develop less toxic, targeted pediatric cancer therapiesFunds research initiatives aimed at developing less toxic and more targeted treatments for childhood cancer, with hundreds of thousands of dollars directed toward research and development of new therapies.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Hosting annual LEGO drive for children with cancerHosts an annual March LEGO drive to deliver over 1,000 brand new, unopened LEGO sets to children in the pediatric department at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising events to support pediatric cancer researchConducts ongoing grassroots campaigns and events, including the annual Drive For a Cure Golf Outing & Fundraising Dinner featuring an 18-hole golf tournament and evening fundraising activities, to inspire hope and fund change in the fight against pediatric cancers.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Raising awareness about childhood cancer through merchandise salesSells t-shirts and embroidered pom-pom beanies as part of its merchandise line to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants$17K8%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$205K
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$191K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$43K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$9K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- GINA KOUTROS — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SCARPATI — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA KREATSOULAS JIMENEZ — DIRECTOR
- PAUL J JIMENEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share progress and engagement opportunities
- GiveSmart Partner — Platform used for hosting fundraising events, as indicated by the event registration link (paulie.givesmart.com).
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share progress and engagement opportunities
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used to share progress and engagement opportunities
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Partner institution receiving funding for childhood cancer research and educational programs.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Partner organization receiving funding and donations of iPads and LEGO sets from The PaulieStrong Foundation for pediatric cancer care and research.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Receives donations of new, unopened LEGO sets for pediatric patients from The PaulieStrong Foundation.
- TikTok Partner — Social media platform used to share progress and engagement opportunities
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used to share progress and engagement opportunities
- YouTube Partner — Social media platform used to share videos and engagement opportunities
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.
- Funding Targeted Pediatric Cancer Research to Advance Safer Treatmentsmethodology: targeted-therapy-researchBy directing financial resources toward research for safe, effective, and less toxic therapies for childhood cancer, the organization advances progress toward cures and improved outcomes, because targeted research accelerates the development of treatments that minimize harm to young patients.
- Leveraging Grassroots Engagement and Merchandise to Sustain Awareness and Fundingmethodology: grassroots_mobilizationBy mobilizing communities through grassroots campaigns and symbolic merchandise like t-shirts, the organization generates ongoing public awareness and fundraising momentum, because participatory advocacy strengthens emotional connection and broadens support for pediatric cancer research.
- Therapeutic Distraction Through Play to Improve Patient Well-beingmethodology: therapeutic-distractionBy providing LEGO sets as a form of therapeutic distraction, the organization helps children cope with the psychological stress of cancer treatment, because engaging play activities redirect focus and reduce perceived pain during medical procedures.