named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Forever JoJo Strong Scholarships
Provides scholarships to student athletes in the Three Village Community and surrounding areas who exemplify resilience, community spirit, and perseverance.
JoJo's Wish
Grants wishes to courageous individuals aged 18–25 who are battling serious medical conditions, in partnership with medical professionals and the New York Cancer Foundation Advocates for Hope.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to student athletes in the Three Village communityProvides financial scholarships to student athletes in the Three Village community who demonstrate resiliency, courage, tenacity, and a positive attitude, as evidenced by ongoing support programs and annual recognition.
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Granting Wishes to Seriously Ill Children 1 activity
- Granting wishes through JoJo's Wish programGrants wishes to young people aged 18–25 who are facing serious medical challenges, modeled after JoJo’s own battle with cancer, and supported through dedicated fundraising initiatives.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising events to support foundation programsHosts recurring annual events including the JoJo Jamboree and a golf outing, with proceeds directed toward student athlete scholarships and the JoJo's Wish program; events have been held consistently in 2023 and 2024.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Selling commemorative merchandise for fundraisingProduces and sells limited edition merchandise such as sweatshirts and windbreakers tied to annual events like the JoJo Lax Jamboree to support foundation initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$41K
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Fundraising—
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Grants paid out$33K
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
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Net assets$73K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BRIAN MCGINLEY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PURDY — DIRECTOR
- RAY MCKENNA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Recognized for its support during JoJo's illness and connection through his participation in the Men's lacrosse team.
- Anthony Voelker @volkbrand Partner — Collaborated with the organization to design and create a commemorative windbreaker for the 5th Annual JoJo Jamboree.
- Forever JoJo Strong Partner — Receives all proceeds from the JoJo Jamboree event to support its mission.
- Forever JoJo Strong Partner — Receives all proceeds from the foundation's golf outing to support its mission.
- Forever JoJo Strong Partner — Receives proceeds from the JoJo Jamboree event to support its charitable mission.
- JoJo's Wish Partner — Receives proceeds from the JoJo Jamboree event to support its charitable mission.
- New York Cancer Foundation Advocates for Hope Partner — Partners to determine medical eligibility of wish recipients.
- Port Jefferson Country Club Partner — Host venue for the foundation's golf outing event
- Port Jefferson Country Club Partner — Hosts the annual golf outing event.
- Ward Melville High School Partner — Hosts the JoJo Jamboree event at its facility.
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.
- Community-Integrated Fundraising Modelmethodology: community-focused fundraisingBy channeling proceeds from community events and merchandise sales into support for student athletes and individuals with serious medical conditions, the foundation strengthens local resilience because localized, event-driven engagement fosters sustained community investment and broader participation.
- Legacy-Based Character Developmentmethodology: legacy-based youth empowermentBy identifying and supporting youth who demonstrate personal qualities such as determination, grit, perseverance, and fighting spirit, the foundation perpetuates the legacy of Joseph LaRosa Jr. and strengthens community values, because shared character traits inspire role modeling and deepen community engagement.
- Medical Referral Partnership Networkmethodology: medical-partner_referral_networkBy partnering with local medical offices through designated ambassadors, the foundation identifies and supports eligible wish recipients because clinical touchpoints increase early access and trust-based referrals, improving reach and impact.