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FRANCESCOS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Water Mill, NY · EIN 384240977 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE F12 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · francescosfoundation.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The mission of Francesco's Foundation is to help prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of youth, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community who are 4 times more at risk of death by suicide. We accomplish this through our education and sports partnerships and training programs, which promote tolerance, acceptance, and inclusively.

profile · synthesized from sources

Francesco's Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and the healthy development of youth, with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. The organization advances its mission through education, sports partnerships, and training programs that promote tolerance and inclusion. It raises support through fundraising events such as art and experience-based auctions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Art & Experience Auction
Annual fundraising auction featuring donated artwork, luxury stays, wellness experiences, and retail goods to support youth mental health and suicide prevention programs
Sports Partnerships Program
Collaborations with sports organizations to engage youth and promote mental wellness through athletic participation and community events
Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Initiative
Education and training programs promoting tolerance, acceptance, and inclusivity for youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth at higher risk of suicide
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
    • Advocate for gun safety legislation, including Francesco’s Law
      Leads sustained advocacy efforts for strong safe storage laws, including organizing campaigns, direct meetings with lawmakers, and public mobilization to support passage of Francesco’s Law (A.1962A/S.3385) and related gun violence prevention legislation at state and federal levels.
    • Deliver educational lectures on gun safety and risks to vulnerable youth
      Conducts guest lectures at schools and universities on gun safety, mental health, and risks to minors and LGBTQ+ youth, reaching institutions such as Trevor Day School, University of Florida, Northeastern University, and Nova Southeastern University.
  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
    • Implement education and sports programs promoting youth mental health and inclusivity
      Runs education and sports partnerships and training programs focused on promoting tolerance, acceptance, and mental well-being among marginalized youth, with a specific emphasis on suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
    • Provide training to adults for identifying youth in emotional distress
      Offers training programs for teachers and caregivers to recognize signs of emotional distress in youth and respond effectively.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Jason Brown — Board Member
  • Lewis H Aaron — Board Member
  • Melissa Temple — Board Member
relationships · 41

Who they work with

  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Partners with the 988 Lifeline to offer 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress, providing crisis resources and prevention tools.
  • Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright Partner — Co-sponsors and voted in support of Francesco’s Law, a legislative measure advocated by Francesco's Foundation.
  • Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright Partner — Legislative co-sponsor and advocate for Francesco’s Law, collaborating with Francescos Foundation on firearm safety and youth mental health initiatives.
  • Assembly member Baskin Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts for Francesco's Law
  • Assembly member Michaelle C. Solages Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts for Francesco's Law
  • Assembly member Rebecca Seawright Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts for Francesco's Law
  • Assemblyman Anderson’s office Partner — Partnered in support of Francesco’s Law in New York State.
  • Attorney General Letitia James Partner — Participated alongside Francesco's Foundation in advocacy efforts for Francesco’s Law in Albany.
  • District Attorneys Partner — Collaborated with District Attorneys on gun safety advocacy efforts.
  • Forward__Space Partner — Donated a 5-class package for the foundation's auction.
  • GLSEN Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Francesco's Foundation.
  • GLSEN Partner — Supported advocacy efforts for Francesco’s Law in New York.
  • Giffords Law Partner — Supported advocacy efforts for Francesco’s Law in New York.
  • Gotham FC Partner — Donated 2024 tickets for the foundation's auction.
  • Governor Hochul Government — Engaged with Governor Hochul on advancing gun safety legislation in New York.
  • Governor of New York Government — Urges the Governor to take action on Francesco’s Law (A.1962/S.3385).
  • KHS Gallery Partner — Donated artwork by Josie Tate for the foundation's auction.
  • Kazaisu Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Francesco's Foundation.
  • LaVon Private Luxury Partner — Donated a 3-month bespoke travel concierge service for the foundation's auction.
  • Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts for Francesco's Law
  • Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Partner — Participated in advocacy events supporting Francesco’s Law alongside Francesco's Foundation.
  • Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Partner — Collaborated with FRANCESCOS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED to advocate for Francesco's Law at the state legislature.
  • Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Partner — Collaborated with Francesco's Foundation in a three-day advocacy effort for Francesco’s Law.
  • Nancy Pelosi Partner — Engaged with Francesco's Foundation in support of gun reform efforts.
  • New York State Attorney General's Office Partner — Collaborated with the Attorney General in support of Francesco's Law
  • New York State Legislature Government — Advocates for the passage of Francesco’s Law (A.1962/S.3385) through legislative channels.
  • Newtown Action Alliance Partner — Supported advocacy efforts for Francesco’s Law in New York.
  • Peter Thomas Roth Partner — Donated a basket of skincare products for the foundation's auction.
  • Rally4Ever Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Francesco's Foundation.
  • Ritchie Torres Partner — Supported advocacy efforts for Francesco’s Law in New York.
+ 11 more
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.

  • Education and Adult-Mediated Intervention to Prevent Youth Suicide
    methodology: adult-mediated_youth_support
    By equipping teachers, parents, and caregivers with knowledge about youth mental health, online risks, and signs of distress, the organization enables early adult intervention that prevents suicide and mental health crises among youth, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, because trusted adults are best positioned to recognize and respond to emerging risks.
  • Gun Safety via Safe Storage Advocacy and Legislative Change
    methodology: safe_storage_advocacy
    By advocating for mandatory safe storage laws and stronger penalties for non-compliance, the organization reduces youth access to firearms during moments of crisis, thereby preventing gun-related suicide and accidental deaths, because secure storage acts as a critical environmental barrier to impulsive or accidental firearm use.
  • Intersectional Advocacy Linking Gun Safety and LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
    methodology: intersectional_advocacy
    By framing gun violence and suicide prevention as interconnected public safety issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth, the organization advances policy and education initiatives that address both elevated suicide risk and vulnerability to hate crimes, because integrated advocacy increases relevance and impact within high-risk communities.