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Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation Inc
Batavia, NY · EIN 261333002 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · michaelshope.org
revenue
$48K
expenses
$126K
net assets
$188K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Help families undergoing cancer treatment with meals, gas, cards, and additional costs associated with long hospital stays: to provide children with games, activities, and other support during treatment; and to keep children connected to friends, family and classrooms during hospitalization.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation Inc supports children undergoing cancer treatment and their families by providing financial assistance for meals, gas, and hospital-related expenses. It also funds youth programs and activities through grants to charitable organizations, with a focus on Western New York. Established in memory of an 8-year-old cancer patient, the foundation operates entirely with volunteers and directs over 97% of funds to its mission.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Support Program
Offers financial assistance to families with children undergoing cancer treatment for meals, gas, hospital stays, and other related costs
Hero for Hope Campaign
Encourages donors to make a three-year financial commitment to support the foundation’s mission
Youth Grant Awards
Provides grants of $250–$1,500 to charitable organizations supporting youth activities and athletics for children up to age 18, with preference for Western New York
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Awarding grants to youth-focused organizations and programs
      Awars grants ranging from $250 to $1,500 per cycle to charitable organizations that facilitate youth activities for children up to age 18, including support for youth athletics and other youth-aligned programs. Also distributed funds from the “Hope Rises” event to other organizations.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research for a cure for childhood cancer
      Supports research efforts aimed at finding a cure for childhood cancer.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting annual pediatric cancer awareness and fundraising events
      Hosts an annual event to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, featuring basket raffles, 50/50 raffles, auctions, kids activities, and presale tickets for $25 that include admission, beer, soda, and pizza.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizing community sports events for fundraising
      Organizes basketball games and cornhole tournaments to raise funds, including a cornhole tournament with $25 entry fees and $15 per registration supporting the foundation, and high school basketball events such as one held on January 31 featuring teams from Batavia High, Notre Dame, and York Central.
  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Providing comfort and support services to pediatric cancer patients and families
      Provides meals, gas, greeting cards, games, activities, and comfort items for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families; supports children's connection to friends, family, and classrooms during hospitalization. Also provided space, furniture, gaming supplies, toys, and comfort items at UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$34K70%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8K17%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$126K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$119K
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$188K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Danielle Rotondo — Director
  • Diane Hale — Director
  • JoAnne McInerney — Director
  • Mark Napoleone Sr — Director
  • Seana Logsdon — Director
  • carrie hutchins — Director
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • A & A Maple Partner — Hosted a fundraising event to support the foundation.
  • Applied Business Systems Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • C.S. Excavating Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • Ficarella's Pizzeria Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • Haun Welding Partner — Corporate donor that provided a financial contribution to the foundation.
  • Hodgins Engraving Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • Hope Rises Partner — Partner organization through which funds were raised and distributed
  • KMS Dance Studio Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • Salmon Orthodontics Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • The Sunny Rathod Realty Team Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • The York Golden Knights Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • UBMD Surgery Partner — Sponsor of the Hoops For Hope 2026 event.
  • UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Longstanding recipient of support from the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, including donations of space, furniture, toys, and comfort items for pediatric patients.
  • Wings Meeting Place Partner — Venue partner hosting the foundation's tailgate event.
  • grants@michaelshope.org Partner — Email contact for grant-related inquiries and application support
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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