Memorial-Driven Impact

Hosts events such as casino nights and film screenings to raise funds for families of injured or fallen first responders, with proceeds directed to specific beneficiaries or charitable foundations.

Offers direct financial assistance and care packages to first responders and military members, or their families, following injury or death. Support includes monetary donations ranging from $1,500 to $12,000 and in-kind contributions such as care packages for children of fallen officers.

Allocates donations to external nonprofits that serve first responders, such as funding home modifications or mortgage-free homes, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $3,700.

Funds and awards scholarships in memory of individuals such as Larry Kochiss, supported through charitable events like the Brescome Barton Charity Golf Outing.

Conducts fundraising activities, including donor outreach and organizing or participating in events such as the annual James Kallstrom Memorial Golf Tournament and the Lake Las Vegas Golf Outing, to support its mission. Raised over $400,000 in one year and $1.6 million following major national incidents.

Provides a $50,000 educational account for each child who loses a parent serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps or as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent. Since 1995, has awarded over $97 million in educational support through scholarships, with cumulative awards exceeding $75 million by 2018.

Provides humanitarian and medical aid to families of U.S. Marines, Navy Corpsmen, and federal law enforcement officers who were killed or injured in the line of duty, including coverage for cranial helmets for children of active-duty personnel and logistical support during bereavement.

Reviews and prepares scholarship and aid requests for distribution to eligible recipients, ensuring timely and appropriate disbursement of educational and humanitarian support.

Funds the establishment and ongoing operations of the Jack Martin Adolescent Psychiatry Division at Mount Sinai Hospital. Provided initial and continued support for adolescent psychiatry services, including capital projects like the Jack Martin Respirator Center linked to psychiatric care.

Established a $2 million endowment fund to ensure ongoing financial support for medical research and education at Mount Sinai. Also raised and donated funds specifically for construction costs of major facilities, including proceeds from events directed to the Jack Martin Respirator Center.

Funds medical research, education, and technology initiatives at Mount Sinai, including contributions exceeding $45 million since 1950. Supports long-term research and development efforts such as a heart-assist device to prevent second open-heart surgeries and expanded respiratory treatment research for polio.

Provides sustained grant support for pediatric hematology and oncology programs at Mount Sinai, including over $6 million in funding over 15 years. Financed the development of the Jack Martin Fund Inpatient Unit for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disease, which opened in spring 2018.

Awards grants for the construction and operation of specialized pediatric facilities, including the Jack Martin Fund Child and Adolescent Imaging Center (established with a $3.5 million commitment in May 2022) and the Play Space inaugurated November 1, 2023. Also funded the largest children's diabetes clinic in New York City.

Organizes and hosts annual fundraising events such as the Crown Ball, golf outings, College Game Day Tailgate, Pickleball Tournament, and a benefit performance of "Exodus" to support pediatric hematology-oncology and adolescent psychiatry divisions at Mount Sinai.

Established and operated the Jack Martin Respirator Center at Mount Sinai Hospital starting in 1953, including transferring the first ten patients and managing a 16- to 17-bed unit. Provided joint financial and operational oversight, initially funded through dedicated fundraising efforts totaling $200,000 or more.

Provides financial donations to individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a parent, offering direct support during times of crisis.

Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that serve children across Long Island, supporting community-based programs and services.

Allocates grants to organizations conducting breast cancer research, including Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with over $1,000,000 donated to support such efforts.