Encourage Kids Foundation
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $1.3m
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3442216
Organization Overview
Encourage Kids Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Encourage Kids Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Encourage Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Encourage Kids Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Encourage Kids Foundation has awarded 193 individual grants totaling $3,195,967. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH THEIR PAIN, FEAR AND ISOLATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESCAPES PROGRAM: ESCAPES ARE FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS THAT ARE OFFERED REGULARLY TO GIVE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES A CHANCE TO HAVE FUN TOGETHER AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL SO THEY CAN RELAX, REGROUP AND RETURN HOME WITH A RENEWED SENSE OF STRENGTH AND HOPE. DUE TO COVID, THESE ACTIVITIES WERE ALL HELD VIRTUALLY AND STILL OFFERED FAMILIES CONNECTION AND FUN DURING AN EXTREMELY ISOLATING AND STRESSFUL TIME.
MENTAL HEALTH
HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS: WORKING IN CONCERT WITH HOSPITAL STAFF, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A UNIQUE HOSPITAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS THROUGHOUT OUR HOSPITAL PARTNERS. HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS HELP EASE THE LONELINESS, FEAR, AND BOREDOM THAT ACCOMPANYHOSPITAL STAYS. SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS INCLUDE:CLOWN PROGRAM CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM A WIDE RANGE OF ILLNESSES HAVE COME TO RELY ON WEEKLY VISITS FROM CLOWNS FOR LARGE DOSES OF HAPPINESS. FOR MANY YEARS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT THOSE PATIENTS WHO MAINTAINED A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE AND SHARED LAUGHTER RESPONDED BETTER TO TREATMENT. DURING COVID, THESE VISITS TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL WHEN POSSIBLE.
PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT: THIS UNIQUE HOSPITAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES INCLUDING MUSIC, ART AND DANCE THERAPY, ADAPTED YOGA SESSIONS FOR PROFOUNDLY DISABLED CHILDREN, SENSORY THERAPY, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL PLAYROOMS, HORTICULTURE THERAPY, A VIDEO ARTISTINRESIDENCE PROJECT, AND MANY OTHER CREATIVE PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tony Fineman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joan Palermo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Anastasio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Krayeske Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Gural Chairman Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Carbone Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $385,038 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $215,637 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $512,629 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $56,164 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,113,304 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $32,059 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $30,448 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $342,080 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,527,640 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $267,127 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $198,532 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,853 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $332,131 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $143,960 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,833 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,950 |
| Office expenses | $35,973 |
| Information technology | $25,930 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,461 |
| Travel | $2,161 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,445 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,526 |
| Insurance | $9,538 |
| All other expenses | $12,108 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,358,442 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $604,202 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $297,321 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $215,637 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $102,812 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,737 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,310,275 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,591 |
| Total assets | $2,572,575 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,471 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $59,471 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,898,268 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $614,836 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,572,575 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Encourage Kids Foundation has awarded $253,327 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ELIZABETH SETON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $6,000 |
GOOD SAMARITAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $11,700 |
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE (SCHI) HEALTH CENTER PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT | $10,500 |