Encourage Kids Foundation

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 12/2021, Encourage Kids Foundation employed 10 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 12/2021, Encourage Kids Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Encourage Kids Foundation has awarded 164 individual grants totaling $2,721,520. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HELP SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH THEIR PAIN, FEAR AND ISOLATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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 ACCOMPANY HOSPITAL 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, NOW IN ITS 19TH YEAR 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 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROJECT, AND MANY OTHER CREATIVE PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michele Hall-Duncan
President & CEO
$120,679
Joseph Wessely
Chairman
$0
Joan Palermo
Vice Chair
$0
Tony Fineman
Treasurer
$0
Mary Krayeske
Secretary
$0
Jeff Gural
Chairman Emeritus
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$148,865
Related organizations$0
Government grants $312,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,395,376
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $164,934
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,856,241
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $173,585
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $122,631
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,152,457

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Encourage Kids Foundation has awarded $37,135 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MOUNT SINAI KRAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THEIR PAWS AND PLAY FACILITY DOG PROGRAM.

$25,000

BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: TO CREATE A SENSORY CART TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS AND/OR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DELAYS.

$12,135
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Encourage Kids Foundation has recieved totaling $326,444.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING COPING MECHANISMS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN WITH SUICIDE IDEATIONS

$140,000
Christy And John Mack Foundation

Rye, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE OR EDUCATIONAL

$50,000
Arnold S Penner Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$39,500
Abner Rosen Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$25,000
United Way Miami Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$22,350
Blavatnik Family Foundation 2020

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER CRITICAL ILLNESSES

$15,000
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