Haymakers for Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Founded in 2011, the organization raises money and awareness for cancer research, care, awareness, and survivorship through amateur athletic events. The organization engages everyday men and women in fundraising by offering them the opportunity to train for and compete in charity boxing events, as well as participate in running races, golf tournaments, and other athletic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$548K
-37.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
45
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+18.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To raise money and awareness for charities that meet 501(c)(3) qualifications through amateur athletic events by developing, organizing, and conducting amateur athletic events and related programs. The organization aims to knockout cancer by giving everyday men and women the opportunity to fight back against the disease through training for and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Cancer research and education
- Medical research support
- Cancer survivorship programs
- Public health and medical research awareness
Grantmaking
Haymakers for Hope distributes funds to cancer-focused nonprofits and medical research organizations. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates nationally, with events and fundraising activities in multiple cities across the United States. Primary geographic areas of operation include Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, and Washington DC. The organization has held events in Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington DC, and participants engage in marathons and athletic events in cities worldwide including London, Dublin, Berlin, Chicago, Sydney, and Cape Town.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024-2025):
- Total Assets: $548,136
- Total Revenue: $4.3M–$4.6M
- Total Expenses: $4.72M–$4.9M
- Total Liabilities: $349k
- Total Giving: $1,458,582
- Number of Employees: 15
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $548,136 | $880,099 | $1,122,045 |
| Revenue | $4,610,827 | $4,297,713 | $4,816,031 |
| Expenses | $4,924,496 | $4,718,152 | $4,248,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $73,708 | $5,204 | $4,449 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Julie Anne Kelly – Co-founder
- Andrew Myerson – CEO
- Mark Avery – Director
- Jordan McMillan – Marketing Manager
- Brian Schroy – Running Program Manager
- Henry Ung – Operations Manager and Boxing Matchmaker
- Caroline Casey – Events Coordinator
- Katie Stepansky – Events Coordinator
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK AVERY | TREASURER, CLERK, DIRECTOR | 50 | $218,219 |
| JOHN QUACKENBUSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE ANNE KELLY | DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT CLERK | 50 | $202,038 |
| ANDREW MYERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $293,500 |
| ERIC BRAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEIL COHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM LIPMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE RUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS CHANDRAKUMAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT ZAMBETTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Fundraising Impact:**
Over $35 million raised for organizations fighting cancer since inception
1,400 alumni from Haymakers boxing events
54 boxing events held since 2011
200+ organizations have received financial support
**Event Programming:**
The organization operates multiple signature events including:
**Boxing Events:** Rock 'N Rumble, Liberty Bell Brawl, Beltway Brawl, Hope NYC, and Belles of the Brawl (an all-women's charity boxing event focused on breast cancer survivorship)
**Running Programs:** Boston Marathon, London Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and other marathons worldwide
**Golf:** KO Cancer Classic
**Other Activities:** Plunge events and additional athletic competitions
The organization continues to expand its programming and geographic reach, with multiple events scheduled for 2026 across various cities and athletic disciplines.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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