Maggies Mission Inc
Our mission is to raise awareness and find a cure for rare pediatric cancers by granting funds to promising research endeavors. We also wish to provide relief and assistance to families dealing with rare pediatric cancer through specialized donations.
Maggies Mission Inc at a glance
In short: Maggies Mission Inc gave $199K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,526
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,175
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maggies Mission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($120K). Together the top 3 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maggies Mission Inc gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $199K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | To Help Find Cures | $120,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | To Help Find Cures | $60,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | Childrens Well-Being | $18,526 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $201,012 | $277,675 | $198,526 | 3 | $261 |
| 2023 | $76,663 | $242,167 | $257,001 | $175,655 | 4 | $334 |
| 2022 | $91,497 | $249,803 | $218,824 | $125,578 | 2 | $247 |
| 2021 | $60,518 | $126,274 | $119,339 | $63,095 | 2 | $219 |
| 2020 | $53,583 | $316,421 | $332,252 | $172,547 | 1 | $393 |
About Maggies Mission Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maggies Mission Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Greenlawn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $199K. Net investment income was $261.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maggies Mission Inc is led by Donna Desousa-Schmidt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Desousa-Schmidt
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Motherway
Program Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Thomas Schmidt
Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Dipardo
Special Even
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Squeri
Special Even
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cammarota
Volunteer Se
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Desousa (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Maggies Mission Inc
How much does Maggies Mission Inc give each year?
Maggies Mission Inc gave $199K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $176K across 4 grants.
What is Maggies Mission Inc's typical grant size?
Maggies Mission Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $66,175, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maggies Mission Inc give grants?
Maggies Mission Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (9%).
Does Maggies Mission Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Maggies Mission Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Maggies Mission Inc?
Maggies Mission Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Greenlawn, NY.
What is Maggies Mission Inc's EIN?
Maggies Mission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2851432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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