EMBRACE KIDS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO LIGHTEN THE BURDEN, MAINTAIN NORMALCY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE FACING CANCER, SICKLE CELL AND OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH CHALLENGES. EMBRACE KIDS ADDRESSES THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF PATIENT FAMILIES IN THE NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA SINCE 1991. EACH YEAR WE PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $2 MILLION IN DIRECT AID AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FAMILIES TO DEAL WITH THE DAILY CHALLENGES THEY FACE. WE BELIEVE THAT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILIES, AS A WHOLE, IS A CRITICAL PART OF CARING FOR THE CHILD. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO FAMILIES AND INCLUDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, COUNSELING, INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
+0.0% YoY
About The Institute for Children With Cancer
Based on IRS filings
The Institute for Children With Cancer is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $121K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,034,579 | $1,917,543 | $2,158,741 |
| Revenue | $1,482,849 | $1,143,528 | $1,730,020 |
| Expenses | $1,488,162 | $1,518,070 | $1,562,161 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $121,238 | $80,005 | $92,825 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK CANNELLOS | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY REAGAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KEN CONSTANTINO | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARK ALIPERTI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| OMOTAYO OKUSANYA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DAVID WEISS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOHN MORTENSON CPA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAN ARMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATT ASKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATT BRODY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SCOTT DEANEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GEOFF DOLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW MCDONNELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JESSE MEISTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRENDAN MONAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TOM NEHILA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LASZLO NYITRAI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LES WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ARMAAN SAXENA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $114,920 |
| GLENN JENKINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,800 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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