Making Headway Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chappaqua, NY
- Founding
- 10/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 13-3906297
Organization Overview
Making Headway Foundation Inc is located in Chappaqua, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Making Headway Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Making Headway Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Making Headway Foundation Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Making Headway Foundation Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $3,608,122. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD TUMOR, THE WHOLE FAMILY NEEDS A SPECIAL KIND OF CARE AND SUPPORT. MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NEED. OUR HUMANISTIC PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TREATMENT AND BEYOND. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO FUNDING MEDICAL RESEARCH SO BETTER TREATMENTS AND CURES CAN BE FOUND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP WITH NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS STEPHEN D HASSENFELD CHILDRENS CENTER FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS. EACH GRANT THAT IS FUNDED IS SELECTED BASED ON ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE HUMANISTIC SUPPORT TO PATIENT FAMILIES WHILE SEARCHING FOR IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND EVENTUALLY A CURE. GRANTS WERE ALSO AWARDED TO MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER (MSKCC), ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION (SBF) AND PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION.
OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDE ALLOCATION OF OFFICE EXPENSES, OFFICE SALARIES AND PAYROLL TAXES, DESIGN AND EDITING SERVICES, RECRUITING EXPENSES, OCCUPATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INSURANCE.
RETURNING HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL CAN BE A DISORIENTING AND ISOLATED FEELING FOR THE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. THEY FIND THEMSELVES STRUGGLING TO ADJUST TO A FAMILAR PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED. TO THIS END, MAKING HEADWAY PROVIDES, FREE OF CHARGE, INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC COUNSELING FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD TUMOR AND FREE OF CHARGE EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN SURVIVING A BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD TUMOR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTIES RETURNING TO SCHOOL AND KEEPING UP WITH THE CURRICULUM.
AT THE STEPHEN D HASSENFELD CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS WE PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,210. OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDED: FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY AND WHOSE FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD THE COST IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,787, SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $88,000 WERE GIVEN TO CHILDREN SURVIVING A BRAIN TUMOR AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES - $57,844.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward P Manley Making Headway Foun Founder And Chairman Emeri | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maya Manley Founder | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clint Greenbaum Founder And Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Schwartz VP Research | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elisa Greenbaum Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Almeida Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $406,251 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $640,232 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,046,483 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,058,116 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $292,277 |
| 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. | $141,017 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,895 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $129,196 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,092 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,082 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,089 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,687 |
| Advertising and promotion | $592 |
| Office expenses | $42,935 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,890 |
| Travel | $615 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $690 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,322 |
| Insurance | $16,151 |
| All other expenses | $66,301 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,233,162 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,135,173 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,246,060 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $39,517 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $632,713 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,201,453 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $4,422,566 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,104 |
| Grants payable | $172,690 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,419 |
| 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 | $212,213 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,132,323 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,030 |
| 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 | $4,422,566 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Making Headway Foundation Inc has awarded $287,277 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: CARE COORDINATOR | $109,318 |
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: CLINICAL TRIALS MANAGER | $69,992 |
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR | $61,430 |
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING PURPOSE: BRAIN TUMOR RECOVERY | $46,537 |