EIN 76-0093914

The Periwinkle Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Periwinkle Foundation positively impacts patients battling illnesses through life-altering camps and programs. Their mission is to provide hope to children, young adults, and families challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses at Texas Children's Hospital. The Periwinkle Arts In Medicine program offers enjoyable and educational activities for those affected by pediatric cancer. In 2022, the Long-Term Survivor program provided a weekend retreat and opportunities for survivors to share experiences, learn life skills, and give back to the cancer community.
Total revenues
$2,043,555
2022
Total expenses
$1,812,229
2022
Total assets
$2,551,922
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at The Periwinkle Foundation

The mission of the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine (PAIM) program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center (TCH) is to provide enjoyable and educational art activities that give children, young adults, families, and caregivers affected by pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment, and healing through the arts.Established in 1997, the Arts In Medicine program at TCH is integral to the Center's commitment to providing comprehensive care in a child-centered environment to meet patients' emotional, social, educational, and medical needs. (Continue on Schedule O)Through partnerships with more than 20 local artists and arts organizations, PAIM connects the community's vibrant arts scene with patients and their families who are enduring hours, if not days, weeks, or months of a grueling hospital routine to provide daily opportunities for art experiences in the out-patient clinic, the in-patient unit and Bone Marrow Transplant unit at bedside. Through expanded partnerships, PAIM has begun programming at all four TCH Centers in Texas: Houston Main Campus, Katy West Campus, The Woodlands Campus, and the Vannie Cook Children's Cancer Clinic in McAllen. The Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program had 6,026 patient contacts in 2022.
Camp YOLO - In its 24th year, Camp YOLO (You Only Live Once) addresses the unique challenges faced by adolescents living with cancer, renal, cardiac, rheumatology, or HIV-related illnesses. While most teens worry about how many text messages they can send, teens with serious illnesses confront genuine life-and-death issues and seemingly unending hospital routines. For two weekends each year, these young people have a chance to rejuvenate with others who understand their struggles, anxieties, and fears. Campers learn teamwork and leadership skills, and by the end of a fun-packed and emotion-filled weekend, they leave knowing they are not alone and have what it takes to keep fighting their illness. (Continue on Schedule O)Over 116 campers attended the April/September camp sessions, along with approximately 60 dedicated volunteers each session.
Camp Periwinkle - Since 1983, The Periwinkle Foundation, celebrating its 40th Anniversary, has provided a week-long camp for children with cancer and blood disorders and their siblings. Periwinkle brought 96 campers, ages 7 to 15, to Camp Periwinkle in 2022. Campers came from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Many would not have the means to attend a summer camp even if they were well. Periwinkle provides clothing, bedding, and toiletries for any camper in need. Sad faces turned bright in a week packed with a month's worth of amazing experiences. With the help of more than 79 enthusiastic volunteers, cancer was forgotten, children realized they were not alone in their circumstances, siblings felt loved, and parents had an entire week to address their emotional healing.
Long-Term Survivor - In 2022, Periwinkle's Long-Term Survivor program included a weekend retreat and opportunities for young adult survivors to get together to share experiences, learn life skills, and give back to the cancer community. It also included monthly socials for cancer survivors, providing emotional, social, and professional support. Twenty-two Long Term Survivors volunteered as camp counselors in 2022.Family Camp held in April / September for Houston Families and in November for families at the Vannie Cook Cancer Clinic in McAllen, TX, welcomed 19 families with a newly diagnosed child to get away from the hospital routine, forget about their child's illness, create cherished family memories and meet other families who understand the stresses they are experiencing due to a child's cancer diagnosis.Periwinkle Day Camp, an inner-city week-long camp for patients 7-12 years, welcomed 33 campers for a magic week of camp in the city. This program allows campers who might not be able to participate in our overnight camps due to medical needs an incredible camping experience.

Who funds The Periwinkle Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hamill FoundationProgram Support for Cancer Patients at Texas Children's Hospital Thru Arts, Creative Writing & Photography As Well As Summer Camps & Weekend Camps.$200,000
American Endowment FoundationHuman Service$51,000
William Stamps Farish FundCamp Periwinkle$50,000
...and 39 more grants received totalling $700,180

Personnel at The Periwinkle Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Doug SuggittExecutive Director$164,000
Justin GoodmanPresident$0
Brian FranklinPresident / Treasurer / Director$0
Mary Nell Boone SuellBoard Development / Director$0
David SteinhartPresident / Secretary / Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Periwinkle Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,004,362
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$78,955
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-338
Net income from fundraising events$-39,424
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,043,555

Form 990s for The Periwinkle Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-27990View PDF
2021-122022-10-20990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $51,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Hamill Foundation
July 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3400 Bissonnet 185
Houston, TX 77005
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Website URL
periwinklefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(713) 807-0191
IRS details
EIN
76-0093914
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G00: Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines: General
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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