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EIN 04-2880644

Why Me

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Worcester
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
NTEE code, primary
G12: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
Why Me aims to alleviate the isolation, desperation and constant stress children and their families face as they cope with childhood cancer. The organization provides direct financial and emotional support to those affected by cancer in Worcester, MA through individualized program components.
Total revenues
$1,476,824
2023
Total expenses
$1,065,035
2023
Total assets
$6,359,571
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Why Me

The organization provides direct financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families.

Who funds Why Me

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$100,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$20,810
Fallon HealthGeneral Support$14,416
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Why Me

NameTitleCompensation
Rebecca KuczarskiExecutive Director$84,842
David HaganPast Executive Director / House Manage$82,499
Carl J GoldsteinTreasurer$0
Terence J ShepherdChairman and Founder / President$0

Financials for Why Me

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$891,692
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$61,673
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$123,550
Net income from fundraising events$399,909
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,476,824

Form 990s for Why Me

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072024-05-17990View PDF
2022-072023-05-24990View PDF
2021-072022-06-06990View PDF
2020-072021-04-12990View PDF
2019-072020-12-07990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,810 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Front St 16th Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
Metro area
Worcester, MA-CT
County
Worcester County, MA
Website URL
whyme.org/ 
Phone
(508) 757-3311
IRS details
EIN
04-2880644
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G12: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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