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FAMILIES RAISING HOPE
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 873713882 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE E86 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · www.familiesraisinghope.org
revenue
$80K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$64K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ASSIST CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Families Raising Hope provides one-time financial assistance to Arizona residents undergoing active cancer treatment who are experiencing dire financial need. The organization helps cover essential living expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, and groceries to prevent instability during treatment. Founded in 2013, it is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit focused on reducing the financial toxicity of cancer care.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

5K For Hope
Annual fundraising event that supports the organization’s mission; serves as the primary in-person fundraiser with all proceeds staying in Arizona to assist local families
Financial Assistance Program
Provides one-time direct financial aid to cover rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, and groceries for Arizona cancer patients in active treatment who meet eligibility criteria
Hope Blossoms Gala
Evening fundraising event featuring dinner and storytelling to raise support for housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation for patients in treatment
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Cancer Support Groups & Peer Networks 6 activities
    • Comprehensive support services for cancer patients and families
      Offers access to resources including caregiver support, emotional and mental health support, education, health literacy, and advocacy and navigation services for families affected by cancer.
    • Connecting cancer patients to resources
      The organization helps cancer patients access various resources, including financial assistance, caregiver support, emotional and mental health support, education and health literacy, and advocacy and navigation services.
    • Connecting cancer patients to resources
      Provides access to various resources for cancer patients and their families, including financial assistance, caregiver support, emotional and mental health support, education and health literacy, and advocacy and navigation services.
    • Connecting cancer patients to resources
      The organization provides access to various resources, including financial assistance, caregiver support, emotional and mental health support, education and health literacy, and advocacy and navigation for cancer patients and their families.
    • Support services beyond financial aid
      Offers access to resources including caregiver support, emotional and mental health support, education, health literacy, and advocacy and navigation services for individuals and families affected by cancer.
    • Support services beyond financial aid
      Offers access to resources and support in caregiver assistance, emotional and mental health support, health literacy, education, and advocacy and navigation for families affected by cancer.
  • Financial Assistance for Families 5 activities
    • Direct financial assistance for non-medical essentials during cancer treatment
      Provides one-time financial grants to families in Arizona undergoing active cancer treatment to cover non-medical essentials such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, transportation, and housing expenses. These grants aim to prevent eviction, utility shut-offs, and food insecurity.
    • Direct financial assistance for non-medical essentials during cancer treatment
      Provides one-time financial grants to families in Arizona undergoing active cancer treatment to cover non-medical essentials such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, transportation, and housing expenses. The assistance aims to prevent eviction, utility shut-offs, and food insecurity through a formal application process.
    • Direct financial assistance for non-medical essentials during cancer treatment
      Provides one-time financial grants to families in Arizona undergoing active cancer treatment to cover non-medical essentials such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, transportation, and housing expenses, helping prevent eviction, utility shut-offs, and food insecurity.
    • Providing financial assistance for non-medical needs to cancer patients
      Provides direct financial assistance to individuals in Arizona undergoing active cancer treatment to cover non-medical essential needs such as housing (rent/mortgage), utilities, groceries, and transportation. This support aims to prevent eviction, utility shut-offs, and food insecurity.
    • Providing financial assistance for non-medical needs to cancer patients
      FAMILIES RAISING HOPE provides direct financial assistance to individuals in Arizona undergoing active cancer treatment to cover non-medical essential needs such as housing (rent/mortgage), utilities, groceries, and transportation. This support aims to prevent eviction, utility shut-offs, and food insecurity.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Volunteer-run operations
      Operates entirely through volunteer labor, delivering services to patients in active cancer treatment without paid staff.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual 5K For Hope fundraising event
      Hosts the annual 5K For Hope event, with the 9th edition held on November 15, 2025, to raise funds for families undergoing cancer treatment.
    • Fundraising events
      Hosts annual fundraising events, including the 9th Annual 5K For Hope held on November 15, 2025, to support program operations.
    • Fundraising events
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as the 9th Annual 5K For Hope on November 15, 2025, to support program operations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$89K112%
Program service revenue$7061%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$56K
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • BRIAN HOFFNER — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN YAMPOLSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Jeff McGinnis Partner — Co-founder of Families Raising Hope and instrumental in establishing the organization.
  • Jenny McGinnis Partner — Co-founder of Families Raising Hope and instrumental in establishing the organization.
  • Melissa Kovalesky Partner — President & Co-Founder who serves as primary contact for program and partnership inquiries.
  • State of Arizona Government — Registered with the state of Arizona to receive donations through the Charitable Tax Credit program.
  • cancer centers Partner — Cancer centers refer patients to Families Raising Hope for non-medical financial support.
  • hospitals Partner — Hospitals refer cancer patients to Families Raising Hope for financial assistance.
  • social workers Partner — Social workers identify and refer cancer patients in need of financial assistance to Families Raising Hope.