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Kylie Rowand Foundation Inc

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 473490004 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.kyliestrong.org
revenue
$105K
expenses
$141K
net assets
$42K
employees
mission · from form 990

To raise awareness and provide support for children and their families directly affected by childhood cancer.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Kylie Rowand Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Bree Rowand in memory of her daughter Kylie, who died at age 2 after a 13-month battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma. The foundation supports children and families affected by pediatric cancer by providing financial assistance, emotional support, and holiday programs, while raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. It operates primarily in California and Arizona, with a focus on improving treatment options and alleviating family burdens during treatment.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Golf Tournament
Yearly golf fundraiser, previously known as the Prayers for Kylie Golf Tournament, that brings together supporters to raise money for childhood cancer research and family support.
Burn for the Battle
Annual outdoor fitness event led by personal trainers in Scottsdale, AZ, to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer and the foundation’s mission.
Love Like Kylie Program
Provides holiday gift packages and family experiences for children undergoing cancer treatment and their siblings, including personalized gifts, stockings, and special outings for parents.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Pediatric & Specialty Disease Research Funding 4 activities
    • Funding Pediatric Cancer Research
      Distributes funds for childhood cancer research, including a significant contribution to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for neuroblastoma research.
    • Funding neuroblastoma research
      Presents checks to cancer research centers, such as a $100,000 check to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for neuroblastoma research, and receives impact summaries from these centers.
    • Fundraise for childhood cancer research and family support
      Has raised nearly $200,000 for childhood cancer, distributing funds to families in financial need and supporting research, including a $100,000 donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for neuroblastoma research.
    • Support childhood cancer research through funding
      Raises funds for childhood cancer research and has directly supported institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with a $100,000 contribution for neuroblastoma research.
  • Financial Assistance for Families 3 activities
    • Financial Assistance for Families Battling Pediatric Cancer
      Provides financial support to families with children battling cancer, including direct checks to help with expenses and distribution of funds raised for childhood cancer to financially struggling families.
    • Provide financial assistance to families affected by pediatric cancer
      Raises and distributes funds to families experiencing financial hardship due to childhood cancer, including direct support such as a $10,000 check provided to the Hayworth family in 2019.
    • Providing financial assistance to families battling pediatric cancer
      Distributes funds to financially struggling families with children battling cancer, including a $10,000 check provided to the Hayworth family in 2019.
  • Therapeutic Recreation & Holiday Support for Pediatric Cancer Families 2 activities
    • Organizing events and providing gifts for families and parents of children with cancer
      Provides free events and field trips for families with children battling cancer, and organizes Christmas gifts for these families. The organization also provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents of children with cancer.
    • Support Events and Gifts for Families and Parents of Children with Cancer
      Organizes free events and field trips for families with children battling cancer, and provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents of these children, including Christmas gifts.
  • Themed Community Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Hosts community launch events and outdoor workout events to engage supporters, share updates, and raise funds and awareness about pediatric cancer funding gaps.
  • Family Resource Fairs and Community Events 1 activity
    • Host community events for families affected by pediatric cancer
      Organizes community events including outdoor workouts led by personal trainers, family field trips, and holiday gift programs for families with children battling cancer. Also hosts community launch events to engage supporters and share organizational updates.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advocate for increased pediatric cancer research funding
      Engages communities in fundraising and awareness activities to highlight funding gaps in pediatric cancer research and treatment.
    • Collaborate with cancer research institutions
      Partners with leading cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, as evidenced by receiving an Impact Summary from Memorial Sloan Cancer Center in 2021 and presenting significant funding for neuroblastoma research.
    • Host community events and fitness activities for families affected by pediatric cancer
      Organizes inclusive outdoor workout events led by professional trainers and hosts community launch events in Arizona to engage supporters and share organizational updates.
    • Provide financial and emotional support to families battling pediatric cancer
      Offers direct financial assistance to families, such as a $10,000 grant to the Hayworth family in 2019, and provides emotional support through special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents. Also provides complimentary food and drinks at foundation events.
    • Provide free recreational and emotional support programs for families with children battling cancer
      Offers free events and field trips for families, organizes Christmas gift programs for affected families, and provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents to support emotional well-being.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Breanne Rowand President 20 $30K
board members · 1
  • Jennica Lawford — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Partner platform that donates a percentage of purchases to KRF when selected as the charity of choice.
  • Banner Diamond Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives comfort items for children through a partnership with Binkeez For Comfort.
  • Binkeez For Comfort Partner — Partners to provide comfort items to children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Banner Diamond Children’s Hospital.
  • Facebook Partner — Used a Facebook Page ("Prayers for Kylie, God's little Warrior") to share Kylie's journey, which evolved into a movement of over 100,000 people and was used to raise funds for childhood cancer.
  • Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Partner — Host venue for foundation event
  • Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Partner — Hosted the Arizona Launch Party event venue.
  • Jennica Lawford Partner — Volunteer Coordinator for the Love Like Kylie Program
  • Marc Fisher Partner — Bree Rowand was selected as a #MAKEYOURMARC program ambassador for her work with the Kylie Rowand Foundation.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Partners to find and research better treatment options for children with cancer.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Received a $100,000 check for neuroblastoma research.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Received an Impact Summary from them in 2021.
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives comfort items for children through a partnership with Binkeez For Comfort.