Cristian Rivera Foundation
Mission
To create a world without DIPG by funding research towards a cure, spreading awareness and providing family support. After losing his son to DIPG, Cristian’s life journey inspired his father, John “Gungie” Rivera, to start the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, in 2009. Today, three children have responded well to the clinical trials conducted by Dr. Mark Souweidane at Weill Cornell Medical Center which we fund. These three children are providing hope and promise to the medical community and to children and families impacted by DIPG. We also focus our funding towards genetic research conducted by Dr. Oren Becher at Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. We strive to reach our mission through fundraising events, monthly newsletters, media outreach and other methods designed to educate and enlighten those in the community who are not aware of DIPG and its devastating effect on children and families. Our foundation has also become a source of support, information, and financial assistance to families affected by DIPG. We work with affected families and help them navigate through this difficult process, providing them with the tools they need to understand this horrible disease.
Vision
Our vision is to lead the global fight against D.I.P.G. by advancing groundbreaking research, fostering hope, and providing support to families affected. We envision a future where there is a cure for D.I.P.G., and every child has the opportunity to live a long, healthy life. We are committed to finding that cure and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families worldwide.
Goals
- 1.We will focus on increasing participation in our existing programs through social media and email marketing. Promoting and scaling these events will broaden our reach and ensure more people attend, participate, and donate to our cause.
- 2.We will focus on growing our core programs by improving our annual events: the 5K, Flashback Boat Ride, and Celebrity Gala. We can boost participation and raise funds for families by ensuring their success. Enhancing attendee experiences will encourage long-term support. Promoting and scaling these initiatives will broaden our reach and ensure more families benefit from our resources.
- 3.We will expand our advocacy initiatives and increase funding for D.I.P.G. research including trials and innovative experimental research that advances the fight against D.I.P.G and improves outcomes for affected children and their families.
Edgewater NJ | EIN: 90-0499789
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501(c)(3) organization
Cristian Rivera Foundation
Mission
To create a world without DIPG by funding research towards a cure, spreading awareness and providing family support. After losing his son to DIPG, Cristian’s life journey inspired his father, John “Gungie” Rivera, to start the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, in 2009. Today, three children have responded well to the clinical trials conducted by Dr. Mark Souweidane at Weill Cornell Medical Center which we fund. These three children are providing hope and promise to the medical community and to children and families impacted by DIPG. We also focus our funding towards genetic research conducted by Dr. Oren Becher at Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. We strive to reach our mission through fundraising events, monthly newsletters, media outreach and other methods designed to educate and enlighten those in the community who are not aware of DIPG and its devastating effect on children and families. Our foundation has also become a source of support, information, and financial assistance to families affected by DIPG. We work with affected families and help them navigate through this difficult process, providing them with the tools they need to understand this horrible disease.
Vision
Our vision is to lead the global fight against D.I.P.G. by advancing groundbreaking research, fostering hope, and providing support to families affected. We envision a future where there is a cure for D.I.P.G., and every child has the opportunity to live a long, healthy life. We are committed to finding that cure and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families worldwide.
Goals
- 1.We will focus on increasing participation in our existing programs through social media and email marketing. Promoting and scaling these events will broaden our reach and ensure more people attend, participate, and donate to our cause.
- 2.We will focus on growing our core programs by improving our annual events: the 5K, Flashback Boat Ride, and Celebrity Gala. We can boost participation and raise funds for families by ensuring their success. Enhancing attendee experiences will encourage long-term support. Promoting and scaling these initiatives will broaden our reach and ensure more families benefit from our resources.
- 3.We will expand our advocacy initiatives and increase funding for D.I.P.G. research including trials and innovative experimental research that advances the fight against D.I.P.G and improves outcomes for affected children and their families.
Edgewater NJ | EIN: 90-0499789
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
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Program Expense Ratio:84.30% of total expenses
SCORE100%
Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.
ExpensesFY2022
- Administrative: 1.9%
- Fundraising: 13.7%
- Program: 84.4%
ExpensesFY2023
- Administrative: 4.2%
- Fundraising: 10.6%
- Program: 85.3%
ExpensesFY2024
- Administrative: 4.5%
- Fundraising: 12.2%
- Program: 83.3%
- Administrative
- Fundraising
- Program
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio:0.00% of total assets
SCORE100%
Total liabilities divided by total assets, indicating long-term sustainability. A ratio under 50.00% receives full credit
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Program Expense Ratio:84.30% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022
ExpensesFY2023
ExpensesFY2024
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990 |
| 100% | Liabilities to Assets Ratio:0.00% of total assets Total liabilities divided by total assets, indicating long-term sustainability. A ratio under 50.00% receives full credit Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |