The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital

What The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital does

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 1906 in New York City, operating exclusively as a volunteer-driven philanthropic organization supporting Bellevue Hospital Center — the oldest public hospital in the United States. Its mission is to provide direct financial and programmatic support to Bellevue's indigent and needy patients, defined as those who, by reason of poverty, continued weakness, or lack of home or family, stand in active need of assistance. All members are volunteers assigned to interface with specific departments within the hospital.

The organization operates a portfolio of twelve recurring and pilot patient-care programs delivered on-site at Bellevue, including the Physical Rehab Home Management Program (addressing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for trauma patients), iPads for Cancer Patients (preloaded tablets for chemotherapy patients, launched 2016), the Sobriety Garden (a 15,000 square foot therapeutic garden for the Alcoholism Clinic), Vocational Rehabilitation, Music Program, Activities Therapy, Addictions Division support, Clothing Room, Durable Medical Equipment provision, Patient Discharge Travel, Chaplaincy, and Patient Library services. Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary charitable donations accepted via the organization's website and PayPal portal — there is no product sales, fee-for-service, or commercial pricing model. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by President Jared C. Dukas, Vice President/Secretary Matthew Rimi, and Assistant Treasurer Lillian C. Calvanico, plus voting and honorary directors.

Cumulatively, the Auxiliary has provided more than $55 million in support over its 118+ year history, weathering two world wars, the Great Depression, multiple subsequent conflicts, the September 11 aftermath, and Hurricane Sandy. The legal entity was incorporated in 1945 (as the Social Service Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital), assumed its current name in 1956, and is dually registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and Section 482 of the New York State Social Welfare Law. Operations are entirely New York City-based with no disclosed geographic expansion, paid staff, technology platform, or commercial diversification.

Name

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital

Legal name

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc.

Website

https://bellevuehospitalauxiliary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1906 that funds and delivers on-site patient care programs at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, serving indigent and needy patients through charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Auxiliary Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD), Post-Acute Transitional Care / Subacute Rehab Centers (HLADAJAN)

Keywords

• Hospital auxiliary services
• Volunteer patient support
• Charitable healthcare programs
• Patient rehabilitation services
• Hospital fundraising nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The Auxiliary is a registered charitable organization under Section 482 of the Social Welfare Law of New York State and a federally designated charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Revenue is generated through charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and fundraising activities. Donations can be made via PayPal through the organization's website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds and delivers patient support programs at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City. Its offerings include physical rehabilitation home management training, iPads preloaded with apps for chemotherapy patients, a 15,000-square-foot Sobriety Garden for addiction treatment patients, vocational rehabilitation, music and activities therapy, chaplaincy, a patient library, a clothing room, durable medical equipment provision, and patient discharge travel assistance.

Product overview

The Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital operates as a charitable organization offering a portfolio of patient care enhancement programs and services. These include the Physical Rehab Home Management Program, iPads for Cancer Patients, Sobriety Garden, Vocational Rehabilitation, Music Program, Activities Therapy, Addictions Division of Psychiatry, Clothing Room, Durable Medical Equipment, Patient Discharge Travel, Chaplaincy, and Patient Library. These programs collectively aim to provide direct enhancement to patients' well-being, care, and convalescence, grounded in a humanitarian mission of supporting Bellevue's indigent and needy patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Rehab Home Management Program Program addressing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for patients with disabilities resulting from traumas such as spinal cord injury, paralysis, amputation, and stroke; delivered by volunteers at Bellevue Hospital Center.
• iPads for Cancer Patients Provides preloaded iPads to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Bellevue Hospital, offering entertainment, reading materials, games, medical and social applications, and internet access.
• Sobriety Garden A 15,000 square foot therapeutic garden where patients of Bellevue's Alcoholism Clinic participate in gardening activities alongside patient-made sculptures, supporting recovery and self-esteem.
• Vocational Rehabilitation - Work Development Program Program helping Bellevue Hospital patients develop work skills and prepare to return to employment.
• Music Program Therapeutic music program delivered to Bellevue Hospital patients as part of the Auxiliary's enrichment services.
• Activities Therapy Therapeutic activities program supporting patient rehabilitation and well-being at Bellevue Hospital Center.
• Addictions Division of Psychiatry Support Volunteer and financial support provided to Bellevue Hospital's Addictions Division of Psychiatry for patients receiving addiction treatment.
• Clothing Room Provides clothing assistance to Bellevue Hospital patients in need.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Provides durable medical equipment to Bellevue Hospital patients to support home care and rehabilitation.
• Patient Discharge Travel Assists Bellevue Hospital patients with transportation needs at the time of discharge from the hospital.
• Chaplaincy (Interfaith Chaplaincy Program) Interfaith spiritual support services provided to Bellevue Hospital patients through the Auxiliary's Chaplaincy Program.
• Patient Library Volunteer-operated library services provided to patients across Bellevue's tuberculosis, general, and psychiatric divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $55 million in support provided to Bellevue Hospital patients over 112+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National health-charity providing in-hospital experiences and support for patients (notably pediatric oncology); comparable as a donation-funded, volunteer-supported patient-experience organization.
• NYC Health + Hospitals: The parent public health system of which Bellevue is a member; defines the operational environment, funding context, and strategic priorities that shape the Auxiliary's programmatic focus.
• Volunteers of America: Large nonprofit mobilizing volunteers to deliver health and social services to vulnerable populations; comparable in relying on volunteer infrastructure to serve indigent and recovery populations.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities New York: Charitable organization supporting hospital patients and families in NYC; comparable in providing non-clinical patient support services and donor-driven program delivery in the same metro.
• Visiting Nurse Service of New York: Large NYC nonprofit delivering home-based health and supportive services; comparable as a long-tenured nonprofit serving vulnerable populations in the same geography.

Direct peers

• HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (Spiritual Care Association): Organization providing chaplaincy and spiritual care services in healthcare settings; comparable as a nonprofit delivering one of the Auxiliary's specific program lines (Chaplaincy) at scale.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Auxiliary: Volunteer and fundraising auxiliary supporting MSK's cancer patients — directly comparable as a hospital-affiliated volunteer organization funding patient-experience programs in NYC.
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary: Long-standing volunteer auxiliary supporting NewYork-Presbyterian's patient services through fundraising and in-hospital programs; same NYC safety-net-adjacent footprint and 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven structure.
• The Auxiliary of Mount Sinai Hospital: Volunteer-driven hospital auxiliary affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System in NYC, supporting patient programs through fundraising and service — directly comparable in mission, structure, and embedded-volunteer model.
• Hospital for Special Surgery Auxiliary: Hospital auxiliary supporting patient programming at HSS; comparable in raising charitable funds and providing volunteer services to enhance patient experience within a single host hospital.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auxiliary-to-bellevue-hosp-ctr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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