Casey Cares Foundation

What Casey Cares Foundation does

Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that delivers ongoing, year-round programs to families with critically ill children in more than 40 U.S. states. The foundation's core program portfolio comprises six branded offerings: Birthday Blasts (surprise birthday celebrations), Family Festivities (outings to sporting events and attractions), Kami's Jammies (pajama deliveries for hospitalized and homebound children, named in memory of a former Casey Cares child), Caring Connections (peer-support gatherings), Better Together (bereavement support continuing one year post-loss), and Hammy's Heart (grocery-assistance gift cards). Programs are delivered primarily through pediatric hospital social worker referrals — including at institutions such as Johns Hopkins — combined with direct outreach via the foundation's three regional offices and a growing sports-team and venue partner network.

The foundation operates a headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, plus staffed regional offices in Parrish, Florida (Southern Region) and New Albany, Ohio, and announced a transition from a regional to a national operating model in 2026. In the most recent reporting year, the organization delivered approximately 38,000 program touchpoints (over 100 per day, with one meaningful moment every 14 minutes) to a cumulative 618,952 program participants and 336,947 activities since inception, including 26,514 pairs of pajamas distributed — equivalent to a new pair delivered to a child or caregiver every 20 minutes. Family enrollment grew approximately 25% year over year in 2026.

Revenue is sourced entirely from charitable channels — individual donations (one-time, monthly, and stock), corporate sponsorships, private foundation grants, in-kind contributions, and a portfolio of roughly a dozen signature fundraising events including the Sea of Hope Gala (over $260,000 raised at the 26th annual), the Rock 'N' Roll Bash (over $300,000 raised), the Rockfish Tournament (over $134,000), and the Golf Tournament (over $119,000). The foundation does not receive government grants or United Way support and does not engage in telemarketing or door-to-door solicitation. Casey Baynes serves as Founder and Executive Director; the organization is BBB Accredited, is staffed by 11–50 employees, and is supported by a Board of Directors and a 20+-year operational leadership bench (notably Erin Webb Ritter, who reached 20 years of tenure in 2026).

Name

Casey Cares Foundation

Legal name

Casey Cares Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://caseycares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that delivers ongoing programs — birthday celebrations, family outings, pajamas, and bereavement support — to families with critically ill children across more than 40 U.S. states.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through the organization's website donation portal, monthly giving programs, and stock donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Financial support from corporate sponsors for events and programs, including presenting sponsors, event sponsors, and general operating support.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations to support ongoing programs and operations.
4. In-Kind Donations: Receipt of in-kind donations including pajamas, event items, and other goods that support programs.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including the Gala, Golf Tournament, Rockfish Tournament, Pickleball Tournaments, Fashion Show, and Rock 'N' Roll Bash.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casey Cares Foundation provides year-round, ongoing uplifting programs and activities for families with critically ill children. Its core offerings include birthday celebrations (Birthday Blasts), family outings and shared experiences (Family Festivities), pajama deliveries for hospitalized children (Kami's Jammies), peer-support gatherings (Caring Connections), bereavement support for an additional year after a child's passing (Better Together), and grocery-assistance gift cards (Hammy's Heart). Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible families referred primarily through hospital social workers.

Product overview

Casey Cares Foundation offers a unified suite of ongoing, uplifting programs designed to bring moments of joy, comfort, and normalcy to critically ill children and their families. The core portfolio includes Birthday Blasts (surprise birthday celebrations), Family Festivities (outings at sporting events and attractions), Kami's Jammies (pajama deliveries for hospitalized children), Caring Connections (peer support through themed gatherings), Better Together (bereavement support for grieving families), and Hammy's Heart (grocery assistance). The organization also runs annual campaigns like the Biggest PJ Party and seasonal Holiday Giving programs. These programs work together to provide continuous support throughout a family's journey with critical illness, from diagnosis through treatment and, when needed, into bereavement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Birthday Blasts Birthday celebration program that delivers surprise gifts to critically ill children, recognizing each birthday as a special milestone for families facing serious illness.
• Family Festivities Provides families opportunities to spend time together at sporting events, movies, and local attractions, often enhanced with restaurant gift cards and special experiences.
• Kami's Jammies Pajama program providing new sleepwear to children on extended hospital stays and homebound critically ill children to help them feel more comfortable in hospital environments.
• Caring Connections Peer support program encouraging Casey Cares families to meet, share experiences, and support each other through themed parties and group gatherings.
• Better Together Bereavement support program that allows families to continue participating in Casey Cares programs for an additional year after the loss of a child, helping them focus on healing.
• Hammy's Heart Grocery assistance program offering gift cards to families who need help with grocery bills during their child's illness.
• Biggest PJ Party Annual Campaign Annual national pajama drive and awareness campaign that encourages schools, businesses, and communities to wear pajamas and collect donations to support critically ill children.
• Holiday Giving Program Holiday-season program that provides special experiences, gifts, and support to families facing critical illness during the holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,000 programs provided in 2026 (over 100 per day, one every 14 minutes)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• cYou, Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, and Modern SoulcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Boutique fashion partners for the Spring Fashion Show event, helping bring the fashion show to life with creativity and dedication ensuring shopping with purpose remained at the center of the experience.
• Piping Rock/Nature's TruthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 April 2026Presenting Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Florida Pickleball Tournament, providing lead sponsorship for the event.
• Baltimore Area Chick-fil-A RestaurantscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2026Partner through the CFA My School Cares Program, working with local schools to provide incentives for teachers and students during the Biggest PJ Party campaign.
• STOCK Custom Homes/Wild Blue at WatersidemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2026Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Florida Pickleball Tournament.
• BayCaremajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2026Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Florida Pickleball Tournament.
• Foundation HousingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 February 2026Diamond Sponsor of the 26th Annual Sea of Hope Gala, the highest tier sponsorship level.
• Lynette Charles (Weather Channel)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 February 2026Longtime Casey Cares supporter and emcee for the 26th Annual Sea of Hope Gala.
• Julia Arfaa of Arfaa Law GroupmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 February 2026Recipient of the Champion of Children Award at the 26th Annual Gala for unwavering dedication and generosity to Casey Cares mission.
• Maryland Science CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 December 2025Provided tickets and venue for Casey Cares Holiday Party, enabling families to enjoy hands-on exhibits and interactive displays.
• CFG BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 October 2025Top sponsor of the Rock 'N' Roll Bash event, helping make the record-breaking night possible.
• 98 RockcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Radio media partner for the Rock 'N' Roll Bash event, providing continued partnership and energy in making the signature event successful year after year.
• Nick Crivella and FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Host of the annual Crivella Golf Tournament, which reached the milestone of raising $1 million for Casey Cares over 14 years. 20th Anniversary event in 2025.
• Philadelphia EaglescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided game day experience including excellent seats, parking, pre-game field access, and player meet-and-greet for Peter and his family.
• Florida AquariumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided behind-the-scenes penguin experience for Dillon, a 10-year-old with cystic fibrosis.
• Clearwater ThreshersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Casey Cares families at a Threshers game, with some families meeting players for a special experience.
• Osceola MagicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Olive's family as Nonprofit of the Game at Osceola Magic vs. Delaware Blue Coats game with courtside seats.
• Magic Yarn ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided Rapunzel wig gift for McKynlee, bringing joy to the young child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
• Bagley & RhodyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament.
• VallitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament.
• Whiting-TurnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament.
• Boat Lifts UnlimitedmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop sponsor of the 9th Annual Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament.
• BZB Design & BuildmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop sponsor of the 9th Annual Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament.
• True North RemodelingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop sponsor of the 9th Annual Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament.
• Johns Hopkins HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner through hospital social workers who identify and refer eligible families to Casey Cares programs.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Starlight Children's Foundation: Starlight delivers programs to seriously ill children and their families, including hospital-based distraction programs, gaming, and family engagement. Direct peer in pediatric family-support programming and hospital partnership channels.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: ALSF funds childhood cancer research and provides family-support programming. Comparable in serving pediatric critical-illness families with combined research + family-support mission and grassroots event-driven fundraising.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, operating nationally and internationally. It is the most direct comparable to Casey Cares in mission, target beneficiary, and hospital-partner-driven delivery model, though with substantially larger scale and brand recognition.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: NPCF funds pediatric cancer research and supports affected families through programming. Comparable in serving critically ill pediatric populations and family-support orientation, with research funding as an added dimension.
• Kids Wish Network: Kids Wish Network grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses and supports their families. Comparable in wish-granting / family-experience mission, hospital referral flow, and event-based fundraising.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: RMHC supports families with sick children through lodging, meals, and family-room programs at pediatric hospitals. Comparable in serving families navigating pediatric critical illness via hospital-anchored delivery, though focused on lodging vs. in-home/out-of-hospital experiences.
• Children's Wish Foundation International: Children's Wish grants wishes to critically ill children and supports their families, operating with a similar hospital-referral and individual-family funding model. Comparable in size and scope to Casey Cares, making it a tight peer.

Emerging players

• Comfort Cases: Comfort Cases provides duffel bags with comfort items to children entering foster care. Comparable as a non-clinical support nonprofit delivering tangible comfort goods to vulnerable children, though serving a different beneficiary population than Casey Cares.
• Miracle Flights: Miracle Flights provides free commercial flights to critically ill children needing distant medical care. Comparable in serving families navigating pediatric critical illness with non-clinical, experience-focused support, though focused on transportation logistics.
• Sunglow Children's Foundation: Smaller regional nonprofit delivering experiences and family support to critically ill pediatric populations. Comparable in core mission and family-experience focus, though with narrower geographic reach than Casey Cares' national ambition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CaseyCares
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casey-cares-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/caseycares

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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