Saint Agatha Foundation

Name

Saint Agatha Foundation

Legal name

Saint Agatha Foundation

Website

https://saintagathafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Patient Financial Assistance

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Breast cancer assistance
• Patient financial aid
• Nonprofit healthcare grants
• Medical expense assistance
• Charitable healthcare funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, Saint Agatha Foundation generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and other foundations. The foundation uses these funds to provide grants to partner hospitals and healthcare organizations for breast cancer patient assistance.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saint Agatha Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients in Central New York. It operates by awarding grants to partner hospitals and healthcare providers, which then administer funds to eligible patients for treatment, procedures, prescriptions, breast reconstruction, transportation, prostheses, and non-medical living expenses. The foundation also supports complementary wellness, legal services, and hospice programs through grantee partners across eleven counties.

Product overview

Saint Agatha Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance programs for breast cancer patients in Central New York. The foundation operates as a grant-giving organization that partners with hospitals and healthcare providers to pay for a wide range of breast cancer treatment and recovery-related costs. The core service offerings include funding for treatment, procedures, testing, prescription co-payments, medications, breast reconstruction, transportation, prostheses, and non-medical living expenses. The foundation also supports various support programs including Laurie's Hope and Laurie's Light wellness programs at YMCA locations, legal services, hospice care, complementary therapies, and transportation assistance. All funding is provided through partnerships with 501(c)(3) organizations and healthcare providers across eleven counties in Central New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breast Cancer Patient Financial Assistance Grants Grants covering breast cancer treatment, procedures, testing, prescription co-payments, medications not covered by insurance, medical office visits, wound care, breast reconstruction, transportation, non-medical living expenses, and prostheses for uninsured and underinsured breast cancer patients, administered through partner hospitals and healthcare providers.
• Laurie's Hope and Laurie's Light Wellness Programs Support programs at YMCA of Central New York (Laurie's Hope) and Watertown Family YMCA (Laurie's Light) helping breast cancer survivors through strength training and wellness activities in collaboration with Saint Agatha Foundation.
• Legal Services Program Free civil legal services including wills and power of attorney for breast cancer patients, provided through a partnership with Legal Services of Central New York's Cancer Legal Advocacy & Services Project.
• Complementary Therapy Services Funding for complementary and integrative therapies including Tai Chi, massage, acupuncture, and Reiki for breast cancer patients, provided through partner organizations such as Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center and Compassionate Care Foundation.
• Hospice Care Support Financial support for hospice and end-of-life care for terminal breast cancer patients through Francis House, which provides a home and supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 640 patients assisted in 2021 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

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

• Auburn Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACH provides care for patients in Cayuga County. The goal of ACH's 'We Care' program, funded by Saint Agatha Foundation, is to reduce financial stress for breast patients. Contact: Bridgette Dautrich, 17 Lansing Street, Auburn, NY 13021.
• Bassett Healthcare NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Saint Agatha Foundation support, Bassett Healthcare Network provides care to breast cancer patients with costs such as copays, physical therapy, post-surgical camisoles and bras, lymphedema sleeves and wigs. Located at 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
• Chenango Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA rural health network that increases access to health and wellness information and services. Saint Agatha Foundation delivers support to provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients, particularly the uninsured and underinsured. Located at 24 Conkey Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815.
• Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (Cortland Memorial Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the 'Hope Now' breast cancer program providing financial assistance for treatments, procedures, testing, medical office co-payments, lymphedema supplies, prostheses, and camisoles. Located at 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13015.
• Mohawk Valley Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Breast Care Center offers patients advice about being newly diagnosed with breast cancer, provides educational programs on breast health, individual consultations for post-operative care, and carries post-mastectomy products in the Perfect Fit Boutique. Located at 1676 Sunset Avenue, Utica, NY 13502.
• Oswego HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith funding from Saint Agatha Foundation, Oswego Hospital supports, educates, and guides patients and family members through breast cancer diagnosis. Staff assess needs and implement individualized care plans. Located at 110 West Sixth Street, Oswego, NY 13126.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Guthrie Lourdes Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuthrie Lourdes Hospital's mission is to provide highest quality healthcare to all, particularly the poor and vulnerable. Saint Agatha Foundation supports their commitment to promoting healthier community for breast cancer patients in Broome County. Located at 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905.
• Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center at Claxton-Hepburn Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Saint Agatha Foundation, provides complementary therapy services to breast cancer patients in St. Lawrence County including Tai Chi, massage, acupuncture, and Reiki. Located at 214 King St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669.
• Rome HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology. Saint Agatha Foundation grant funding supports a financial assistance program for breast cancer patients who cannot afford direct and indirect costs. Located at 1500 North James Street, Rome, NY 13440.
• Samaritan Medical Center FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Circle of Hope Cancer program provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients requiring treatment in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Saint Agatha Foundation partners with the Circle of Hope program. Located at 830 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.
• UHS Foundation (UHS Breast Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UHS Breast Center Cancer Patient Support Program provides financial assistance to UHS breast cancer patients struggling financially, assisting with monthly bills, medical costs not covered by insurance, and other financial burdens. Located at 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903.
• CancerConnectssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free programs, services, and financial assistance to facilitate the cancer journey for adult patients throughout Central and Northern New York. Saint Agatha Foundation funding provides medical and non-medical financial assistance to those battling breast cancer. Located at 5000 Brittonfield Parkway, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
• Francis HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides a home and supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses with prognosis of six months or less. Saint Agatha Foundation funding provides support for those with breast cancer. Located at 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.
• Legal Services of Central New YorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization advocating for low-income families providing free civil legal assistance. In partnership with Saint Agatha Foundation, their Cancer Legal Advocacy & Services Project offers free civil legal services to breast cancer patients and families. Located at 221 South Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
• Compassionate Care FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith support from Saint Agatha Foundation, provides North Country cancer community with access to complementary, integrative therapies that improve quality of life and patient experience. Located at 22877 Belle Ridge, Dexter, NY 13634.
• Camp KesemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide community of passionate college student leaders supporting children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Syracuse area camp held through Syracuse University. Headquarters: 10586 West Pico Boulevard #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
• Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Agatha Foundation supports funding for production and distribution of Recovery Gift Bags for patients in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties. Located at PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642.
• Sarah's Guest HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides lodging, transportation, meals and comfort to patients and families receiving medical care in Central New York. Located at 100 Roberts Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207.
• Shades of InspirationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission to provide empowerment and support to those confronting breast cancer through social, emotional and psychological support. Saint Agatha Foundation supports Lady in Pink Bags with curated items for newly diagnosed patients. Located at 2610 Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205.
• The Syracuse OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealing Harmonies Program provides live therapeutic music to patients awaiting or undergoing cancer treatment. Saint Agatha Foundation supports programming for breast cancer patients. Located at 450 S. Salina St. #100, Syracuse, NY 13202.
• Auburn YMCA (WEIU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Saint Agatha Foundation to provide holistic experience for breast cancer patients and families. Located at 27 William Street, Auburn, NY 13021.
• Watertown Family YMCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaurie's Light program is a beacon of support leading breast cancer survivors down the road to recovery, in collaboration with Saint Agatha Foundation. Located at 119 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
• YMCA of Central New YorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaurie's Hope is a support program helping breast cancer survivors thrive in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Located at 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
• YMCA of the Greater Tri-ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Agatha Foundation is working with YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley to provide programs and services to improve spirit, mind, and body for breast cancer patients in the Greater Rome, Oneida, and Whitesboro regions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pink Fund: National 501(c)(3) that provides direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment for non-medical costs. Closely comparable to Saint Agatha's mission of covering living expenses, co-pays, and ancillary costs, though operating nationally rather than regionally.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit that supports people affected by breast cancer through education, financial assistance, and community programs. Comparable in providing direct patient support services to breast cancer patients, though with a broader education-and-support mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest U.S. breast cancer organization, funding research, community health, and direct patient support globally. Comparable as a national grantmaking breast cancer nonprofit; Saint Agatha's founder served as Komen's president, illustrating direct mission overlap.
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing mammograms, patient navigation, education, and patient assistance programs. Operates a similar patient-financial-assistance model at national scale, comparable in mission to Saint Agatha's breast-cancer focus.
• HealthWell Foundation: Independent nonprofit that provides financial assistance for medical costs to underinsured patients across many disease states, including breast cancer. Comparable as a copay/premium-assistance foundation, though operating nationally and across multiple conditions.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit offering financial assistance, counseling, and support services to cancer patients including those with breast cancer. Comparable in providing financial aid for treatment-related costs and serving similar patient populations.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. Comparable as a national breast-cancer grantmaking foundation, though its primary mission is research rather than direct patient financial assistance.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit providing research funding, patient support, lodging, transportation, and financial assistance programs. Comparable in operating patient financial-assistance programs, though at vastly larger national scale across all cancer types.

Emerging players

• Tigerlily Foundation: National breast cancer foundation focused on young women, providing education, support, and patient assistance programs. Comparable in mission and patient-assistance model, with a narrower demographic focus.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit supporting young adults diagnosed with breast cancer through resources, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable in breast-cancer patient-support mission, though focused on a younger demographic.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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