Where Your Donations Go: How We Make Every Dollar Count

Here’s how we ensure every dollar works as hard as possible for the people and communities we serve

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A Quick Breakdown

For every dollar you donate, here’s how it’s spent:

50%
Programs and Services
This is the heart of our mission. Most of your donation goes directly to programs that provide essential services to those in need—whether it’s delivering bears, offering resources, or providing funding for Child Life Specialists.
20%
Fundraising
To grow and reach more people, we need to spread the word. Fundraising helps us share our mission with new supporters and expand our impact.
15%
Administration
Running a non-profit takes more than heart. Administrative costs ensure we stay organized, efficient, and compliant. Think of this as the fuel that keeps the engine running.
15%
Reserves & Other
A small portion of funds is set for future projects and emergencies, helping us stay prepared no matter what comes our way.

Take a Look At The Grants We've Awarded by Year

Over its first six years, the Friends of Jack Foundation has distributed $579,419 in direct grants throughout the local community.

Year
2025
$40,000 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Continued funding from the $280,000 multi-year grant to expand Child Life Specialist coverage toward 24/7 availability.

Year
2025
$20,000 – Improvements to Technology and Patient Experience
Burn Center at Rhode Island Hospital – Providence, RI

Funded a new laser for scar management and a VR system for non-pharmacologic pain management.

Year
2025
$11,529 – Improvements to Technology and Patient Experience
St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Purchased a Pro-Nox Pediatric Nitrous Oxide Delivery System and a Pediatric EEG Camera.

Year
2025
$3,000 – General Support
Corey Griffin Foundation – Framingham, MA

Supported the organization’s general fund.

Year
2025
$2,500 – General Support
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress – Burlington, MA

Supported the organization’s general fund.

Year
2025
$1,500 – General Support
Child & Family Services – New Bedford, MA

Supported the organization’s general fund.

Year
2025
$600 – General Support
Run Like A Mother 5K – Mattapoisett, MA

Supported postpartum mothers on the South Coast.

Year
2025
$400 – Supporting Youth Athletics
Dartmouth Girls Lacrosse – Dartmouth, MA

Supported youth athletics programming.

Year
2025
$400 – Toys for Children
Young Professionals Group New England – South Coast, MA

Provided holiday toys to local children.

Year
2025
$350 – General Support
Santa Stampede – Mattapoisett, MA

Supported research and individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Year
2024
$100,000 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Part of a multi-year $280,000 grant to provide 100 hours/week of Child Life Specialist coverage with the goal of 24/7 ED availability.

Year
2024
$2,500 – General Support
Blake’s Kitchen – Rhode Island

Supported life-enhancing experiences for children facing medical challenges.

Year
2024
$600 – General Support
Run Like A Mother 5K – Mattapoisett, MA

Supported postpartum mothers on the South Coast.

Year
2023
$50,000 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
Hasbro Children’s Hospital – Providence, RI

Covered a portion of salary and benefits for a Child Life Specialist.

Year
2022
$38,764 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
Boston Children’s Hospital – North Dartmouth, MA

Final year of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 for salary and benefits.

Year
2022
$12,400 – Comfort Dog Program
Bristol County Sheriff’s Office – Dartmouth, MA

Supported acquisition and training of two comfort dogs for community service and school outreach.

Year
2021
$150,000 – Construction of Special Care Nursery
St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Helped fund construction of the Special Care Nursery for newborns requiring additional medical care.

Year
2021
$15,133 – End-of-Life Trip for Cancer Patient and Family
Martin Family – Dartmouth, MA

Covered all expenses for an end-of-life trip fulfilling the final wish of Shane Martin.

Year
2021
$6,270 – Support for Victims of House Fire
Stone Family – Providence, RI

Assisted the family in rebuilding their lives after losing their home to a fire.

Year
2020
$79,124 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
Hasbro Children’s Hospital – Providence, RI

Covered salary and benefits for a full-time Child Life Specialist in the emergency department.

Year
2020
$38,764 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
Boston Children’s Hospital – North Dartmouth, MA

Part of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 to fund salary and benefits of a part-time Child Life Specialist.

Year
2020
$8,000 – Child Life Specialist Supplies
St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Funded annual supplies for the Child Life department, including toys, games, and books.

Year
2019
$38,764 – Child Life Specialist Salary & Benefits
Boston Children’s Hospital – North Dartmouth, MA

Part of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 to fund salary and benefits of a part-time Child Life Specialist at the North Dartmouth satellite office.

Year
2019
$18,500 – Labor & Delivery Equipment
Charlton Memorial Hospital – Fall River, MA

Funded the purchase of a brand-new baby warmer for the maternity department.

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32 Hillman St, New Bedford, MA 02740
info@friendsofjack.org

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