The Reisman Family Foundation, Inc. is a New York–based 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2019, during the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the profound gaps families faced when serious illness disrupted daily life. While medical systems focus on treatment, the Foundation was established to address the emotional, financial, and practical burdens that too often remain unmet.
Today, the Foundation serves individuals and families nationwide, providing support during periods of serious illness and medical hardship—regardless of diagnosis—so that families can focus on healing rather than survival logistics.
Serious illness impacts far more than physical health. It affects a family’s ability to work, travel, maintain a household, and care for loved ones. The Reisman Family Foundation exists to bridge the space between medical care and real-world needs—stepping in where traditional systems fall short.
Our work is grounded in dignity, compassion, and responsible stewardship, ensuring that support reaches families at the moments they need it most.
When illness disrupts daily life, families often need more than medical care alone. The Foundation provides a range of support services designed to ease the emotional, financial, and practical strain that accompanies serious illness. These services may include:
As demand for assistance has grown, it has become clear that monetary donations alone are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the families reaching out to us. This reality has guided the Foundation’s evolution and expansion.
The Reisman Family Foundation works directly with families, volunteers, healthcare partners, and corporate partners to deliver support where it is needed most.
Support is funded through a combination of:
This approach allows the Foundation to expand its reach, stabilize funding, and respond more effectively to the growing volume of families seeking help.
In December 2024, the Foundation formally launched a permanent expansion of its funding strategy to include corporate in-kind donations. This initiative enables corporations to donate excess, discontinued, or overstock goods, which are managed in accordance with strict compliance, brand integrity, and donor confidentiality standards.
Donated goods may be:
All proceeds derived from in-kind contributions are used exclusively to further the Foundation’s mission.
The Reisman Family Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity governed by an independent Board of Directors and committed to the highest standards of transparency and regulatory compliance.
Key compliance practices include:
A comprehensive due diligence packet—including the Foundation’s IRS determination letter, most recent Form 990, board information, and in-kind acknowledgment policy—is available here.
The Foundation serves individuals and families facing serious illness, regardless of diagnosis, providing support during times of medical and financial hardship. Our focus is on meeting families where they are and delivering assistance that preserves dignity, stability, and hope.
The Reisman Family Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
EIN: 83-3443481
