A family foundation for children

No child should wait for the opportunity to thrive.

We help children under 18 access the care, education, and opportunities they need when financial barriers stand in the way. So families are never alone, and so every child has a path forward.

A parent and child sharing a quiet moment together at home
Our mission

Removing barriers, creating opportunity.

Too often, families are faced with the difficult reality that the support their child needs comes with a price they simply cannot afford. The cost of evaluations, therapy, educational advocacy, specialized schools, and other essential services can place life-changing opportunities out of reach. That's where we come in.

$1,000 to $10,000
Typical grant range per child
2 to 4 weeks
Application review time
Year One Goal
Help 15 to 25 children across NYC and surrounding communities

Our grant programs

Four grant programs. One shared purpose: helping children access the support they need, when they need it most.

A note from John & Mia

We started this because we know what's possible.

As a child, John was fortunate to have therapists, educators, mentors, and a family who made sure he had what he needed. That support changed the course of his life. Not every family has that same opportunity, and we believe they should.

Mia, a Special Education Teacher, has seen firsthand the difference that early intervention and the right environment can make. Together, we built this foundation around one simple belief.

No child should be denied the chance to reach their full potential because of financial barriers.

John & Mia D'Onofrio

More about our story
Our network

Growing our network of collaborators.

We work alongside schools, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Some are formal partners. Others are groups whose work we believe in and choose to support. Together, we help children find what fits them.

More collaborators announced soon

How to help.

Two ways to remove a barrier for a child this year.

Make a gift

Every contribution goes directly to a child's care, learning, or growth. Donations will be accepted online once the Foundation officially launches.

Donate

Become a collaborator

Schools, clinics, advocates, and care teams help us find the children who need us most. If your work touches a child's path, we want to know.

Collaborate with us