LIV LIKE A UNICORN

EIN: 844043682 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

FREEHOLD, NJ

Total Revenue
$862,714
Total Expenses
$524,232
Total Assets
$560,779
Net Assets
$553,417
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
EMMA EDWARDS
Phone
2013969056
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIV LIKE A UNICORN, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $863K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 119% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $338K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

LIV LIKE A UNICORN WALKS ALONGSIDE FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER. DELIVERING HOPE THROUGH OUR UNICORN BOX PROGRAM, PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF DURING TREATMENT, AND SUPPORTING PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH TO MOVE US CLOSER TO BETTER OUTCOMES AND CURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $176,317

UNICORN BOXES FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, TOYS, AND CREATURE COMFORTS ARE SENT TO ANY CHILD BATTLING CANCER THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN SPEND LONG SPANS OF THE TIME AT THE HOSPITAL OR...

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UNICORN BOXES FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, TOYS, AND CREATURE COMFORTS ARE SENT TO ANY CHILD BATTLING CANCER THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN SPEND LONG SPANS OF THE TIME AT THE HOSPITAL OR HAVE TO BE KEPT ISOLATED BECAUSE OF THEIR WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM. THE AIMOF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SMILE TO CHILDREN GOING THROUGH TREATMENT. CHILDREN WILL RECIEVE PACKAGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THINGS LIKE VALENTINES DAY, HALLOWEEN, SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAY'S. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS 13 PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS IN NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK BY PROVIDING TOYS TO HAND OUT TO CHILDREN AND FILL THEIR PLAYROOMS. NOT FORGETTING PARENTS, THEY PROVIDE TOILETRY BAGS FILLED WITH ITEMS THEY MIGHT NEED FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS.

Program 2
Expenses: $191,105

WHEN LIV FOUNDED LIV LIKE A UNICORN IN 2019, THE #1 THING SHE WANTED TO DO WAS #BETHEGOOD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LANDSCAPRE OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS. RATHER THAN WORRY ABOUT...

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WHEN LIV FOUNDED LIV LIKE A UNICORN IN 2019, THE #1 THING SHE WANTED TO DO WAS #BETHEGOOD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LANDSCAPRE OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS. RATHER THAN WORRY ABOUT HERSELF, SHE CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON HELPING OTHERS DEALING WITH THE SAME DIAGNOSIS. IN HONOR OF HER WISH, AND TO HELP CONTINUE HER LEGACY, WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR LIV LIKE A UNICORN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WE OFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD THE DEVASTATING DIAGNOSIS OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCEROR SPINAL CORD TUMORS.

Program 3
Expenses: $105,000

PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMORS ARE NOT THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH BY DISEASE IN CHILDREN. MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS WILL COME FROM FUNDING CRITICAL RESEARCH. LIV LIKE A...

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PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMORS ARE NOT THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH BY DISEASE IN CHILDREN. MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS WILL COME FROM FUNDING CRITICAL RESEARCH. LIV LIKE A UNICORN FULFILLS GRANTS TO HELP ESTABLISH CRITICAL PIPELINE OF THERAPEUTIC TRIALS FOR ALL STAGES OF THE DIPG/DMG DISEASE PROCESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $897,657
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,691
Other Revenue $-53,634
TOTAL REVENUE $862,714

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $265,735
Salaries & Benefits $94,939
Fundraising Expenses $33,331
Program Expenses $472,422
Other Expenses $163,558
TOTAL EXPENSES $524,232

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $862,714 $394,112 +1.2%
Expenses $524,232 $313,435 +0.7%
Net Income $338,482 $80,677 +3.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$60,000
Total Directors
11
$60,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMMA EDWARDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
KATIE DINONNO PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN LIPNICKY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE MALTESE VICE PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRI-ANN BRESCOCNIK MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON CORTINA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA DEMMA SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON MYERS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW KANARICK ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY PACE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA REILLY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $862,714 $524,232 $560,779 $338,482
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $238,307 $195,692 $176,371 $42,615
2022 $218,013 $202,239 $68,989 $15,774
2021 $255,409 $231,655 $52,009 $23,754
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