THE TORCH FOUNDATION
Founded
January, 1990. The Torch Foundation is a 501-C3 non-profit Corporation registered in New York State.
Membership
Open to all members of the Real Estate, Facilities, Contracting and Design Industries in the greater New York area.
Activities
Though focused primarily on event fundraising, Foundation Members also extend themselves, and their time, to help children with healthcare needs. Some of the organization’s key efforts, held annually, include Monte Carlo Night, Golf Outing, and Raising the bar.
Foundation members do more than just raise funds through their Industry affiliates.They actively participate in events within the Community. Members have donated their professional expertise to Habitat for Humanity initiatives in Manhattan and Queens; coordinated Yankee game outings, softball games and barbeques for a great number of children with healthcare needs.
Contributions
The Torch Foundation has raised millions of dollars in its history. Funds have assisted children with a wide range of social, economic and medical conditions.
Recipients
Ascent School for autism
Eden Autism Services
NYU Langone Medical Center
Ronald McDonald House
Safe Haven for Children
St. Christopher’s, Inc.
St. Elizabeth Seton Pediatrics
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore