2024-11-15T17:54:08-08:00 2023-12-31 813034390 Lauren Watkins CPA Pllc 6310 Deveron Dr Charlotte NC 28211 990 2023-01-01 452295673 The Sandbox Group Inc SAND 7042013354 9935 D Rea Road 107 Charlotte NC 28277 Neil Campolungo Treasurer 2024-11-15 true true Lauren Watkins P01983450 7049103660 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 9935 D Rea Road 107 Charlotte NC 28277 97621 false X https://gotsandbox.org/ X 2011 NC Since the inception of The Sandbox in 2011, we have served over 5,000 families. In this time, The Sandbox mission has remained steadfast in serving children with cancer, a life-altering, rare or terminal illness. In 2016, we refined our vision for creating the most intimate, impactful level of care, which propelled The Sandbox to a new level of service, a level of service that meets each family where they are in their journey and provides and accounts for their individualized needs. Our CARRE program is the umbrella to which all support is offered. CARRE stands for Caring About Real Relationships Empathetically. Because support can mean very different things to people, The Sandbox strives to meet the social, emotional and material needs of the entire family, not just the honoree. The Sandbox is committed to walking alongside families who face the realities of having a child with a diagnosis. This can mean helping with basic needs, arranging special days to get a break from the rigors o 4 3 1 375 0 315717 97433 0 668 188 -17015 0 299370 97621 134554 28687 0 91292 63514 0 15242 20250 34383 246096 126584 53274 -28963 894501 854523 31262 20247 863239 834276 Since the inception of The Sandbox in 2011, we have served over 5,000 families. In this time, The Sandbox mission has remained steadfast in serving children with cancer, a life-altering, rare or terminal illness. In 2016, we refined our vision for creating the most intimate, impactful level of care, which propelled The Sandbox to a new level of service, a level of service that meets each family where they are in their journey and provides and accounts for their individualized needs. Our CARRE program is the umbrella to which all support is offered. CARRE stands for Caring About Real Relationships Empathetically. Because support can mean very different things to people, The Sandbox strives to meet the social, emotional and material needs of the entire family, not just the honoree. The Sandbox is committed to walking alongside families who face the realities of having a child with a diagnosis. This can mean helping with basic needs, arranging special days to get a break from the rigors o false false 84118 The year 2023 marked a milestone for The Sandbox as we celebrated 13 years of unwavering commitment to supporting families navigating pediatric cancer, rare diagnoses, and life-altering medical journeys. This year, we focused intently on deepening the connections within our community through fellowship, family, and fun ? priorities voiced by our families as critical to overcoming the mental health challenges, loneliness, and desperation that often accompany their journeys. Through diligent effort and an intentional approach to programming, The Sandbox created more opportunities than ever for families to gather, connect, and find joy in togetherness. From community events to small, intimate gatherings, we provided spaces where families could feel seen, heard, and understood by others walking similar paths. Whether sharing a meal, creating art, playing games, or simply being present for one another, these moments of fellowship reminded families that they are never alone. This renewed focus on fellowship directly informed the evolution of our CARRE Program (Caring About Real Relationships Empathetically), amplifying its impact in profound ways. CARRE, which stands at the heart of The Sandbox, is designed to ensure that families receive the personalized, compassionate care they need throughout their journey. By integrating the values of family and fellowship, CARRE became more than a program ? it became a bridge to meaningful relationships. Throughout the year, CARRE facilitated more opportunities for peer-to-peer support, mentorships between seasoned and newly diagnosed families, and connections to resources that prioritized mental health and emotional well-being. We saw firsthand how intentional gatherings helped families build resilience, ease feelings of isolation, and reignite hope. These shared experiences created ripple effects of encouragement that extended far beyond the events themselves. In 2023, we received volunteer support totaling 2010 hours with an estimated value of $42,213. Our commitment to fun was no less important. By crafting joy-filled events, we gave families moments to laugh, play, and celebrate together ? moments that felt normal amidst extraordinary circumstances. From laughter at family movie nights to the smiles shared during seasonal celebrations, 2023 showed us that joy is a healing force. As we reflect on this special 13th year, we are immensely proud of the community we?ve built together. The Sandbox is more than a charity; it is a family of individuals, united by compassion and strengthened by connection. Our yearlong dedication to fellowship and family not only deepened the bonds within our community but also laid the foundation for even greater impact in the years to come. Here?s to continuing this journey of fellowship, family, and fun as we walk together toward brighter tomorrows. 84118 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 1 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 4 3 true true false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false SC X The Sandbox Group 7046224010 9935 D Rea Rd Ste 107 Charlotte NC 28277 Mara Campolungo President 60.00 0.00 X X 44200 0 0 Wendy L Becker Director of Operations 40.00 0.00 19414 0 0 Neil Campolungo Treasurer 25.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrice Sinclair Vice President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Dulin Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 63614 0 false false false 0 97433 97433 0 188 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97621 188 0 28687 28687 0 0 44100 22100 11000 11000 0 19414 9707 9707 0 0 0 0 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 1531 955 576 1500 1399 101 8692 3445 5247 0 0 6416 4917 1499 0 14453 11706 850 1897 0 0 0 933 933 Postage and Shipping 632 210 211 211 Printing and Publications 176 59 58 59 0 126584 84118 27224 15242 469501 129523 425000 725000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 894501 854523 31262 20247 31262 20247 X 863239 834276 863239 834276 894501 854523 -28963 X false false false X 528907 396617 259635 263186 97433 1545778 27804 43344 68605 44213 183966 0 0 0 528907 424421 302979 331791 141646 1729744 0 0 1729744 1378 248 668 188 2482 0 1378 248 668 188 2482 0 10943 10943 541228 424669 302979 332459 141834 1743169 0.99230 0.98600 0.00140 0.00160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true 0 0 MC2 Inc Officer/Director Mgmt Fee/Consulting false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information The Board of Directors entered into an agreement with MC2, Inc. to manage all operations of the organization. Mara Zongrone Campolungo and Neil Campolungo are both officers and directors of The Sandbox Group as well as principal owners of M2, Inc. Both Mara Zangrone Campolungo and Neil Campolungo recused themselves from any discussions and voting processes of approving the management company. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Mara Zongrone Campolungo and Neil Campolungo are both officers and directors of The Sandbox Group and are married to each other. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 The Board of Directors entered into an agreement with MC2, Inc. to manage all operations of the organization. Mara Zongrone Campolungo and Neil Campolungo are both officers and directors of The Sandbox Group, as well as princimpal owners of M2, Inc. Both Mara Zongrone Campolungo and Neil Campolungo recused themselves from any discussions and voting processes of approving the management company. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Sandbox Group Officers and Directors review and approve Form 990 along with annual financial statements before annual filing of Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Sandbox Group makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available for inspection to the public at its business office anytime during regular busines hours. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Sandbox Group makes its form 990 available for inspection to the publc at its business office anytime during regular business hours.