2026-06-12T12:05:45-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 461900752 SOFIA'S HOPE INC SOFI 3057986725 10106 SW 126 Street Miami FL 331764874 Linda Villena Treasurer 3052153800 2026-06-11 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Linda Villena 9081 SW 124 Street Miami FL 33176 553814 0 X www.sofiashope.org X 2013 FL Sofia's Hope was inspired by the life and death of Sofia Blanco at the age of thirteen. And it is because of her and the over 17,000 children in the U.S. diagnosed every year with cancer that we will fight cancer by: increasing awareness of childhood cancer, and specifically that while more children are surviving their diagnosis, 95% of them are facing a significant side effect by the time they are 45 years old; providing programs for patients and families currently in the journey; and funding research in the area of pediatric cardio-oncology which studies the effects of treatments on these children's hearts. 10 10 0 50 0 0 230591 277568 0 0 21529 28332 176940 198393 429060 504293 80000 105000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 290517 323242 370517 428242 58543 76051 677167 866604 14827 87231 662340 779373 Sofia's Hope was inspired by the life and death of Sofia Blanco at the age of thirteen. And it is because of her and the over 17,000 children in the U.S. diagnosed every year with cancer that we will fight cancer by: increasing awareness of childhood cancer, and specifically that while more children are surviving their diagnosis, 95% of them are facing a significant side effect by the time they are 45 years old; providing programs for patients and families currently in the journey; and funding research in the area of pediatric cardio-oncology which studies the effects of treatments on these children's hearts. 0 0 102378 0 0 Treasured Moments: This program is made up of the simple things which may be overlooked by many, but which mean so much to those on the receiving end. It is providing clinics with lollipops, tissue boxes and fun band-aids. Small things that help patients and their parents deal with the anxiety and fear of getting pricked once more, wondering whether their child's counts are good enough for treatment, etc. It's the toys for the Treasure Chest where patients can choose a toy of their liking after having their port accessed or any other in-office procedure. It is End of Treatment and birthday celebrations, hotel stays and mini wishes like family trips to sports games, dance classes for teen patient who loves ballet, etc. Program also includes annual Holiday distribution of Target gift cards as well as the provision of grocery, gas, transportation, Amazon, etc. gift cards for families facing financial hardship as well as the distribution of bald American Girl dolls and Build-A-Bear emotional support teddy bears. 105550 105000 0 Research Grant: Fund pediatric cancer research and advances in treatment, especially as it relates to their long-term effects (including prevention, detection, and treatment). $105,000 in grants given to State University of New York to help fund their research work in the area of Pediatric Cardio Oncology. 65618 0 0 Art Program: The focus of our art programs is to provide distraction therapy so that time moves a little faster for these amazing warriors. As such, we provide project kits which patients can do wherever they are as all materials and instructions are included. We have partnered with Nailed It DIY who provides these kits on a monthly basis so we can distribute to Child Life Specialists at Nicklaus, Holtz, Joe DiMaggio, Palm Beach, The Salah Foundation Children's Hospitals as well as to the Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) at Baptist Health and UM/alex's place. Program also includes in-person visits by our partners ClayWorld Studio and Nailed It DIY on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. We also provide virtual and in-person art therapy sessions by a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Child Life Specialist. We believe the time these children spend with each artist and/or project eases their suffering if even for a little while. For one to two hours, they can almost forget where they are and why they are there. 18182 0 0 Scholarship Program: In recognition of Sofia and her sister, Gabriela's love of learning as well as their achievements in academic excellence in school, Sofia's Hope is proud to offer annual scholarship opportunities for both childhood cancer survivors and their siblings. Sofia did not have the chance to graduate high school or attend college so through these scholarships Sofia's Hope aspires to help make that dream a reality for other childhood cancer survivors and their siblings. 17970 0 0 Healing Arts Program: A licensed Art Therapist conducts group and individual sessions at Baptist/MCI, UM/alex's place, Holtz and Nicklaus Children's Hospitals. Art therapy helps patients of all ages, their parents and siblings explore and express their feelings of sadness, isolation, loneliness, frustration, and anger. All normal sentiments, considering they are now living in the world of childhood cancer. However, when these are not expressed it can lead to further depression and negative outcomes. Through what are considered non-threatening activities like drawing, painting, pastels, print making, collage, sculpture and art journals that include writing, patients can share their state of mind in a relaxed setting and gain support and insight from the art therapist. Sofia's Hope has teamed up with Eliane Cristian, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Child Life Specialist with twenty-three years of experience at the Cohen Children's Medical Center in NYC to offer this program. 15170 0 0 Family Kits: The organization provides newly diagnosed kits to patients. The kits includes items that will aid the patient and their family as they proceed on the journey of hospital visits and treatments. Items such as pill cutter, blankets and wipes are a great help to the patients and their families. The kits are distributed to all 3 hospitals the foundation works with. 13920 0 0 Awareness Program: The childhood cancer awareness program includes community outreach opportunities and dissemination of stories and information to spotlight the plight of childhood cancer. 9015 0 0 Horse Camp: Kids attended a horse camp and got to ride horses, brush them, make art work and have lunch. The families of the kids were also invited so the everyone could have a stress free fun day. 4925 0 0 Field Trips to Zoo: Twice a year we do in-person visits to Zoo Miami with patients and their entire families. Visit includes admission to the zoo, special activities, lunch and free time. All children that attend also get an Adopt as a souvenir of the day. Four times a year we do virtual visits to the Zoo via Zoom with zoo educators presenting followed by coordinated art project lead by either Nailed It DIY or ClayWorld. 2400 0 0 Adopt a Zoo Animal: The patients are given a family zoo pass for the year along with a plush animal toy. The patients and their families can enjoy the zoo together all year. 582 0 0 Field Trip to Tinez Farms: In 2024 we held our first field trip to Tinez Farms located in the Redlands. Patients and their families get to spend a fun-filled day of animal feeding, seed planting, and more. Admission and lunch are included. 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X Toys/Gifts 2371 23709 Retail Value X Food & Beverages 15 3194 Retail Value 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Directors reviewed and approved the Form 990 before it was filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request, the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public during the year. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Line 11g consists of Outside Contract Services. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c This is the first year that the organization's financial statements have been reviewed by an independent accountant. The Finance Committee selected the independent accountant to prepare the review and also reviewed the independent accountant's work.