Nonprofit · EIN 26-1332748
ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,012,617 | $2,012,869 | -$252 | $540,983 | $736 | $540,247 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,544,418 | $1,031,198 | $513,220 | $764,013 | $140,071 | $623,942 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,494,589
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $26,650
- Net income from fundraising events
- $491,378
- Other revenue
- $491,378
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,109,438
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,042
- Other salaries and wages
- $462,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $722,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $1,543,396
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,201
- Fundraising (functional)
- $280,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $540,768
- Total assets, end of year
- $540,983
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $736
- Net assets, end of year
- $540,247
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $540,247
- Gross receipts
- $2,292,530
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 96
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Santos | President Officer | 40 | $141,042 |
| Hailey Rorie | VP Marketing | 40 | $110,000 |
| Katie Landy | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Bauer | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Jeff Boland | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Tim Flanagan | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Chris Graper | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Donna Hargrove | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Nathan Holbrook | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Richard Jordan | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Dana Mann | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Lisa Mehta | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Rob Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Justin Nicolette | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Scott Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Pruitt | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Kate Puckett | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Carrie Sindelar | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Renee Spero | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Charlie Stahler | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Brad Westover | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN SANTOS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $152,000 | $4,560 |
| SUZIE FORD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA SZOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT YARMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FRICK | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB VIRGIL | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KJ BRENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOPPER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF RICH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE LANDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAGE FEHLING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE SPERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCANLON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9935-D REA RD UNIT 275, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6710
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Erin Santos, 9935D Rea Road Unit 275, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Signed the 990
- Erin Santos, President
- Phone
- (980) 322-2980
- 990-N for 2011 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Stuart D Santos, 526 Briar Patch Terrace, Waxhaw NC 28173. Mailing address: 526 Briar Patch Terrace, Waxhaw NC 28173.
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos who fought neuroblastoma for over 5 years. The goal of the foundation is to raise money and awareness for neuroblastoma research, provide financial assistance to families with children who are suffering from cancer as well as provide financial support for organizations that support children with cancer.
Program accomplishments
- The TORCH Initiative - Transformational Outcomes for Rare Cancer Heroes - launched by the Isabella Santos Foundation in 2024, is dedicated to improving both the quantity and quality of life for children battling rare pediatric cancers beyond Charlotte by funding clinical trials, basic science research, survivorship programs, and critical hospital needs. It aims to raise $1-2 million annually to support hospitals and research institutions across the Carolinas and beyond in pioneering transformative cancer care for young rare cancer heroes.Expenses $1,515,948 · grants $1,081,990
- The Live My Dreams giving program, a core part of ISFs mission, provides much-needed support beyond cancer treatment by funding the immediate needs of families impacted by rare pediatric cancers. Since its inception, the program has delivered practical, compassionate support - helping dozens of families through grants for lodging, medical needs, and more.Expenses $27,448 · grants $27,448
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1332748
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $540,983
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,292,530
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,012,617 | $2,012,869 | $540,983 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,544,418 | $1,031,198 | $764,013 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,276,416 | $2,218,500 | $161,101 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Stuart D Santos Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1332748).
Questions about ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION is 26-1332748.
- Is ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Erin Santos.
- Who are the officers and directors of ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,042 (Erin Santos, President).
- How much revenue does ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,012,617, expenses of $2,012,869 and total assets of $540,983 at year end.
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