Nonprofit · EIN 46-1900752
SOFIAS HOPE
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33176
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $504,293 | $428,242 | $76,051 | $866,604 | $87,231 | $779,373 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $429,060 | $370,517 | $58,543 | $677,167 | $14,827 | $662,340 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $353,972 | $326,051 | $27,921 | $605,658 | $64,115 | $541,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $277,568
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,332
- Net income from fundraising events
- $198,393
- Other revenue
- $198,393
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $105,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,673
- Occupancy
- $10,163
- Program services (functional)
- $355,710
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $677,167
- Total assets, end of year
- $866,604
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $87,231
- Net assets, end of year
- $779,373
- Publicly traded securities
- $558,907
- Gross receipts
- $553,814
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Settineri | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $2,380 |
| Marta Blanco | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Linda Villena | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Silvia Stazio | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Doherty | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Bruno | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Berenguer | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Lopez | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andres Hidalgo | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mariana De Michelle | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Blanco | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Linda Villena | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Silvia Stazio | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Doherty | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Bruno | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Berenguer | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Lopez | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andres Hidalgo | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mariana De Michelle | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Blanco | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $300 |
| Linda Villena | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Silvia Stazio | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Doherty | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Bruno | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Berenguer | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Martinez | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andres Hidalgo | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mariana De Michelle | Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10106 SW 126TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33176-4874
- In care of
- % MARTA BLANCO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 10106 SW 126 Street, Miami FL 33176
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Linda Villena, 9081 SW 124 Street, Miami, FL 33176
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Marta Blanco, 10106 SW 126 Street, Miami FL 33176
- Signed the 990
- Linda Villena, Treasurer
- Phone
- (305) 798-6725
- Website
- www.sofiashope.org
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $102,378
- 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.Expenses $105,550 · grants $105,000
- 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.Expenses $65,618
- 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.Expenses $18,182
- 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.Expenses $17,970
- 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.Expenses $15,170
- Awareness Program: The childhood cancer awareness program includes community outreach opportunities and dissemination of stories and information to spotlight the plight of childhood cancer.Expenses $13,920
- 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.Expenses $9,015
- 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.Expenses $4,925
- 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.Expenses $2,400
- 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. Looking to do twice a year.Expenses $582
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 | 990 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
- 46-1900752
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $866,604
- Income (IRS master file)
- $553,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $504,293 | $428,242 | $866,604 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $429,060 | $370,517 | $677,167 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $353,972 | $326,051 | $605,658 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $318,003 | $234,100 | $509,354 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Marta Blanco | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 46-1900752).
Questions about SOFIAS HOPE
- What is the EIN of SOFIAS HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOFIAS HOPE is 46-1900752.
- Is SOFIAS HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SOFIAS HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOFIAS HOPE 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 SOFIAS HOPE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOFIAS HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOFIAS HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Linda Villena.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOFIAS HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,380 (Sofia Settineri, Board Member).
- How much revenue does SOFIAS HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $504,293, expenses of $428,242 and total assets of $866,604 at year end.
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