Nonprofit · EIN 84-3581150
SMILES FROM HEAVEN
Tax-exempt · LAREDO, TX 78043
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $590,492 | $512,727 | $77,765 | $207,372 | $9,972 | $197,400 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $202,703 | $183,011 | $19,692 | $106,073 | $10,653 | $95,420 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $111,457 | $111,491 | -$34 | $3,938 | $0 | $3,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,574
- of which government grants
- $106,574
- Program service revenue
- $355,299
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,088
- Other revenue
- $128,619
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,038
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $216,810
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $216,809
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $673
- Occupancy
- $54,874
- Program services (functional)
- $289,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $178,366
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,354
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,073
- Total assets, end of year
- $207,372
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,972
- Net assets, end of year
- $197,400
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $47,105
- Gross receipts
- $590,492
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Sanchez | President/Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $70,614 |
| Ray Sanchez | Executive Director Trustee or director | 60 | $64,121 |
| Yajaira Osoria MSN FNP-C | Secretary/Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Ray Charles AuD | Treasurer/Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Courtney Mokry MSN APRN FNP-C | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Leticia Mondragon | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Sanchez | President Officer | 60 | $20,825 |
| Betsy Sanchez | Vice President Officer | 60 | $16,100 |
| Jose Angel Gomez | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Hector Hernandez | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
| Dr Ray Charles | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Sanchez | President | 60 | $32,750 |
| Betsy Sanchez | Vice-President | 60 | $0 |
| Jose Angel Gomez | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Hector Hernandez | Board member | 24 | $0 |
| Dr Ray Charles | Board member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 423 FLORAL BLVD, LAREDO, TX 78043-5042
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 423 Floral, Laredo TX 78043
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Betzabet Sanchez, 6423 Polaris Suite B1, Laredo, TX 78041
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ray Sanchez, 423 Floral, Laredo TX 78043
- Signed the 990
- Ray Sanchez, Executive Director
- Website
- www.smilesfromheaventx.org
- Return prepared by
- Guardiola Law Office PLLC
Mission
The organization is formed for charitable purposes including to provide financial and logistical support, including transportation, to low income families of children who are stricken with cancer; and educate the community about childhood cancer and blood disorders. Their "Fight Like A Kid" program has added an element of providing dedicated space for assisting the children and their families in their healing journey. The organization provides supportive services, family programs, and community based resorces for children and their families affected by pediatric cancer ans blood disorders.
Program accomplishments
- FIGHT LIKE A KID: This program provides dedicated spaces offering children with pediatric cancer and blood disorder and their families a safe and nurturing place where they can cope with their healing journey. The sensory room, for example, provides a space for stress relief, emotional regulation, and helps develop motor skills. There is also dedicated space that allows for support and care without the discomforrt of in-home visits. and provides afflicted children the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and build community through teen-led activities that promote belonging and well-being.Expenses $54,263
- Expenses $23,956
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3581150
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $207,372
- Income (IRS master file)
- $590,492
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $590,492 | $512,727 | $207,372 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $202,703 | $183,011 | $106,073 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $111,457 | $111,491 | $3,938 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ray Sanchez | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ray Francisco Sanchez | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ray Francisco Sanchez | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 84-3581150).
Questions about SMILES FROM HEAVEN
- What is the EIN of SMILES FROM HEAVEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMILES FROM HEAVEN is 84-3581150.
- Is SMILES FROM HEAVEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SMILES FROM HEAVEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMILES FROM HEAVEN 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 SMILES FROM HEAVEN 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 SMILES FROM HEAVEN 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 SMILES FROM HEAVEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Betzabet Sanchez.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMILES FROM HEAVEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,614 (Betsy Sanchez, President/Board Member).
- How much revenue does SMILES FROM HEAVEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $590,492, expenses of $512,727 and total assets of $207,372 at year end.
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