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Pediatric Oncology Support Team Inc

EIN 45-4769367 · Mangonia Park, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF POST IS TO HELP LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COURAGEOUSLY FIGHT CANCER BY GIVING THEM COMPASSIONATE EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY- CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. EVERY YEAR, POST HELPS BETWEEN 150-200 LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END-OF-LIFE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIME OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINIC, HEROES' HEADQUARTERS (POST YOUNG HERO CANCER RESOURCE CENTER), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER

Income
$770,729
Spending
$648,473
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
25.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
5
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$73,857, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $567,792 spent. THE ANGUISH AND SUFFERING OF YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER IS PROFOUND. THAT'S WHY POST EXISTS - SO NO FAMILY WALKS THEIR CHILD'S CANCER JOURNEY ALONE. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGHT-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. IN 2023, POST HELPED MORE THAN 120 FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END OF LIFE CARE, AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIMES OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTATIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINC,POST YOUNG HERO RESOURCE CENTER (CALLED HERO'S HEADQUARTERS), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH MANY LOCAL HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THEREFORE, WITH INTERVENTION, THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER WAS DECREASED BY 87% AND HEALTHY COPING OF FAMILIES WAS IMPROVED BY 75%. THE ANGUISH AND SUFFERING OF YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER IS PROFOUND. THAT'S WHY POST EXISTS - SO NO FAMILY WALKS THEIR CHILD'S CANCER JOURNEY ALONE. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGHT-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. IN 2023, POST HELPED MORE THAN 120 FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END OF LIFE CARE, AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIMES OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTATIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINC,POST YOUNG HERO RESOURCE CENTER (CALLED HERO'S HEADQUARTERS), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH MANY LOCAL HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THEREFORE, WITH INTERVENTION, THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER WAS DECREASED BY 87% AND HEALTHY COPING OF FAMILIES WAS IMPROVED BY 75%.
  2. OUR GIVING HELP FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILIZATION ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO PAY FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT - THEIR CHILD'S LIFE. OUR BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH EVERY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH CANCER. SHE COMPLETES A BUDGET AND LINKS THEM WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING THE HELP THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOUSEHOLD. IN 2024, P.O,S.T. CLIENT FAMILIES WERE LINKED TO ALMOST 1 MILLION IN FINANCIAL HELP - NOT INCLUDING FUNDS PAID DIRECTLY BY POST ON A FAMILY'S BEHALF. POST DIRECTLY PAID 108,985 IN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, GAS CARDS, GROCERY GIFT CARDS, AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR 109 FAMILIES, HELPING A TOTAL OF 812 PEOPLE. OUR FOOD PANTRY HELPED 136 FAMILIES SUPPLEMENT THEIR FAMILY BUDGET (AND/OR FOOD STAMPS), HELPING A TOTAL OF 953 INDIVIDUALS. OUR GIVING HELP FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILIZATION ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO PAY FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT - THEIR CHILD'S LIFE. OUR BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH EVERY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH CANCER. SHE COMPLETES A BUDGET AND LINKS THEM WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING THE HELP THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOUSEHOLD. IN 2024, P.O,S.T. CLIENT FAMILIES WERE LINKED TO ALMOST 1 MILLION IN FINANCIAL HELP - NOT INCLUDING FUNDS PAID DIRECTLY BY POST ON A FAMILY'S BEHALF. POST DIRECTLY PAID 108,985 IN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, GAS CARDS, GROCERY GIFT CARDS, AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR 109 FAMILIES, HELPING A TOTAL OF 812 PEOPLE. OUR FOOD PANTRY HELPED 136 FAMILIES SUPPLEMENT THEIR FAMILY BUDGET (AND/OR FOOD STAMPS), HELPING A TOTAL OF 953 INDIVIDUALS.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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