Sofias Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $504,293
- Spending
- $428,242
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 21.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $2,380, board member
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (11)
- $102,378 spent. 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.
- $105,550 spent. 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.
- $65,618 spent. 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.
- $18,182 spent. 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.
- $17,970 spent. 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.
- $15,170 spent. 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.
- $13,920 spent. Awareness Program: The childhood cancer awareness program includes community outreach opportunities and dissemination of stories and information to spotlight the plight of childhood cancer.
- $9,015 spent. 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.
- $4,925 spent. 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.
- $2,400 spent. 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 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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