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Ma Hilas Heart Project Foundation

EIN 83-2640889 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MA HILAS HEART PROVIDES PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL IMPACTS FOR FAMILIES BATTLING CHILDHOOD, ADOLESCENT, AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER.

Income
$159,688
Spending
$583,802
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
3
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$180,000, president & ceo

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 266% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 149% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $430,491 spent. SURVIVORS WAY PROGRAM:CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO CONQUER CANCER ARE CELEBRATED AND SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR CHAMPIONS WAY PROGRAM. RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY YOUNG CANCER SURVIVORS, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS TAILORED SUPPORT TO EMPOWER THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH AND RESILIENCE. BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES AND SERVICES, WE AIM TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG CANCER CONQUEROR FEELS EMPOWERED, SUPPORTED, AND CELEBRATED IN THEIR PATH TO A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING FUTURE. OUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, PROMOTE RESILIENCE, AND PROVIDE HOLISTIC CARE, ENSURING THESE BRAVE INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO THRIVE POSTCANCER. THROUGH STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS AND DEDICATED RESOURCES, WE FOCUS ON PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELLBEING, FOSTERING LONGTERM HEALTH AND STABILITY. YOUR GENEROUS FUNDING WILL ENABLE US TO CONTINUE THIS ESSENTIAL WORK, OFFERING CRITICAL SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH TO THESE YOUNG SURVIVORS.
  2. $36,960 spent. BLESSINGS WAY PROGRAM OUR BLESSINGS WAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES DURING THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD, ADOLESCENT, AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER.THE JOURNEY OF WHAT MAY SEEM LIKE ENDLESS CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION TREATMENTS, SCANS, BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, AND MEDICATIONS IS DAUNTING. IT IS PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGING FOR A CHILD THAT HAS CANCER. WHAT MOST PEOPLE OVERLOOK IS HOW INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL IT IS FOR THE SIBLINGS AND PARENTS.IN MANY CASES, WHAT WAS A TWO-INCOME HOUSEHOLD ALMOST OVERNIGHT TURNS INTO A SINGLE-INCOME FAMILY SO THAT A PARENT CAN BE PRESENT FOR THEIR CHILD. PARENTS FAR TOO OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH FATIGUE AND DEPRESSION. THE STRESS OF GIVING EVERYTHING THEY HAVE TO A SICK CHILD AND HAVING NOTHING LEFT FOR THEMSELVES OR THE REST OF THE FAMILY CAN BECOME OVERWHELMING.THE EXPERIENCE OF HAVING A CHILD WITH CANCER IS INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AS THEY TRY TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THIS CHALLENGING JOURNEY FOR FOR THIS REASON, MA HILAS HEART PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THE ENTIRE FAMILY, AND WE STRIVE TO MEET ALL THEIR SPECIAL REQUESTS.
  3. $9,830 spent. HEAVENS WAY PROGRAM OUR HEAVENS WAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES THAT HEAR THE WORDS NOTHING MORE CAN BE DONE FOR YOUR CHILD!IN MOST CASES, THE CHILD IS REFERRED FOR HOSPICE CARE AND SENT HOME TO SPEND THEIR LAST DAYS WITH THEIR FAMILY.WE AT MA HILAS HEART, ARE HONORED TO ASSIST BY PROVIDING SPECIAL CARE FOR THE FAMILIES AT WHAT IS UNIMAGINABLY THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME OF THEIR LIVES. HOW WE HELP HEAVENS WAY PROGRAM RECIPIENTS: ASSISTANCE WITH FUNERAL SERVICE COSTS ASSISTANCE WITH CASKET/URN EXPENSE PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE / MEMORIAL CEREMONIES GRANTING THE CHILDS WISHES(FAMILY TRIP , MEET SUPERHEROES, ETC.) AND HEAVENS WAY PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP.

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 2019.

    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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