THE ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION

EIN 26-1332748 · Patient & Family Support (E86)

What they do

The Isabella Santos Foundation Was Created In Honor of Isabella Santos Who Fought Neuroblastoma for Over 5 Years. The Goal of The Foundation is to Raise Money and Awareness for Neuroblastoma Research, Provide Financial Assistance to Families With Children Who Are Suffering From Cancer As Well As Provide Financial Support for Organizations That Support Children With Cancer.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

76.69%of revenue went to mission work76.7% of expenses · Program services

13.93%of revenue went to fundraising13.9% of expenses

$100.01spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.40%of revenue went to management and office costs9.4% of expenses

$0.27in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

74.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $252 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $141,042 for ERIN SANTOS (PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,012,617

Mission workProgram services$1,543,39676.69% of revenue76.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$189,2019.40% of revenue9.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$280,27213.93% of revenue13.9% of expenses

Total expenses$2,012,869100.01% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 76.7% mission · 9.4% management · 13.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.01% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 43.8% mission · 44.2% management · 12.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 66.77% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 64.2% mission · 13.1% management · 22.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.46% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 70.2% mission · 14.3% management · 15.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.90% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 69.6% mission · 13.7% management · 16.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.94% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 51.7% mission · 17.5% management · 30.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.48% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 54.8% mission · 11.2% management · 34.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.76% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 56.0% mission · 15.9% management · 28.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.59% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,012,617

Expenses$2,012,869

Annual shortfall $252 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,543,396 · 76.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$189,201 · 9.4% of expenses

Fundraising$280,272 · 13.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,012,617

Expenses$2,012,869

Assets$540,983

Income$2,292,530

Contributions$1,494,589

Mission work (program services)$1,543,396

Fundraising$280,272

Grants given$7,045,528

Average grant$195,709

Management and general$189,201

Executive compensation (total)$86,800

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ERIN SANTOSPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $141,042

HAILEY RORIEVP MARKETING · 40 hrs/week $110,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)

ERIN SANTOSPRESIDENT

HAILEY RORIEVP MARKETING

JOEY PRUITTDIRECTOR

TIM FLANAGANDIRECTOR

SCOTT PETERSONDIRECTOR

ROB MILLERDIRECTOR

RICHARD JORDANDIRECTOR

RENEE SPERODIRECTOR

NATHAN HOLBROOKDIRECTOR

LISA MEHTADIRECTOR

KATIE LANDYCHAIR

KATE PUCKETTDIRECTOR

JUSTIN NICOLETTEDIRECTOR

JENNIFER BAUERDIRECTOR

JEFF BOLANDDIRECTOR

DONNA HARGROVEDIRECTOR

DANA MANNDIRECTOR

CHRIS GRAPERDIRECTOR

CHARLIE STAHLERDIRECTOR

CARRIE SINDELARDIRECTOR

BRAD WESTOVERDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2009
Location: 9935-D REA RD UNIT 275, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6710
County: Mecklenburg
In care of: Erin Santos
Primary officer: Erin Santos, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(980) 322-2980

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FOARD AND COMPANY PA
NTEE classification: Patient & Family Support (E86)
IRS tax category: Patient & Family Support
Grant-giving organization: Yes