Civic Intelligence

Sofia Sees Hope Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-4552134

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Mar 12, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.SOFIASEES.ORG
PO Box 705Ledyard, CT 06339

(860) 556-3119

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

31st percentile

-4.7%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

36th percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

8.9%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$142,135

Down $6,311 (-4.3%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$135,896

Down $12,550 (-8.5%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$6,239

Up $6,239 from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$268,392

Up $21,905 (+8.9%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$280,942

Up $42,222 (+18%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$12,550

Down $20,317 (-262%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth36th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2014: $65,163Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $84,414Net Assets 2015: $84,4142015Assets 2016: $120,570Liabilities 2016: $3,372Net Assets 2016: $117,1982016Assets 2017: $144,420Liabilities 2017: $3,741Net Assets 2017: $140,6792017Assets 2018: $148,446Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $148,4462018Assets 2019: $142,135Liabilities 2019: $6,239Net Assets 2019: $135,8962019Assets 2020: $240,158Liabilities 2020: $132,410Net Assets 2020: $107,7482020Assets 2021: $216,199Liabilities 2021: $91,824Net Assets 2021: $124,3752021Assets 2022: $171,222Liabilities 2022: -$330Net Assets 2022: $171,5522022Assets 2023: $188,996Liabilities 2023: $35,001Net Assets 2023: $153,9952023Assets 2024: $172,900Liabilities 2024: $3,455Net Assets 2024: $169,4452024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$142,135
Liabilities$6,239
Net Assets$135,896
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $73,745Expenses 2014: $8,582Net Income 2014: $65,1632014Revenue 2015: $72,459Expenses 2015: $53,208Net Income 2015: $19,2512015Revenue 2016: $133,158Expenses 2016: $100,374Net Income 2016: $32,7842016Revenue 2017: $212,176Expenses 2017: $193,970Net Income 2017: $18,2062017Revenue 2018: $246,487Expenses 2018: $238,720Net Income 2018: $7,7672018Revenue 2019: $268,392Expenses 2019: $280,942Net Income 2019: -$12,5502019Revenue 2020: $122,385Expenses 2020: $150,533Net Income 2020: -$28,1482020Revenue 2021: $208,336Expenses 2021: $191,709Net Income 2021: $16,6272021Revenue 2022: $294,802Expenses 2022: $247,625Net Income 2022: $47,1772022Revenue 2023: $290,796Expenses 2023: $308,353Net Income 2023: -$17,5572023Revenue 2024: $234,072Expenses 2024: $218,622Net Income 2024: $15,4502024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$268,392
Expenses$280,942
Net Income-$12,550
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Mar 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$331,737
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Hope in focus is a 501c(3) nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by blindness caused by rare inherited retinal diseases. Our mission is to generate awareness, raise funds for research, and provide outreach, support and education to those affected by lca and other rare retinal diseases.

Sofia sees hope is a 501c(3) nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by blindness caused by rare inherited retinal diseases. Our mission is to generate awareness, raise funds for research, and provide outreach, support and education to those affected by lca and other rare retinal diseases.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$135,133$122,867▼ $12,266
Pledges and Grants Receivable$13,313$19,268▲ $5,955
Total Assets$148,446$142,135▼ $6,311
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$6,239-
Total Liabilities$0$6,239▲ $6,239
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$148,446$135,896▼ $12,550
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$148,446$135,896▼ $12,550
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$148,446$142,135▼ $6,311
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laura ManfreChair
Elizabeth BorysewiczVice Chair
Alice SosciaDirector
Billie Jo AbbiatiDirector
Charles PriebeDirector
George Adrian OdDirector
Jeffrey Finman PhdDirector
Patricia CoanDirector
Shanda EasleyDirector
Thomas RobargeDirector
Daniel King EsqSecretary
Stephanie F BrownTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$189,622
Program Service Revenue
$61,244
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$17,526
All Other Contributions
$73,252
Change in Net Assets
$-12,550
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$280,942
Total Fundraising Expense$2,877
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$52,848$7,727-$60,575
Advertising$12,462-$1,345$13,807
All Other Expenses$2,561$222$1,532$4,315
Fees for Services Accounting$1,950$1,950-$3,900
Other Expenses$8,501$2,711-$2,711
Office Expenses$1,871$212-$2,083
Travel$845--$845
Total Functional Expenses$265,243$12,822$2,877$280,942
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$80,871
Fundraising Direct Expenses$63,345
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner in the D$197,241$80,871$17,367$63,504
Total Events$197,241$80,871$63,345$17,526
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Laura manfre charles priebe chair director spouse”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is provided to all board members for review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sofia Sees Hope Inc
EIN
46-4552134
Phone
8605563119
Address
PO BOX 705, LEDYARD, CT 06339

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Manfre
Title
Chair
Phone
8605563119
Signed
2020-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Manfre
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hoyt Filippetti & Malaghan LLC
Address
1041 POQUONNOCK RD, GROTON, CT 06340-4211
Preparer
Paul R Filippetti
Phone
8605369685
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Sofia sees hope is a 501c(3) nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by blindness caused by rare inherited retinal diseases. Our mission is to generate awareness, raise funds for research, and provide outreach, support and education to those affected by lca and other rare retinal diseases.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Marketing & development 11,817 0 0 consulting 3,021 0 0 community education 23,873 0 0 subcontractors 14,137 7,727 0 total 52,848 7,727 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LAURA MANFRE CHARLES PRIEBE CHAIR DIRECTOR SPOUSE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$142,135
Liabilities
$6,239
Net assets
$135,896
Revenue
$268,392
Expenses
$280,942
Net income
-$12,550
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.73$0.03$1.69$2.34$2.19$0.15
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.89$0.35$1.54$2.91$3.08$0.18
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.71$0.00$1.72$2.95$2.48$0.47
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.16$0.92$1.24$2.08$1.92$0.17
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.40$1.32$1.08$1.22$1.51$0.28
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.06$1.36$2.68$2.81$0.13
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.48$0.00$1.48$2.46$2.39$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.44$0.04$1.41$2.12$1.94$0.18
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.03$1.17$1.33$1.00$0.33
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.84$0.84$0.72$0.53$0.19
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.74$0.09$0.65