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Sofia Sees Hope Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4552134

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 21, 2025

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

(860) 266-6062

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.6%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$172,900

Down $16,096 (-8.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$169,445

Up $15,450 (+10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,455

Down $31,546 (-90%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Down

$234,072

Down $56,724 (-20%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$218,622

Down $89,731 (-29%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$15,450

Up $33,007 (+188%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th 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

2024

Assets$172,900
Liabilities$3,455
Net Assets$169,445
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th 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

2024

Revenue$234,072
Expenses$218,622
Net Income$15,450
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$322,619
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$176,764$168,155▼ $8,609
Pledges and Grants Receivable$12,232$4,745▼ $7,487
Total Assets$188,996$172,900▼ $16,096
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$35,001$3,423▼ $31,578
Other Liabilities-$32-
Total Liabilities$35,001$3,455▼ $31,546
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$153,995$169,445▲ $15,450
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,995$169,445▲ $15,450
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$188,996$172,900▼ $16,096
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laura ManfreChair
Elizabeth BorysewiczVice Chair
Alice SosciaDirector
Billie Jo DrakeDirector
Charles PriebeDirector
Daniel King EsqDirector
David SchulzDirector
George Adrian OdDirector
Jeffrey FinmanDirector
Thomas RobargeDirector
Annette TontiSecretary
Stephanie F BrownTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$217,002
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$17,070
All Other Contributions
$119,321
Change in Net Assets
$15,450
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$122,003
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$96,619
Total Fundraising Expense$12,144
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$65,664$19,697$3,939$89,300
Advertising$29,719-$1,995$31,714
Conferences and Meetings$26,645--$26,645
Fees for Services Other$21,796--$21,796
Payroll Taxes$5,123$1,830$366$7,319
Fees for Services Accounting$4,214$1,505$301$6,020
Office Expenses$5,069--$5,069
Occupancy--$543$543
Other Expenses$385$3,531$5,000$385
All Other Expenses$300--$300
Total Functional Expenses$179,915$26,563$12,144$218,622
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$105,617
Fundraising Direct Expenses$88,547
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner in the D$197,732$105,617$24,562$81,055
Total Events$197,732$105,617$88,050$17,567
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liability$32
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
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 12C

“Board secretary regularly monitors conflicts and potential conflicts of interest. Annually, the secretary ensures board members review and sign the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hope in Focus Inc
EIN
46-4552134
Phone
8602666062
Address
PO BOX 705, LEDYARD, CT 06339

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Manfre
Title
Chair
Phone
8605563119
Signed
2025-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Manfre
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$172,900
Liabilities
$3,455
Net assets
$169,445
Revenue
$234,072
Expenses
$218,622
Net income
$15,450
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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
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