PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT TEAM INC: Form 990, tax year 2022
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- Organization
- PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT TEAM INC (EIN 45-4769367)
- Tax period
- 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
- Filed
- 2023-11-15
- IRS object ID
- 202333199349319743
- Schema version
- 2022v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-11-15T16:05:32-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 331122194 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | HAFER LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 251 ROYAL PALM WAY STE 350 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PALM BEACH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33480 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2022-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 454769367 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT TEAM INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | PEDI | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5618826336 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 927 45TH STREET SUITE 203 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WEST PALM BEACH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33407 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DR BARBARA ABERNATHY | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT & CEO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5618826336 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2023-11-14 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | BARBARA | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | ABERNATHY | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | 999009999 | SSN |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CONSTANCE BROOKS CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01278175 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5616558700 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2023-11-15 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2022 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | DR BARBARA ABERNATHY | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 927 45TH STREET STE 203 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WEST PALM BEACH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33407 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $700,046 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.POSTFL.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2012 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | FL | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | SEE SCHEDULE O | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 8 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 8 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 12 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 100 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $582,500 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $527,503 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $1,708 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $4,394 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $74,966 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $124,689 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $659,174 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $656,586 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $89,801 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $57,172 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $321,486 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $319,190 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $10,975 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $10,975 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $101,824 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $138,977 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $513,111 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $526,314 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $146,063 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $130,272 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $1,407,772 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $1,548,754 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $3,530 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $14,240 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $1,404,242 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,534,514 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE MISSION OF POST IS TO HELP LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COURAGEOUSLY FIGHT CANCER BY GIVING THEM COMPASSIONATE EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY- CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. EVERY YEAR, POST HELPS BETWEEN 150-200 LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END-OF-LIFE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIME OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINIC, HEROES' HEADQUARTERS (POST YOUNG HERO CANCER RESOURCE CENTER), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $469,640 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $57,172 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | THE ANGUISH AND SUFFERING OF YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER IS PROFOUND. THAT'S WHY POST EXISTS - SO NO FAMILY WALKS THEIR CHILD'S CANCER JOURNEY ALONE. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGHT-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. IN 2021, POST HELPED MORE THAN 150 FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END OF LIFE CARE, AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIMES OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTATIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINC,POST YOUNG HERO RESOURCE CENTER (CALLED HERO'S HEADQUARTERS), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH MANY LOCAL HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THEREFORE, WITH INTERVENTION, THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER WAS DECREASED BY 87% AND HEALTHY COPING OF FAMILIES WAS IMPROVED BY 72%. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OUR GIVING HELP FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILIZATION ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO PAY FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT - THEIR CHILD'S LIFE. OUR BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH EVERY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH CANCER. SHE COMPLETES A BUDGET AND LINKS THEM WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING THE HELP THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOUSEHOLD. IN 2021, POST CLIENT FAMILIES WERE LINKED TO ALMOST 950,000 IN FINANCIAL HELP - NOT INCLUDING FUNDS PAID DIRECTLY BY POST ON A FAMILY'S BEHALF. POST DIRECTLY PAID 89,800 IN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, GAS CARDS, GIFT CARDS, AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR 102 FAMILIES, HELPING A TOTAL OF 798 PEOPLE. OUR FOOD PANTRY HELPED 134 FAMILIES SUPPLEMENT THEIR FAMILY BUDGET (AND/OR FOOD STAMPS), HELPING A TOTAL OF 923 INDIVIDUALS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $469,640 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (true) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | Yes (true) | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 1 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 12 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 8 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 8 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | FL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DR BARBARA ABERNATHY | PersonNm |
| Phone | 5618826336 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 927 45TH STREET STE 203 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WEST PALM BEACH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33407 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR BARBARA ABERNATHY | ||||||
| PRESIDENT & | 40.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $68,940 | $0 | $11,770 |
| DR ANTHONY ALTIERI | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUE POORE | ||||||
| SECRETARY | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CORY STROLLA | ||||||
| VC | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MELANIE PRENDERGAST CPA | ||||||
| TREASURER | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PENNY PAYNE | ||||||
| CHAIRMAN | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| VALERIE RICEPUTO | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| PAMELA PAYNE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $68,940 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $11,770 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Fundraising | $31,000 | FundraisingAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $496,503 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $4,972 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $527,503 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $4,394 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $4,394 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $167,645 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $31,000 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $43,460 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $124,185 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | CASH REWARDS PROGRAMS | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $504 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $504 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $504 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $656,586 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $4,898 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $57,172 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $57,172 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $267,768 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $240,991 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $26,777 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $28,500 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,650 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,850 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,922 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $20,630 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,292 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,600 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $78 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,522 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,975 | TotalAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,975 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,678 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,678 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $14,239 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,815 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,424 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $78,522 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $72,240 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,282 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,412 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,412 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,213 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,147 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $66 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,370 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,532 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $838 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS | $8,850 | $7,965 | $885 |
| OTHER EXPENSES | $8,632 | $7,769 | $863 |
| TEMPORARY HELP | $5,198 | $4,678 | $520 |
| PAYROLL FEES | $3,717 | $3,345 | $372 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $536 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $529 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $526,314 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $469,640 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $45,699 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,975 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,350,887 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,442,243 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $47,728 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $7,743 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $657 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,985 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $56,228 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $66,526 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,407,772 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,548,754 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,530 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $14,240 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,530 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $14,240 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,293,679 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,423,951 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $110,563 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $110,563 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,404,242 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,534,514 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,407,772 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,548,754 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $130,272 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $470,760 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $538,525 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $668,135 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $582,500 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $527,503 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,787,423 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $220,306 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $245,864 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $153,455 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $91,764 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $172,543 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $883,932 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $486 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $96 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $880 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $406 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Total | $1,868 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $691,552 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $784,485 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $822,470 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $674,670 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $700,046 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,673,223 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $3,673,223 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $691,552 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $784,485 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $822,470 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $674,670 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $700,046 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,673,223 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support CY509 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Public Support PY509 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
| Investment Income PY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomePYPct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | PART III, LINE 12 - OTHER INCOME - COMPOSED OF VENDOR DISCOUNTS | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $47,728 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $7,743 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $39,985 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $39,985 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $656,586 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $656,586 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $656,586 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $526,314 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $526,314 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $526,314 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | GOLD RIBBON HER | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $147,531 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $31,000 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $116,531 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Non Cash Prizes Event1 | $2,781 | NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event1 | $1,086 | RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | $11,594 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $12,254 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Event2 | ANNUAL 5K WALK | Event2Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event2 | $51,114 | GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | $51,114 | GrossRevenueEvent2Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event2 | $895 | RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event2 | $652 | FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt |
| Entertainment Event2 | $898 | EntertainmentEvent2Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event2 | $13,300 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $198,645 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $31,000 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $167,645 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | $2,781 | NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt |
| Rent Fclty Costs Total Events | $1,981 | RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | $12,246 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt |
| Entertainment Total Events | $898 | EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $25,554 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $43,460 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $124,185 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (true) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (8 entries)
| Grant TypeGrantTypeTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSING & UTILITIES | 143 | $2,631 |
| FOOD | 688 | $5,389 |
| MEDICAL INSURANCE | 4 | $187 |
| GAS CARDS, TRANSPORTATION | 494 | $19,799 |
| GROCERY GIFT CARDS | 768 | $18,464 |
| SOCIAL EVENTS | 432 | $4,124 |
| FUNERAL EXPENSES | 10 | $982 |
| OTHER | 263 | $5,596 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | NO CASH IS GIVEN DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS. ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO VENDORS OR ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS. GIFT CARDS ARE GIVEN FOR GROCERIES AND OTHER BASIC FAMILY NEEDS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF POST IS TO HELP LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COURAGEOUSLY FIGHT CANCER BY GIVING THEM COMPASSIONATE EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY- CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. EVERY YEAR, POST HELPS BETWEEN 150-200 LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END-OF-LIFE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIME OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINIC, HEROES' HEADQUARTERS (POST YOUNG HERO CANCER RESOURCE CENTER), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS. POST'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SERVICES WHICH FALL INTO THESE MAJOR AREAS: (1)GIVING HOPE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM - TO HELP THESE BRAVE FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER EXPERIENCE. POST PROVIDES FULL RANGE OF FREE PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY. (2)GIVING HELP FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM - NOT ONLY MUST FAMILIES COPE WITH THE OVERWHELMING FEAR THAT THEY COULD LOSE THEIR CHILD, THEY ALSO FACE MAJOR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OF MEDICAL COSTS AND LOST INCOME FROM CARING FOR AN ILL CHILD. FINANCIAL STRESS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES FOR A FAMILY TO COPE WITH. THROUGH THE "GIVING HELP" PROGRAM, POST PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP PAYING FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, FOOD AND OTHER DAILY LIVING NEEDS THROUGH FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FROM DONATIONS. OUR CASE MANAGER ALSO HELPS FAMILIES COMPLETE A BUDGET, FIND, APPLY FOR, AND SECURE ASSISTANCE FROM LOCAL / NATIONAL RESOURCES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS & FOOD INSECURITY FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER INITIATIVE. WE HAVE A FOOD PANTRY FOR OUR CLIENTS. (3)OUR GIVING HEALING PROGRAM PROVIDES SOCIAL OUTINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, EXPRESSIVE ART PROJECTS, AND COACHING / MENTORING, ALL OF WHICH ARE CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT IN HELPING FAMILIES COPE WITH THE TRAUMA OF CANCER. FOR EXAMPLE, POST OFFERS PARENT'S NITE OUT, CANCER SURVIVOR DAY, AND ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY. THROUGH THIS WE CREATE HOPE, ESSENTIAL TO SURVIVAL AND IMPORTANT IN SUSTAINING A FIGHTING SPIRIT. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET OTHER YOUNG CANCER WARRIORS TO ESTABLISH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY TO REDUCE ISOLATION, INCREASE HEALTHY COPING, IMPROVE TREATMENT COMPLIANCE, AND DECREASE DISTRESS. (4)THE POST GIVING COMFORT PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS WHEN THE GOAL OF TREATMENT IS NOT CURE, BUT COMFORT AND QUALITY OF LIFE, NOT QUANTITY OF LIFE. POST CARE TEAM MEMBERS ARE BEDSIDE DURING CHILD'S FINAL HOURS. POST ALSO HELPS FAMILIES PLAN AND PAY FOR FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL EXPENSES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE BUTTERFLY FUND WHICH HAS COMPONENT OF "MEMORY MAKING" WITH FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILD DYING OF CANCER. IN COOPERATION WITH TRUSTBRIDGE (HOSPICE) AND UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, POST TRAINS PHYSICIAN FELLOWS IN PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL CARE OF DYING CHILDREN IN THIS COMMUNITY. (5)SAVE MY SEAT - THIS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO TEACH CLASSROOM PEERS ABOUT THEIR CLASSMATE'S CANCER AND RELATED ISSUES WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A SAFE, ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOL FOR BRAVE YOUNG PATIENTS BATTLING CANCER. THIS PROGRAM SERVES TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF OUR PATIENTS BY CREATING EMPATHY AMONG PEERS, EDUCATING THE EDUCATORS IN THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER, AND ADVOCATING ON THEIR BEHALF. WE USE A VARIETY OF CHILD-FRIENDLY TOOLS INCLUDING PUPPETS, AND STUFFED ANIMAL SURROGATES IN THE CLASSROOM, AND SCHOOL-MEDICAL DATA SHEET SIGNED BY THE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST TO CREATE EITHER A SECTION 504 OR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR EACH CHILD. (6)HEROES' HEADQUARTERS - OUR OFFICE IS 50' FROM THE BUSIEST PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PRACTICE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. HEROES' HEADQUARTER'S IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF HEALING - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC WELLNESS. SPACE THAT IS PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES CONDUCIVE TO BUILDING CONNECTIONS. IT'S A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES INTERACT AND CREATE CONNECTION; CONGREGATE BEFORE AND AFTER DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS (GET FOOD FROM THE FOOD PANTRY, OR JUST GET A HUG. WE HOST EVENTS SUCH AS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT OR PAINTING AND PIZZA AND COOKIES AND CRAFT PARTIES FAMILY POTLUCK DINNERS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND TEEN SUPPORT GROUPS. IN OUR PLAY THERAPY CENTER, KIDS CAN WORK THROUGH THE TRAUMA OF CANCER WITH A THERAPIST USING MEDICAL TOYS, SUCH AS MEDICAL PUPPETS AND MINIATURE HOSPITAL ROOM COMPLETE WITH MINIATURE HOSPITAL BED AND MRI/CT MACHINE. (7) LESS PAIN, MORE GAIN IS OUR NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES CUTTING-EDGE VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) HEADSETS AND SIMULATED CHILD FRIENDLY UNDERWATER WORLD TO MINIMIZE PAIN DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES. THE VR SYSTEMS HAVE REDUCED PATIENT PROCEDURES-RELATED DISTRESS BY MORE THAN 25%. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THE ANGUISH AND SUFFERING OF YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER IS PROFOUND. THAT'S WHY POST EXISTS - SO NO FAMILY WALKS THEIR CHILD'S CANCER JOURNEY ALONE. POST'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEDICATED, CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, STRENGHT-BASED PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SIX SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTIES. POST'S SERVICES ARE FAMILY CENTERED BECAUSE CANCER DOESN'T HAPPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, IT HAPPENS TO FAMILIES. IN 2021, POST HELPED MORE THAN 150 FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, MEDICAL PLAY, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SIBLING SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, END OF LIFE CARE, AND BEREAVEMENT. POST'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE TO FAMILIES DURING THE DARKEST TIMES OF THEIR LIVES. SUPPORTATIVE COUNSELING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THESE SERVICES, MEETING CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE - IN THE HOSPITAL, CLINC,POST YOUNG HERO RESOURCE CENTER (CALLED HERO'S HEADQUARTERS), SCHOOL, HOME, OR HOSPICE. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH MANY LOCAL HOSPITALS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THEREFORE, WITH INTERVENTION, THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER WAS DECREASED BY 87% AND HEALTHY COPING OF FAMILIES WAS IMPROVED BY 72%. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | OUR GIVING HELP FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILIZATION ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO PAY FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT - THEIR CHILD'S LIFE. OUR BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH EVERY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH CANCER. SHE COMPLETES A BUDGET AND LINKS THEM WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING THE HELP THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOUSEHOLD. IN 2021, POST CLIENT FAMILIES WERE LINKED TO ALMOST 950,000 IN FINANCIAL HELP - NOT INCLUDING FUNDS PAID DIRECTLY BY POST ON A FAMILY'S BEHALF. POST DIRECTLY PAID 89,800 IN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, GAS CARDS, GIFT CARDS, AND FOOD EXPENSES FOR 102 FAMILIES, HELPING A TOTAL OF 798 PEOPLE. OUR FOOD PANTRY HELPED 134 FAMILIES SUPPLEMENT THEIR FAMILY BUDGET (AND/OR FOOD STAMPS), HELPING A TOTAL OF 923 INDIVIDUALS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | SEE SCHEDULE O |
| FORM 990, PART VI | LINE 8B - GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT - NO COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED BY THE BOOKKEEPER AND GIVEN TO THE CPA FIRM. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND THE BOARD TREASURER, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY CERTIFYING THAT THEY HAVE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REVEALED, THAT MEMBER WILL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD AND BE EXCUSED FROM DISCSSIONS AND VOTING INVOLVING THAT MATTER. THE POLICY IS REGULARY AND CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | A REVIEW WAS DONE OF FORM 990'S THAT HAVE BEEN FILED FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND SOUTH FLORIDA TO CONFIRM THAT THE COMPENSATION IS IN LINE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | A REVIEW WAS DONE OF FORM 990'S THAT HAVE BEEN FILED FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO CONFIRM THAT THE COMPENSATION IS IN LINE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE (WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO BANKS AND FOUNDATIONS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |