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SebastianStrong Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Miami Springs, FL EIN: 81-5044002 Website

The Foundation's mission is to increase public awareness of the challenges children diagnosed with cancer face, and raise money to fund research for less toxic, more targeted treatments and cures.

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: SebastianStrong Foundation Inc gave $441K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$440,818
-60.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
3
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$146,939
-20.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$143,750
Total assets
$842,898
-41.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who SebastianStrong Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Albert Einstein College of Medicine: $175KAlbert Einstein College ofMedicine$175KThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: $144KThe Children's Hospital ofPhiladelphia$144KTrustees of the University of Pennsylvania: $122KTrustees of the University ofPennsylvania$122K

The largest 2024 recipient was Albert Einstein College of Medicine ($175K). Together the top 3 received $441K.

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K3$50–100K8$100–250K4$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 24 (38%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreCoral GablesWashingtonBala CynwydBronxGainesvilleMiami GardensPhiladelphiaBrooklineKey WestTampaWest Beaverton

How SebastianStrong Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M5 grants2020 5 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $441K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NYTo advance the organization's charitable purpose.$175,000
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Washington, DCTo advance the organization's charitable purpose.$143,750
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PATo advance the organization's charitable purpose.$122,068
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$842,898$1,192,637$997,122$440,8183$40,468
2023$1,450,299$963,431$1,468,378$1,111,2626$40,704
2022$1,036,042$940,273$928,288$671,4585$7,809
2021$1,016,543$724,264$397,863$274,9505$1,670
2020$709,644$619,294$528,571$411,0005$3,090

About SebastianStrong Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Miami Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $843K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $441K. Net investment income was $40K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc is led by Oscar Ortiz, Executive Director & Board on every filing since 2020; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Oscar Ortiz

    Executive Director & Board

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $50K (2020) → $150K (2024)

  • Jasmine Gomez

    Chief Operations Officer

    Chairperson → Chief Operations Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $92K (2023) → $130K (2024)

  • Alexander Sueiro

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Armando Lapido

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank Gonzalez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James McAllister

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Javier Vazquez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jose E Cueto

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelsey Weaver

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leandro Gonzalez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Percy

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ramon Branger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca L Mendez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Taylor Binder

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Braulio Ortiz

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martha Guerra

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yesenia Moreno

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aileen Mendez

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Bonet

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Joe Fernandez (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Rose Ortiz (2020–2021) — Operations Manager & Board
  • Former: Vanessa Sanchez (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Lindsey Chong (2020) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Oscar Ortiz — Executive Director/ Board: $150KOscar OrtizExecutive Director/ Board$150KJasmine Gomez — Chief Operations Officer: $130KJasmine GomezChief Operations Officer$130K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Oscar Ortiz (Executive Director/ Board). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about SebastianStrong Foundation Inc

How much does SebastianStrong Foundation Inc give each year?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc gave $441K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 6 grants.

What is SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $143,750, and its average grant was $146,939, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does SebastianStrong Foundation Inc give grants?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Pennsylvania (28%).

How large is SebastianStrong Foundation Inc?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc reported $843K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.

What is SebastianStrong Foundation Inc?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Miami Springs, FL. It holds $843K in total assets as of 2024.

What is SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's EIN?

SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5044002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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