Soccer for Hope
To raise funds to provide medical research and medical treatment for children with life threatening diseases.
Soccer for Hope at a glance
In short: Soccer for Hope gave $142K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,400
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,480
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $59,504
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Soccer for Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pnoc Foundation ($75K). Together the top 5 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Soccer for Hope gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pnoc Foundation San Rafael, CA | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angele Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Choc Childrens Foundation Orange, CA | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Victorias Sparks of Joy Corona, CA | Assist Children Battling Cancer | $9,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH | Medical Research | $8,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,504 | $144,519 | $179,159 | $142,400 | 5 |
| 2023 | $89,697 | $119,934 | $192,062 | $150,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $172,166 | $223,333 | $237,102 | $200,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $182,717 | $203,046 | $199,497 | $160,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | $177,544 | $139,355 | $174,894 | — | — |
About Soccer for Hope
Based on IRS filings
Soccer for Hope is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Aliso Viejo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $142K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Soccer for Hope is led by Oliver Wyss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Oliver Wyss
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Wyss
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Zaccurri
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Soccer for Hope
How much does Soccer for Hope give each year?
Soccer for Hope gave $142K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $151K across 4 grants.
What is Soccer for Hope's typical grant size?
Soccer for Hope's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,480, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Soccer for Hope give grants?
Soccer for Hope gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%).
Does Soccer for Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Soccer for Hope's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (4 grants).
Who are Soccer for Hope's largest grantees?
Soccer for Hope's largest 2024 grantees include Pnoc Foundation ($75,000), Childrens Hospital Los Angele ($25,000) and Choc Childrens Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Soccer for Hope?
Soccer for Hope reported $60K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $145K.
What is Soccer for Hope?
Soccer for Hope is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Aliso Viejo, CA. It holds $60K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Soccer for Hope's EIN?
Soccer for Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0954457. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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