The Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos who fought neuroblastoma for over 5 years. The goal of the foundation is to raise money and awareness for neuroblastoma research, provide financial assistance to families with children who are suffering from cancer as well as provide financial support for organizations that support children with cancer.
The Isabella Santos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Isabella Santos Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $244K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,221,382
- +181.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $244,276
- +125.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $540,983
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Isabella Santos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atrium Health Foundation ($710K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 21 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Isabella Santos Foundation 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $434K (2023) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Support for children with cancer | $710,000 |
| University of NC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Brain Tumor Study | $171,382 |
| Childrens Hospital Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Osteosarcoma funding | $125,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | Neurolastoma funding | $125,000 |
| Live like Madison Laurinburg, NC | Live My Dreams program | $90,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $540,983 | $2,012,617 | $2,012,869 | $1,221,382 | 5 | $26,650 |
| 2023 | $764,013 | $1,544,418 | $1,031,198 | $433,931 | 4 | $54 |
| 2022 | $161,101 | $2,276,416 | $2,218,500 | $1,401,737 | 4 | $88 |
| 2021 | $121,624 | $1,612,318 | $1,594,641 | $1,100,000 | 1 | $66 |
| 2020 | $135,288 | $1,360,664 | $1,441,518 | $995,700 | 7 | $337 |
About The Isabella Santos Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Isabella Santos Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $541K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Isabella Santos Foundation is led by Erin Santos, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Santos
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Katie Landy
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Spero
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Westover
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Sindelar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Stahler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Graper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Mann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Hargrove
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Boland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bauer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Pruitt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Nicolette
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Puckett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mehta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Holbrook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Jordan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Peterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Flanagan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hailey Rorie
Vice President Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Former officers (21)
- Former: Eric Frick (2020–2023) — Board Co-Chair
- Former: Jacob Virgil (2020–2023) — Board Co-Chair
- Former: Kj Brent (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Matt Yarmey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra Szoke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzie Ford (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Geoff Rich (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Michael Hopper (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Melissa Scanlon (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Page Fehling (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Barbara Morgan (2020) — Member
- Former: Blair Primis (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Charlotte Guice (2020) — Member
- Former: Jay Levell (2020) — Member
- Former: Jonathan McFadden (2020) — Member
- Former: Matt Dubois (2020) — Member
- Former: Meredith Dean (2020) — Member
- Former: Michael Huber (2020) — Member
- Former: Mike Hopper (2020) — Member
- Former: Neil Aldridge (2020) — Member
- Former: Tim Miner (2020) — Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Erin Santos (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Isabella Santos Foundation
How much does The Isabella Santos Foundation give each year?
The Isabella Santos Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $434K across 4 grants.
What is The Isabella Santos Foundation's typical grant size?
The Isabella Santos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $244,276, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Isabella Santos Foundation give grants?
The Isabella Santos Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Texas (10%).
Does The Isabella Santos Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Isabella Santos Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Isabella Santos Foundation's largest grantees?
The Isabella Santos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atrium Health Foundation ($710,000), University of NC Chapel Hill ($171,382) and Childrens Hospital Atlanta ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Isabella Santos Foundation?
The Isabella Santos Foundation reported $541K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is The Isabella Santos Foundation?
The Isabella Santos Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $541K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Isabella Santos Foundation's EIN?
The Isabella Santos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1332748. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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