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Project Smile

Sophia's Fund Inc

Foundation Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

Current Partnerships: UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester, MA
Program is expanding to other treatment centers

Overview

Program Overview: Project Smile provides support to kids and families who are receiving treatment in the hospital. The program provides toys, arts and crafts, gift cards, parking passes, and other items to help families during extended hospital stays or long clinic days.

Named After

Cole Stoddard (forever 4), who reminded us always to "Smile, Be Happy"

Geographic Scope

Current Partnerships: UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester, MA
Program is expanding to other treatment centers

Program Focus

Support for hospitalized children receiving cancer treatment
Support for families during extended hospital stays
Support for families during long clinic days
Items include: toys, arts and crafts, gift cards, parking passes, and more

How to Get Involved

Donating Items:

Shop the Amazon Wishlist for most-wanted items
Contact: Kimberly@sophiasfund.org to discuss donations

Treatment Center Partnerships:

If you are a treatment center seeking to partner with Sophia's Fund, contact: Kimberly@sophiasfund.org

Philosophy

Programs are built by small donations ($5-$10)
Focus on providing calm, serenity, and small comforts to families
Small items make a significant difference for children and parents in treatment

What Sophia's Fund Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021: 7
Total given: $11K
Median grant: $1,000
Range: $50–$4,800

By dollars: New Hampshire 42%, Massachusetts 27%, North Carolina 22%. Top recipient cities: Bedford, NH; Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Childhood Cancer Lifeline · Bedford, NH

Assist children in treatment

$4,800
Atrium Health Foundation · Charlotte, NC

Peach protocol

$2,500
Dana Farber · Boston, MA

Cancer research

$2,500
Yansen Perez · Worcester, MA

Financial assistance

$500
Coalition Against Childhood Cancer · Philadelphia, PA

Assist children and families in treatment

$100