Birds For Sofia Inc, operating under the name Birds for Sofia Foundation, is located in Frisco, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birds for Sofia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIRDS FOR SOFIA SUPPORTS CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH RARE, INHERITABLE DISEASES FROM EASTERN EUROPE. WE HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH RARE DISEASES ACCESS MEDICAL CARE, GENETIC TESTING, REHABILITATION, AND EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. SINCE THE WAR IN UKRAINE, WE HELPED TO RE-ESTABLISH MEDICAL CARE AND ACCESS TO HOUSING DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A NUMBER OF UKRAINIAN FAMILIES IN THE USA, WHO WERE CONFIRMED "UNITING FOR UKRAINE" PAROLEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN WITH RARE DISEASES PROGRAM SERVED 241 CHILDREN WITH RARE DISEASES FROM UKRAINE. BFS DELIVERED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS, NIVL BREATHING DEVICES, ELECTRICITY GENERATORS, WHEELCHAIRS, STANDING FRAMES, SITTERS, AND OTHER MOST NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS PAID FOR MEDICAL SERVICES OR PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO COVER MEDICAL SERVICES/NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN IN UKRAINE AND IN EUROPE (ONLY THOSE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE)
SMA PROGRAM HELPED 2 CHILDREN TO FUNDRAISE FOR LIFE-SAVING TREATMENTS.
THE UNBIASED GENETIC DISEASE PROGRAM SERVED FOUR PATIENTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE AND HELPED TO COVER MEDICATIONS, REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND HOSPITAL TREATMENTS INCLUDING COMPLEX SURGERY FOR CHILDREN WITH LESS-KNOWN RARE DISEASES.
USA RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTED 9 CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS SUCH AS SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS. BFS HELPED FAMILIES WITH HOUSING, PAYMENTS FOR FOOD/BASIC NECESSITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zina Lara Founder | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Nataliya Miller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dina Minibaeva Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ilya Musaev Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Lambert Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $105,832 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,488 |
Advertising and promotion | $874 |
Office expenses | $540 |
Information technology | $819 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $770 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $632,944 |
Total functional expenses | $750,267 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
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