2025-11-17T17:58:19-06:00 2024-12-31 650942623 PAAST PL 255 Alhambra Circle Suite 1100 Coral Gables FL 33134 990 2024-01-01 815044002 SebastianStrong Foundation Inc SEBA 3053350894 PO Box 661156 Miami Springs FL 33266 Oscar P Ortiz Executive Director 3053350894 2025-11-17 1 0 Carlos Perez-Abreu P00226836 3055670150 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Oscar P Ortiz PO Box 661156 Miami Springs FL 33266 1360897 0 X https://www.sebastianstrong.org X 2017 FL Based in Miami, Florida, SebastianStrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that honors the life of Sebastian "Sebs Ortiz (2000-2016) by increasing awareness of childhood cancer and raising money to fund research for less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer cures. This mission was born from the example of STRENGTH set forth by Sebs during his courageous 14-month battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Since his passing, the Foundation bearing his name has bolstered the support of donors from across the country. SebastianStrong has awarded several grants to date for pediatric cancer research. 18 17 2 15 0 0 409181 523101 0 0 40704 40481 513546 629067 963431 1192649 1122292 452887 0 0 227859 301420 0 0 78395 118227 248031 1468378 1002338 -504947 190311 1450299 842897 931858 134147 518441 708750 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. 0 0 509303 442887 SebastianStrong Foundation's focus is on funding cutting-edge Pediatric Cancer research. We aim to fund research that focuses on less toxic and more targeted treatments and cures - from finding ways to make chemotherapy treatment less toxic and more effective, to finding ways to teach the body to fight cancer. Projects are selected through a rigorous review process by our medical advisory board. At times, projects go through more than one review cycle, as when we partner with other foundations to jointly fund a project. In those cases, projects are reviewed by scientists and doctors on more than one medical advisory board. 167647 10000 SebastianStrong Foundation works to bring awareness and knowledge of childhood cancer to the general public as well as childhood cancer families through awareness, educational and volunteer activities. SebastianStrong routinely educates the general public through guest lectures/presentations at schools and community events. We provide scholarships to high school seniors pursuing STEM careers to encourage growth in the field and to feed the well of future researchers. 86711 SebastianStrong Foundation also participates in family/patient activities at local hospitals. We offer volunteer activities, which allow people to get involved in increasing awareness and knowledge of the cause. 763661 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL X X Jasmine Gomez 3053350894 PO Box 661156 Miami Springs FL 33266 Frank Gonzalez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Percy Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Javier Vazquez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jose E Cueto Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 James McAllister Board Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca L Mendez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Oscar Ortiz Executive Director/ Board 50.00 X X 150000 0 0 Taylor Binder Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Alexander Sueiro Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jasmine Gomez Chief Operations Officer 45.00 X X 130000 0 0 Kelsey Weaver Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ramon Branger Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Armando Lapido Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leandro Gonzalez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Guerra Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Yesenia Moreno Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Braulio Ortiz Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Bonet Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Aileen Mendez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 280000 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 194363 328738 8567 523101 40481 40481 796680 194363 168248 628432 628432 635 0 635 635 1192649 0 0 669548 442887 442887 10000 10000 280000 168000 56000 56000 21420 12852 4284 4284 5500 5500 15000 15000 20000 20000 54683 53068 389 1226 27113 16268 2711 8134 21383 12830 6415 2138 39909 23945 11973 3991 2418 2418 1318 1318 Merchant Fees 29153 29153 Hospital Patient Activi 24030 14418 7209 2403 Other 5000 5000 Payroll Fees 1095 657 219 219 1429 1429 1002338 763661 160282 78395 1426467 713222 5488 105000 18344 19403 6590 1318 0 5272 1450299 842897 14486 17160 917372 116987 931858 134147 X 518441 708750 518441 708750 1450299 842897 190311 0 X 0 0 0 X 389740 289411 495227 409181 514533 2098092 389740 289411 495227 409181 514533 2098092 2098092 3090 1670 7809 40704 40468 93741 2191833 2143926 0.95720 0.96880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6590 1318 5272 5272 Annual Gala 525199 194363 330836 Kayaking the Keys for Hope 273109 273109 4 192735 192735 991043 194363 796680 796680 1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1300 Morris Park Ave Bronx NY 10461 830621846 501(c)(3) 175000 0 FMV To advance the organization's charitable purpose. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 111 Michigan Ave Washington DC 20010 521640402 501(c)(3) 143750 0 FMV To advance the organization's charitable purpose. Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19104 231352685 501(c)(3) 122068 0 FMV To advance the organization's charitable purpose. 8 Scholarships 4 10000 FMV Part I, Line 2: SebastianStrong requires a gift agreement signed by the Foundation and the institution or investigator to whom the grant is given which outlines the way in which the funds will be used. It also describes the payment terms and reporting requirements on the part of the investigator. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Rebecca Mendez is Oscar Ortiz's sister-in-law. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed & signed by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed at each board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the organization's Executive Director, Oscar Ortiz, is reviewed and approved by the organization's Executive Board, which is independent. The compensation of the organization's Chief Operating Officer, Jasmine Gomez, is reviewed and approved by the organization's Executive Director, Oscar Ortiz. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available from the Board upon request.