Form 990 for tax year 2024

Totals

Total revenue

$1,620,987

Total expenses

$1,416,705

Contributions and grants received

$1,609,413

Grants paid

$886,679

Program service revenue

$0

Investment income

$11,574

Other revenue

$0

Total assets, end of year

$967,234

Total liabilities, end of year

$166,480

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$800,754

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$886,679

Management and general expenses

$370,086

Fundraising expenses

$159,940

Program service expenses (Part III)

$886,679

Program services were 62.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2024

• Family Center:The Patient and Family Support Center provides comprehensive, free support to patients' families during their children's hospitalization at University Pediatric Hospital. The center addresses the critical needs of families facing severe economic challenges-more than 50% of patients served come from families struggling to meet basic needs during hospitalization. According to Puerto Rico's Office of Management and Budget, 55% of children in Puerto Rico live in poverty. The center eliminates barriers that prevent families from thriving during their children's medical treatment, offering a welcoming refuge and constant source of support during the most difficult times. Program Activities includes distribution of essential supplies including hygiene products, clothing, diapers, and medical supplies, food vouchers ($10-$13 value) for caregivers during extended hospital stays, entertainment resources: iPads, tablets, Nintendo Switch consoles, books, and games, two equipped playrooms with toys, electronic games, and activities, birthday celebrations and special holiday events for patients, communication support services: printing, fax, scanning, and English language assistance, coordination with external organizations for additional services and resources and in-kind donation collection and distribution center. Population Served: Pediatric patients and their families/caregivers at Hospital Pediátrico Universitario, with priority given to long-term patients and families from rural areas outside the metro region. Program Results (2024-25): $113,000 in-kind donations distributed, $55,100 in food vouchers provided to families, 226 patients received electronic devices (iPads/tablets) with average 15-day usage, 84 special events hosted for patients and families, over $100,000 total value of essential items delivered to hospitalized patients and 25 volunteer students who participated accepted into medical schools. Program Staff: 1 full-time coordinator supported by foundation staff and volunteers. Allocation of payroll expenses related to this program amounts to $46,184. Direct program expenses amounts to $127,465.

  Expenses $173,649

• Child Life Program: The Child Life program provides specialized emotional and psychological support services to hospitalized pediatric patients and their families. It is the only certified Child Life program in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Services address the emotional, developmental, and psychological needs of children during hospitalization through evidence-based therapeutic interventions including medical play, preparation for medical procedures, and emotion management strategies. Program Activities includes, individual assessments of emotional and developmental needs, therapeutic play and psychological preparation for medical procedures, creative therapies (art, music, dance), group and individual sessions in playrooms and patient rooms, crisis intervention and emotion management, psychological support workshops for caregivers, collaboration with medical teams to integrate emotional support into care plans. Population Served are pediatric patients hospitalized at Hospital Pediátrico Universitario and their families. Program Results (2024-25): 1,592 patients treated, reaching 42% of the hospitalized population with 3,961 total interventions provided. The program achieved a 34% increase in interventions compared to the previous year. Program Staff: 3 employees and 3 contractors specialized in Child Life services. Payroll expense allocation to this program amounts to $112,811 and direct program expenses amounts to $70,814.

  Expenses $183,625

• Physical Therapy Program: The Physical Therapy program provides specialized rehabilitation services to pediatric patients ages birth to 21 who are receiving medical care in the hospital setting. The team of physical therapy specialists works collaboratively with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, focusing on pediatric-specific needs. The program promotes independence, optimizes functional mobility, and supports ongoing rehabilitation processes. Services address both physical recovery and emotional well-being, contributing to patients' sense of accomplishment, independence, and self-confidence. The program facilitates transitions back home and to school, provides referrals to other rehabilitation services when needed, and educates parents and family members with tools, resources, and guidance to support continued progress after discharge. Program Activities includes neurostimulation for neurologically depressed patients and gross motor development, therapeutic exercises and manual therapy for strengthening and mobility, treatment for orthopedic and post-surgical patients, activities of daily living including transfers and ambulation training, wheelchair and adaptive equipment training, caregiver education and home exercise programs, interdisciplinary collaboration with medical teams for comprehensive care plans and training rotations for pediatric residents in neurodevelopmental approaches. Population Served: Pediatric patients hospitalized at Hospital Pediátrico Universitario across multiple units including General Pediatrics (44.6%), PICU (22.8%), Oncology (14.2%), Surgery (13.1%), and NICU (5.3%). Program Results (2024-25): 385 patients treated with 1,349 therapy sessions provided. 263 new patients evaluated during the fiscal year. Average of 3.5 therapy sessions per patient. The program achieved consistent increases across all hospital units, with improved patient mobility, reduced pain, prevention of complications from immobility, and strengthened motor skills. Program Staff: 2 full-time physical therapy doctors and 1 part-time doctor. Payroll expense allocation to this program amounts to $109,292. Direct program expenses amount to $13,789.

  Expenses $123,081

• Care coordination program expenses amounts to $3,797 and payroll allocation for this program amount to $38,465.

  Expenses $42,262

• Other programs including payroll allocation of Executive Director, management and program coordinator (50% of salary of executive director and 100% of program coordinator)of $62,295 and $26,537 related to 80% of payroll taxes and other payroll costs. Also $18,907 in professional fees and contracted services are allocated to program expenses.

  Expenses $130,249

• Renal Unit Improvements

  Expenses $2,150

• Other programs such as equipment, hospital program and events, residency program and other proyects.

  Expenses $49,379

• Ambiance HOPU Program

  Expenses $30,913

• Interventional Radiology Unit

  Expenses $3,544

• Renal Unit Improvement Program

  Expenses $109,625

• Other programs

  Expenses $38,202

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2024

Filed

13 February 2026

IRS schema version

2024v5.0

Source object

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