Sky High For St Judes Inc

Organization Overview

Sky High For St Judes Inc, operating under the name Sky High For Kids, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sky High For Kids employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sky High For Kids is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Sky High For Kids generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Sky High For Kids has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $15,353,900. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FUNDING VITAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TO IMPROVE SURVIVAL OUTCOMES AND ULTIMATELY END CHILDHOOD CANCER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SKY HIGH FOR KIDS' VISION IS TO HELP END CHILDHOOD CANCER. SKY HIGH IS FUNDING REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WILL NOT ONLY ADVANCE TREATMENT WORLDWIDE BUT ALSO MOVE THE SURVIVAL RATE NEEDLE FORWARD. BETWEEN SUPPORTING THE FIRST IMMUNOTHERAPY CENTER DEDICATED TO PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY IN THE U.S., TO FUNDING SUB-SAHARAN DOCTORS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS TO TRAIN IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SPECIFICALLY TO COMBAT THE ABYSMAL SURVIVAL RATES IN THAT REGION, TO HELPING FUND THE LARGEST RESEARCH FACILITY FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH IN THE WORLD, SKY HIGH FOR KIDS IS VETTING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT WILL HAVE THE LARGEST IMPACT ON CHILDHOOD CANCER. IN ADDITION, SKY HIGH ALSO HAS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COMFORT TO CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. THIS INCLUDES THE ADVENTURES PROGRAM THAT TAKES FAMILIES ON AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, TIE FOR SKY HIGH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES BLANKETS TO PATIENTS, PATIENT CARNIVALS PROGRAM WHICH SERVE AS A LITTLE DISTRACTION FROM TREATMENT AND A MOMENT FOR KIDS TO BE KIDS AS WELL AS THE PONYTAIL DONATIONS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HAIR DONATIONS AND, ULTIMATELY, WIGS FOR CHILDREN. THEY ALSO SUPPORT COMFORT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES THAT INCLUDES PROVIDING WISH LIST ITEMS, ELECTRICITY, A POWER OUTAGE SOLUTION, DAILY WARM BREAKFAST AND MORE TO FAMILIES SO THEY MAY FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT. SINCE 2007, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONATED OVER $14 MILLION TO BENEFIT CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENTS AND RESEARCH. LEARN MORE AT SKYHIGHFORKIDS.ORG.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brittany Franklin
CEO & Founder
$165,000
Hollie Citron
Vice President
$0
Brad Howell
President
$0
Joe Reuss
Treasurer
$0
Nicole Neumann
Secretary
$0
Gary Purcell
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,384,816
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,534
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$836,262
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $35,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,434,612
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,151
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$237,819
Net Income from Gaming Activities $76,777
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,756
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,279,523

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sky High For St Judes Inc has awarded $3,012,500 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

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Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL.

$1,501,500

TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: FUNDING TEXAS CHILDREN'S IMMUNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY AND GLOBAL HOPE PROGRAM.

$1,000,000

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF MEMPHIS

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Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FAMILIES WHILE STAYING FOR TREATMENT AT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL.

$250,000

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FAMILIES

$100,000

BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES

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Lake Jackson, TX

PURPOSE: TO COMFORT FAMILIES BY EXPANDING BIG LOVE'S MISSION OF PROVIDING BASIC NECESSITIES AND PERSONALIZED CARE TO CANCER KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

$95,000

THE CURETIVITY FOUNDATION

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Darien, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CURETIVITY'S MISSION WHICH IS TO CREATE HOPE AND CURE KIDS BY RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCER

$30,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Sky High For St Judes Inc has recieved totaling $396,849.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dewville Social Club

Nixon, TX

PURPOSE: PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH

$117,429
Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$77,500
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$60,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$28,771
Community Foundation Of Acadiana

Lafayette, LA

PURPOSE: General support

$20,000
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

St Petersberg, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
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