MIRACLE MESSAGES

EIN: 824179328 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$3,679,363
Total Expenses
$1,409,522
Total Assets
$3,486,768
Net Assets
$3,486,754
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARY CARL
Phone
6503820663
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MIRACLE MESSAGES, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 215% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.3M, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

MIRACLE MESSAGES HELPS PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS REBUILD THEIR SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, PRIMARILY THROUGH FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES, A PHONE BUDDY PROGRAM, AND BASIC INCOME PILOTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $290,978

MIRACLE FRIENDS: MIRACLE FRIENDS MATCHES UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FOR WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND TEXTS. WE RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CASE MANAGERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND...

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MIRACLE FRIENDS: MIRACLE FRIENDS MATCHES UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FOR WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND TEXTS. WE RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CASE MANAGERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LOOKING TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. WE MATCH PARTICIPANTS WITH VOLUNTEERS USING KEY DATA TO PREDICT SEEDS OF CONNECTION THAT CAN BLOSSOM. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BOTH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS AS REQUESTED. AS THE RELATIONSHIP GROWS, WE TAILOR SUPPORT TO THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS. IN 2024, 470 REFERRALS CONNECTED WITH A VOLUNTEER (MATCHED PHONE BUDDIES), 17K INTERACTIONS WERE LOGGED DOCUMENTING OVER 131K MINUTES OF CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $406,328

MIRACLE MONEY: MIRACLE MONEY EXPLORES DIRECT CASH THROUGH DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION MODELS.THE COMBINATION OF CASH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION SUPPORTS AGENCY, WELL-BEING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING-KEY...

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MIRACLE MONEY: MIRACLE MONEY EXPLORES DIRECT CASH THROUGH DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION MODELS.THE COMBINATION OF CASH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION SUPPORTS AGENCY, WELL-BEING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING-KEY INGREDIENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION. WE TAKE A "CASH PLUS" APPROACH, WHICH INCLUDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS THAT CREATE CONDITIONS FOR LASTING CHANGE, ALLOWING PEOPLE TO MOVE BEYOND SURVIVAL AND TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-DETERMINED SUCCESS. DISTRIBUTION MODELS INCLUDE: A) DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS OF $300/MONTHLY FOR ONE YEAR TO PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ENGAGED IN OUR PHONE BUDDY PROGRAM FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS (DIGNITY FUNDS); B) $750/MONTHLY FOR ONE YEAR FOR PARTICIPANTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMS RUN BY 5 PARTNERING HOMELESS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (THRIVING COMMUNITY FUND); C) OTHER FORMS OF CASH SUCH AS TRAVEL FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC REUNION NEEDS OR ONE TIME BACKUP RELIEF FUNDS. WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED $1.1M THROUGH MIRACLE MONEY, $970K OF WHICH WAS THROUGH BASIC INCOME.

Program 3
Expenses: $159,341

REUNION SERVICES: WE RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CASE MANAGERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING RECONNECTION WITH A LOVED ONE. WITH CONSENT FROM THE...

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REUNION SERVICES: WE RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CASE MANAGERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING RECONNECTION WITH A LOVED ONE. WITH CONSENT FROM THE LOVED ONE, WE FACILITATE THE REUNION. OUR TRAINED DIGITAL DETECTIVES SEARCH FOR LOVED ONES ACROSS THE COUNTRY USING PUBLIC RECORDS AND ONLINE TOOLS. WITH DUAL CONSENT, WE FACILITATE A REUNION. THIS IS TYPICALLY AN INITIAL PHONE CALL THROUGH THE CASE MANAGER OR REFERRING PARTY. IN 2024, WE FACILITATED 182 REUNIONS, LEADING TO MORE THAN 1000 REUNIONS TOTAL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,621,187
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $58,043
Other Revenue $133
TOTAL REVENUE $3,679,363

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $213,740
Salaries & Benefits $1,001,209
Fundraising Expenses $102,951
Program Expenses $1,043,474
Other Expenses $194,573
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,409,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,679,363 $1,166,822 +2.2%
Expenses $1,409,522 $1,699,977 -0.2%
Net Income $2,269,841 $-533,155 -5.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
400

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$461,741
Total Directors
7
$163,687
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANNA JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES OLSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN MCCLURE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI KAPLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA GREGORY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT LAYNE DIRECTOR TREASURER (AS OF 10/2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN ADLER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$151,093 $12,594 $163,687
MARY CARL CEO 40.00
Officer
$150,089 $11,008 $161,097
COLETTE LAY COO TREASURER (TO 10/2024) 40.00
Officer
$119,339 $17,618 $136,957
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $3,679,363 $1,409,522 $3,486,768 $2,269,841
2023 $1,166,822 $1,699,977 $978,737 $-533,155
2022 $1,880,221 $782,461 $1,500,385 $1,097,760
2021 $631,453 $469,144 $425,582 $162,309
2020 $544,997 $357,836 $240,582 $187,161
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