MESSY FAMILY PROJECT

EIN: 830884341 501(c)(3) Religion

Steubenville, OH

Total Revenue
$921,204
Total Expenses
$899,443
Total Assets
$246,620
Net Assets
$246,620
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Michael Hernon
Phone
7403140393
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MESSY FAMILY PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $921K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Messy Family Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering parents in their vital role of building vibrant families. Our mission is to empower parents, strengthen marriage, and bring families to Christ. Our mission is accomplished through podcasts, videos, workbooks, guides, the internet, and events.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $379,688 Revenue: $52,408

Forming Parents: The heart of our mission at the Messy Family Project is to form moms and dads who are doing the hidden but essential work of raising children. Through our podcast, courses and online...

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Forming Parents: The heart of our mission at the Messy Family Project is to form moms and dads who are doing the hidden but essential work of raising children. Through our podcast, courses and online resources, we offer encouragement, practical advice, and wisdom for parents to discuss and apply to their family situation. In 2024 we had over 400,000 downloads of our podcast and reached over 70,000 through our website and online resources. In 2024, we taught courses and in-person events that impacted over 1,000 families.

Program 2
Expenses: $303,838 Revenue: $306,635

Strengthen Marriages: We continue to host our Catholic Couples Getaways to strengthen marriages and unite couples in a vision for family life. Many of the couples have remarked that this long weekend...

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Strengthen Marriages: We continue to host our Catholic Couples Getaways to strengthen marriages and unite couples in a vision for family life. Many of the couples have remarked that this long weekend has changed the way they communicate, and operate as a team. Both young and older couples have shared how they have never been on a weekend that has renewed their marriage more than these getaways.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $562,161
Program Service Revenue $359,043
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $921,204

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $316,094
Fundraising Expenses $132,230
Program Expenses $683,526
Other Expenses $583,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $899,443

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $921,204 $669,742 +0.4%
Expenses $899,443 $645,562 +0.4%
Net Income $21,761 $24,180 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$208,500
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Maura Doman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Burt Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Miller Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Hernon President 45.00
Officer
$127,500 $0 $127,500
Alicia Hernon Vice President 25.00
Officer
$81,000 $0 $81,000
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 $921,204 $899,443 $246,620 $21,761
2023 $669,742 $645,562 $275,694 $24,180
2022 $665,397 $560,711 $259,202 $104,686
2021 $403,729 $355,691 $154,516 $48,038
2020 $310,210 $275,152 $106,478 $35,058
2019 $318,911 $259,781 $71,420 $59,130
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