Milagro Foundation

EIN: 943274541 501(c)(3) International Affairs

San Rafael, CA

Total Revenue
$893,798
Total Expenses
$660,420
Total Assets
$2,423,900
Net Assets
$2,422,302
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Shelley N Brown
Phone
4154609939
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Milagro Foundation, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $894K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $233K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

The Milagro Foundation benefits underserved and vulnerable children around the world by making grants to community based tax-exempt organizations that work with children in the areas of education, health and the arts. Between October 1998 and now, the Milagro Foundation has supported low income, underserved and underrepresented children in 37 states and 20 countries by granting $9,987,729 to 464 agencies working with children and youth. Milagros education focus support agencies and organizations that are working to close the achievement gap and provide college access and aspirations among young people. Milagro evaluates long term projects that will lead to systemic changes, especially in impoverished communities. Through education we hope to help change or eliminate the cycle of poverty in Bay Area communities. In the areas of health, the foundation examines agencies that provide mental health, physical health, family support and addiction support to children around the San Francisco B

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $519,302 Revenue: $0

Health Programs: Circulo de Vida - The program provides professional therapy individually and in a group setting to help children and teens cope with the confusion, fear and stress caused by parental...

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Health Programs: Circulo de Vida - The program provides professional therapy individually and in a group setting to help children and teens cope with the confusion, fear and stress caused by parental illness. Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health - To establish a suicide prevention program through the schools on the Reservation. Pine Ridge has one of the highest incidences of teen suicide in the country. Larkin Street Youth - Larkin Street supports homeless youth in San Francisco with programs and hope. Songs of Love - Songs by famous musicians for and about children with life threatening illnesses. Three Square Food Bank - Three Square is a Feeding America affiliate, serving four counties in Southern Nevada: Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda. Three Square and Feeding America estimate the number of food-insecure persons in our service area to be 305,000. Food insecurity occurs when people arent able to secure enough food for a healthy diet and active lifestyle, at some point during the year. VIP Community Mental Health Center - Using evidence-based practices, our mental health clinicians are trained to provide a variety of therapies designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Okizu - The mission of Okizu is to provide peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs to meet the needs of all members of families affected by childhood cancer. Mosaic Project - We work toward a peaceful future by uniting children of diverse backgrounds, providing them with essential community building skills, and empowering them to become peacemakers. Education Programs: Carlos Santana Arts Academy - The mission of Carlos Santana Arts Academy (CSAA), in collaboration with families and the community, is to prepare students to be successful in a diverse society and ever-changing world, becoming self-directed learners as they reach proficiency in a standards-based curriculum with arts at its core. CSAA staff support students to be original thinkers who are innovative problem solvers, effective communicators who are technologically skilled, and responsible members of society. Little Stars School - Little Stars school provides an educational program for street children. Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish Arab - Hand in Hand brings together thousands of Jews and Arabs in six schools and communities throughout Israel. In Jerusalem. In the Galilee. In Wadi Ara. In Tel Aviv-Jaffa. In Haifa. In Tira & Kfar Saba. With many more continually joining. We are proving on a daily basis the viability of inclusion and equality for all citizens of Israel. Hannah Project for Academic Achievement - The Hannah Project Partnership for Academic Achievement is a community based education and cultural organization located in Marin City, California. Utilizing culture and the arts to undergird its educational programming, the Hannah Project seeks to both build community and promote the value of achievement among low income black and brown youth in Marin City and Marin County as a whole. Our vision is to make college and career both an expectation and a norm. Arts Program: Womens Audio Mission - Womens Audio Mission is a San Francisco based, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in music production and the recording arts. In a field where women are chronically under-represented (less than 5%), WAM seeks to change the face of sound by providing hands-on training, experience, career counseling and job placement to women and girls in media technology for music, radio, film, television and the internet. WAM believes that womens mastery of music technology and inclusion in the production process will expand the vision and voice of media and popular culture.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $618,260
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $271,171
Other Revenue $4,367
TOTAL REVENUE $893,798

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $320,000
Salaries & Benefits $207,409
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $519,302
Other Expenses $133,011
TOTAL EXPENSES $660,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $893,798 $528,137 +0.7%
Expenses $660,420 $709,391 -0.1%
Net Income $233,378 $-181,254 -2.3%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
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
4
$174,492
Total Directors
6
$119,492
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shelley N Brown President 30.00
Officer Director Highest
$119,492 $0 $119,492
Ruthie Moutafian Treasurer/Secretary 20.00
Officer
$55,000 $0 $55,000
Marsha Bonner Vice President 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stevie Lee Assistant Treasurer 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Baltzell Director 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miguel Ordeana Director 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Vrionis Director 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $893,798 $660,420 $2,423,900 $233,378
2024 $528,137 $709,391 $2,257,791 $-181,254
2023 $485,714 $736,183 $2,370,802 $-250,469
2022 $-196,486 $537,106 $2,626,883 $-733,592
2021 $624,632 $473,542 $3,375,506 $151,090
2020 $559,094 $606,222 $3,207,612 $-47,128
2019 $948,623 $667,507 $3,251,545 $281,116
2018 $271,821 $616,336 $3,007,071 $-344,515
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