Nonprofit · EIN 82-4179328
MIRACLE MESSAGES
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,679,363 | $1,409,522 | $2,269,841 | $3,486,768 | $14 | $3,486,754 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,166,822 | $1,699,977 | -$533,155 | $978,737 | $14 | $978,723 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,621,187
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,043
- Other revenue
- $133
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $213,740
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $461,740
- Other salaries and wages
- $393,017
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,001,209
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,250
- Travel
- $38,971
- Program services (functional)
- $1,043,474
- Management and general (functional)
- $263,097
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,951
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $978,737
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,486,768
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,486,754
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,790,897
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $695,857
- Gross receipts
- $3,679,363
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN ADLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $151,093 | $12,594 |
| MARY CARL | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,089 | $11,008 |
| COLETTE LAY COO | TREASURER (TO 10/2024) Officer | 40 | $119,339 | $17,618 |
| DIANNA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI KAPLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GREGORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAYNE DIRECTOR | TREASURER (AS OF 10/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN ADLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $137,396 |
| JOHN MA | DIRECTOR OF Trustee or director | 40 | $74,150 |
| MADELINE MAZZOCCHI | DIRECTOR OF Trustee or director | 40 | $70,546 |
| NELLY STASTNY | DIRECTOR OF Trustee or director | 40 | $67,197 |
| COLETTE LAY | CHIEF OF STA Officer | 30 | $53,266 |
| MELISSA GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEN MCCLURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARI WEILER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5432 GEARY BLVD UNIT 896, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121-2307
- In care of
- % CODE ADVISORS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY CARL, 5432 GEARY BOULEVARD 896, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
- Signed the 990
- MARY CARL, CEO
- Phone
- (650) 382-0663
- Website
- WWW.MIRACLEMESSAGES.ORG
- 990-N for 2019 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: KEVIN ADLER, 845 MARKET STREET STE 450, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103. Mailing address: 845 MARKET STREET STE 450, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103.
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-4179328 or by the name MIRACLE MESSAGES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $290,978 · grants $54,960
- 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.Expenses $406,328 · grants $157,633
- 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.Expenses $159,341
- STORYTELLING/NARRATIVE CHANGESExpenses $186,827 · grants $1,147
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-4179328
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,486,768
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,679,363
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,679,363 | $1,409,522 | $3,486,768 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,166,822 | $1,699,977 | $978,737 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,880,221 | $782,461 | $1,500,385 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: KEVIN ADLER Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: KEVIN ADLER Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-4179328).
Questions about MIRACLE MESSAGES
- What is the EIN of MIRACLE MESSAGES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIRACLE MESSAGES is 82-4179328.
- Is MIRACLE MESSAGES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MIRACLE MESSAGES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIRACLE MESSAGES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MIRACLE MESSAGES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIRACLE MESSAGES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MIRACLE MESSAGES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY CARL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIRACLE MESSAGES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,093 (KEVIN ADLER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does MIRACLE MESSAGES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,679,363, expenses of $1,409,522 and total assets of $3,486,768 at year end.
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