Prayers From Maria Foundation, operating under the name Friends Of Melana Prayers From Melana, is located in Rocky River, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of Melana Prayers From Melana employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Melana Prayers From Melana 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 12/2023, Friends Of Melana Prayers From Melana generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRAYERS FROM MARIA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FIND A CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER - BRAIN TUMORS KNOWN AS "GLIOMAS" WHILE ALSO PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ASSIATANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO SUFFER FROM GLIOMAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRAYERS FROM MARIA IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING GLOBAL RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, TREATMENTS, AND CURE FOR THE DEADLIEST CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMORS KNOWN AS GLIOMAS; RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT GLIOMAS AND BRINGING HOPE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO DEAL WITH THE HARDSHIPS OF THIS DISEASE. PRAYERS FROM MARIA PROVIDES MULTIPLE MEDICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS WITH FUNDING TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE USE OF NANO-TECHNOLOGY TO MORE EFFECTIVELY TREAT PEDIATRIC GLIOMA BRAIN TUMORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM GLIOMAS
PRAYERS FROM MARIA IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING GLOBAL RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, TREATMENTS, AND CURE FOR THE DEADLIEST CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMORS KNOWN AS GLIOMAS; RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT GLIOMAS AND BRINGING HOPE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO DEAL WITH THE HARDSHIPS OF THIS DISEASE. PRAYERS FROM MARIA PROVIDES MULTIPLE MEDICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS WITH FUNDING TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE USE OF NANO-TECHNOLOGY TO MORE EFFECTIVELY TREAT PEDIATRIC GLIOMA BRAIN TUMORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM GLIOMAS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathleen Hegeman Financial Di | Officer | 40 | $79,919 |
Nick Berente Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Bramhall Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Coletta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Crane Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Gillissie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $339,391 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,423 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,176 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $392,814 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $769,443 |
Investment income | $13,695 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$65,056 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,467 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,105,429 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $348,096 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,919 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,590 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,112 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $27,686 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,422 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,859 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,878 |
Office expenses | $82,380 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | -$5,203 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,009 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,000 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $462,462 |
Total functional expenses | $1,112,620 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $569,736 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $25,242 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,949 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $818,103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $336,943 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $56,686 |
Other assets | $1,432 |
Total assets | $1,810,091 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $274,043 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $137,079 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,716 |
Total liabilities | $416,838 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,323,849 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,404 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,810,091 |
Over the last fiscal year, Prayers From Maria Foundation has awarded $100,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Giloma Research | $50,000 |
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Giloma Research | $50,000 |