Expect Miracles Foundation
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $759.8k
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-4127495
Organization Overview
Expect Miracles Foundation is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Expect Miracles Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Expect Miracles Foundation 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 12/2021, Expect Miracles Foundation generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Expect Miracles Foundation has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $10,032,376. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPECT MIRACLES FOUNDATION RALLIES THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND BEYOND TO INVEST IN LIFE-SAVING CANCER RESEARCH WHILE ADVANCING THE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER. WE ARE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE: EXPECT MIRACLES FOUNDATION IS A MAJOR SUPPORTER OF THE HEART OF DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE'S REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MODEL, THE ROBERT AND RENE BELFER CENTER FOR APPLIED CANCER SCIENCE. THE BELFER CENTER ADDRESSES KEY CHALLENGES IN CANCER TREATMENTS BY LEVERAGING DFCI DISCOVERIES AND APPLYING THEM TO DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT. THE BELFER CENTER IS FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO EXISTING TREATMENTS. USING A COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH APPROACH THAT BRINGS TOGETHER RESOURCES FROM ACADEMIA AND THE BIOMEDICAL INDUSTRY, THE BELFER CENTER IS LEADING THE WAY IN TRANSLATING TODAY'S SCIENCE INTO TOMORROW'S TARGETED THERAPIES MORE QUICKLY THAN EVER, BRINGING NEW HOPE TO CANCER PATIENTS.
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER: EXPECT MIRACLES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER'S CENTER FOR EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS, A CRITICAL RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE WITH THE MISSION OF HASTENING THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET NEW, MORE EFFECTIVE AND LESS TOXIC THERAPIES TO CANCER PATIENTS. SPECIFICALLY, WE SUPPORT THE REVOLUTIONARY WORK OF THE HELLER LAB, LED BY DANIEL HELLER, PHD, WHICH IS FOCUSED ON UTILIZING NANOMEDICINE TO SOLVE THE PARADOX OF METASTATIC CANCER, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR 90% OF CANCER DEATHS.
SAMFUND GRANTS - CANCER ISN'T FREE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE A YOUNG ADULT JUST STARTING OUT YOUR LIFE. THAT IS WHY WE ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS TO HELP WITH EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES, LIKE RENT, GROCERIES, AND MEDICAL BILLS. OUR SAMFUND GRANTS ACT AS A LIFELINE FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE EXTREMELY VULNERABLE TO THE FINANCIAL TOXICITY CAUSED BY A CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
OTHER CANCER RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank Heavey Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $259,783 |
Gary Enos Vice President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Strauss President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Gill Clerk/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Bandrowczak Vice President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Irene Speridakos Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,189,496 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,356,929 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,546,425 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,521 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$249,609 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,378,544 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,469,185 |
| 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. | $259,783 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,593 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $245,131 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,653 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,017 |
| Payroll taxes | $274,650 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,529 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,542 |
| Office expenses | $54,629 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,780 |
| Travel | $7,308 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,950 |
| All other expenses | $8,568 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,627,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,466 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $533,733 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,424 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $759,779 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,499,402 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,005 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $238,100 |
| 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 | $102,212 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $344,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $468,585 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $686,500 |
| 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 | $1,499,402 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Expect Miracles Foundation has awarded $1,469,185 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FUNDING - CANCER RESEARCH | $900,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FUNDING - CANCER RESEARCH | $300,000 |
SAMFUND GRANTS PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FUNDING - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $269,185 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Expect Miracles Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Newmanshare Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $202,785 |
| Ending Balance | $202,785 |
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|---|---|---|
Partnership Schools New York, NY | $64,379,139 | $24,282,663 |
Royal College Of Art Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,933,182 | $14,916,047 |
Imago Dei Fund Boston, MA | $57,020,766 | $29,637,241 |
Boston Charitable Trust Fund Boston, MA | $1,173,216 | $4,494,143 |
Nfa Foundation Inc Norwich, CT | $77,129,817 | $5,415,738 |
American Friends Of B Nai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $493,786 | $13,431,000 |
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Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | $51,719,352 | $51,201,158 |
Provision Ministry Inc Westborough, MA | $833,220 | $12,247,682 |
Student Leadership Network Inc New York, NY | $11,626,545 | $12,224,104 |
The Good Nation Foundation Inc New York, NY | $2,105,948 | $9,558,970 |
New York Times Neediest Cases Fund New York, NY | $66,331,518 | $11,554,497 |