M I S S

Organization Overview

M I S S, operating under the name MISS Foundation, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, MISS Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. MISS 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, MISS Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $512.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISS FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CARES FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD OF ANY AGE, FROM ANY CAUSE. ITS SELAH CAREFARM PROGRAM IS THE FIRST THERAPEUTIC CAREFARM IN THE WORLD TO SERVE THE TRAUMATICALLY BEREAVED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR 3400-SQUARE FOOT RESPITE CENTER, ANDY'S SANCTUARY, OPENED IN 2021 AT THE SELAH CAREFARM, THE FIRST THERAPEUTIC CAREFARM IN THE WORLD. WE FILLED 344 NIGHTS AT ANDY'S SANCTUARY, AND SERVED 611 NEW TRAUMATICALLY BEREAVED CLIENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN THEIR DARKEST HOURS. OUR FOUNDER, DR. JOANNE CACCIATORE, AND OUR COUNSELORS, WORKED YEAR-ROUND WITH INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, COUNSELING INTENSIVES, TRAUMATIC GRIEF PROGRAMS AND RETREATS. OUR TEAM ALSO CARED FOR 50 ANIMALS RESCUED FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT, PROVIDING THEM WITH A FOREVER SANCTUARY.


THROUGH OUR COMPASSIONATE BEREAVEMENT CARE (CBC) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, WE REACHED OUT TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TRAINING 113 NEW PROVIDERS TO OFFER EXPERT CARE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD WHO IS DYING OR WHO HAS DIED. THOSE WHO QUALIFY AS CBC PROVIDERS IN OUR NETWORK ARE TRAINED IN TRAUMATIC GRIEF AND INCLUDE TOP-LEVEL PHYSICIANS, MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, THERAPISTS, HOSPICE CARE, CLERGY AND FIRST RESPONDERS.


IN 2021, WE HELPED THOUSANDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH OUR HOPE MENTOR PROGRAM, COUNSELING SERVICES, ONLINE FORUMS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SELAH CAREFARM VISITS. WE OFFERED FREE AND AFFORDABLE COUNSELING TO THOSE IN NEED, PROVIDING MORE THAN 2900 COUNSELING HOURS BY HIGHLY-TRAINED TRAUMATIC GRIEF COUNSELORS, AND 600 HOURS OF CRISIS SUPPORT AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION COUNSELING. OUR VOLUNTEERS SENT 490 SUPPORT PACKETS TO GRIEVING FAMILIES. WE CONNECTED 145 HOPE MENTORS TO BEREAVED PARENTS, SIBLINGS AND GRANDPARENTS. OUR FACILITATORS HELD 128 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR GRIEVING FAMILY MEMBERS (VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON). WE ALSO HOSTED INTERNATIONAL KINDNESS PROJECT DAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelli Montgomery
Executive Dir.
$30,000
Dr Joanne Cacciatore
President
$0
Steve Larsen
Director
$0
Mary Torrez
Director
$0
Kd Frueh
Director
$0
Alane Breland
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,021
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,391,893
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,393,914
Total Program Service Revenue$311,225
Investment income $3
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,705,142

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that M I S S has recieved totaling $114,300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: TO BE USED AS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT $5000/MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS

$60,000
Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$41,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,281
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$6,019
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