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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kelli Montgomery Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $30,000 |
Dr Joanne Cacciatore President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Steve Larsen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Torrez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kd Frueh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alane Breland Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,625 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,433 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,345 |
Payroll taxes | $3,724 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $238 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $770 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $125,661 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,100 |
Office expenses | $19 |
Information technology | $28,265 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,160 |
Travel | $7,089 |
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 | $34,086 |
Insurance | $7,275 |
All other expenses | $45,621 |
Total functional expenses | $512,689 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,463 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $650,008 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $686,585 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,002 |
Total assets | $1,882,058 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,824,458 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,600 |
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 | $1,882,058 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that M I S S has recieved totaling $114,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lutheran Social Service Of The South Inc Austin, TX | $61,046,286 | $96,832,412 |
El Centro Del Barrio Inc San Antonio, TX | $91,252,083 | $101,246,096 |
Community Action Project Of Tulsa County Inc Tulsa, OK | $75,774,694 | $60,674,476 |
St Hope Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $24,463,545 | $68,716,621 |
South Plains Community Action Association Inc Levelland, TX | $29,457,762 | $62,394,779 |
Community Action Corporation Of South Texas Alice, TX | $17,286,971 | $61,888,354 |
Catholic Charities Of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | $38,189,744 | $60,557,267 |
Goodwill Industries Of San Antonio Contract Services San Antonio, TX | $23,203,084 | $40,622,954 |
Texas Pregnancy Care Network Austin, TX | $10,724,863 | $36,961,915 |
West Texas Opportunities Lamesa, TX | $6,432,231 | $36,739,532 |
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | $33,220,571 | $32,415,025 |
Louisiana United Methodist Children And Family Services Inc Ruston, LA | $89,566,145 | $35,567,717 |