Miracle Flights is located in Henderson, NV. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (E62) the organization is classified as: Emergency Medical Services & Transport, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Miracle Flights employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Miracle Flights 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 04/2022, Miracle Flights generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 04/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Miracle Flights has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $1,024,294. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MIRACLE FLIGHTS IS A NATIONAL CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FREE COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TICKETS FOR U.S. RESIDENTS IN NEED FOR DISTANT MEDICAL CARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1985 ON THE BELIEF THAT NO CHILD SHOULD BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE LIFE CHANGING HEALTH CARE THEY NEED BECAUSE OF DISTANCE. SINCE THEN, WE'VE PROVIDED MORE THAN 137,363 FREE FLIGHTS TO PATIENTS WHOSE MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TREATED ONLY BY A HANDFUL OF EXPERTS LOCATED ACCROSS THE COUNTRY, MAKING MEDICAL TRAVEL A NECESSITY. UNFORTUNATELY, THE NEED FOR OUR SERVICE GROWS WITH EACH PASSING YEAR. EVERY 30 SECONDS, A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY AND THERE ARE OVER 20,000 KNOWN RARE DISEASES. WE HELP TREAT ALL DISEASES FOR PATIENTS OF EVERY AGE. SIMPLY PUT, WE'LL FLY ANYONE WITH A COMPLEX MEDICL NEED WHO REQUIRES DISTANT MEDICAL CARE AS MANY TIMES NEEDED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MIRACLE FLIGHTS IS A NATIONAL CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FREE COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TICKETS FOR U.S. RESIDENTS IN NEED OF DISTANT MEDICAL CARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. WITH THE COST OF AIR TRAVEL CONTINUALLY RISING, IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT 83% OF FAMILIES EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FROM MEDICAL EXPENSES. IN FACT, A FULL 61% OF BANKRUPTCIES OCCUR BECAUSE OF MEDICAL EXPENSES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION COSTS. WHILE INSURANCE MAY COVER ACTUAL TREATMENT, IT RARELY COVERS THE COST OF TRAVEL. AS A RESULT, SOME PATIENTS WILL GO UNTREATED OR MISDIAGNOSED, SIMPLY BECAUSE THE CANNOT AFFORD TO FET TO THE EXPERTS WHO CAN EFFECTIVELY TREAT THEIR CONDITION. THAT IS WHERE MIRACLE FLIGHTS COMES IN. WE ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF TRAVEL SO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN FOCUS ON TREATMENT AND RECOVERY.MIRACLE FLIGHTS PROVIDES COMMERCIAL PLANE TICKETS TO ALL US-BASED MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AT NO COST TO PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILIES. WE TAKE CARE OF SCHEDULING, BOOKING AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.WE HEL TREAT ALL DISEASES FOR PATIENTS OF EVERY AGE. SIMPLY PUT, WE'LL FLY ANYONE WITH A COMPLEX MEDICAL NEED WHO REQUIRES DISTANT MEDICAL CARE AS MANY TIMES AS NEEDED.WE KNOW THAT FAMILY PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE HEALING PROCESS, SO WE FUND FLIGHTS FOR COMPANIONS AS WELL. FOR PATIENTS UNDER 18, WE PAY TO FLY BOTH PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS. FOR ADULT PATIENTS, WE PAY TO FLY ONE CAREGIVER OR COMPANION.TO ENSURE THAT WE ASSIST AS MANY PATIENTS AS POSSIBLE, WE WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF OUR SERVICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TARGETED INITIATIVES FOCUS ON HOSPITAL, DOCTORS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND VARIOUS HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WHILE BROADER MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS RACH A WIDER AUDIENCE VIA FREE, EARNED AND PAID MEDIA.THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS, BACKED BY A ROBUST FUNDRAISING STRATEGY, WILL ENSURE OUR ORGANIZATION'S FUTURE FOR DECADES TO COME. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS DONORS, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE NATION'S BEST MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, BRIGHTENING THE FUTURE FOR THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN FAMILIES EVERY YEAR AS WE PROVIDE "THE CURE FOR DISTANCE".
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Brown CEO | Officer | 50 | $312,529 |
Robert Sanchez Vp-Corp. | 40 | $135,072 | |
Ilda V Marquez-Moreno Dir. Of Operations | 40 | $104,499 | |
Christopher Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jessica Connell Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joel Jarvis Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mcdonald Carano Wilson Llp Legal Assistance | 4/29/17 | $407,661 |
Massmedia Corporate Communication Program Service And Fundraising | 4/29/17 | $129,333 |
Christiansen Law Offices Legal Assistance | 4/29/17 | $111,183 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,353,695 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $784,154 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,353,695 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $897,425 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $782,191 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,033,311 |
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. | $1,271,594 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $21,520 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $552,100 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,378 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $302,257 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,508 |
Other employee benefits | $54,683 |
Payroll taxes | $55,822 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $636,160 |
Advertising and promotion | $327,183 |
Office expenses | $8,876 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $223,266 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $36,537 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,627 |
Insurance | $23,102 |
All other expenses | $40,461 |
Total functional expenses | $3,879,693 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,947,367 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $294 |
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 | $27,969 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,165 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $40,099,316 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,464,373 |
Total assets | $47,631,484 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $782,713 |
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 | $3,600,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,382,713 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,214,136 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,635 |
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 | $47,631,484 |
Over the last fiscal year, Miracle Flights has awarded $180,568 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Richmond, VA PURPOSE: Travel resources for sick children to get to hospitals and doctors | $54,284 |
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: Travel resources for sick children to get to hospitals and doctors | $54,284 |
Studio City, CA PURPOSE: Travel resources for sick children to get to hospitals and doctors | $36,000 |
Studio City, CA PURPOSE: Travel resources for sick children to get to hospitals and doctors | $36,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Miracle Flights has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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$15,000 | |
Speedway Childrens Charities Concord, NC PURPOSE: MEDICAL | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Life Flight Network Foundation Aurora, OR | $27,756,758 | $13,971,410 |
American Legion Jackson, CA | $13,269,901 | $13,910,966 |
Manteca District Volunteer Ambulance Service Manteca, CA | $22,980,131 | $14,003,092 |
Angel Flight West Inc Santa Monica, CA | $5,160,188 | $9,344,474 |
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc Santa Paula, CA | $37,520,667 | $6,803,309 |
Miracle Flights Henderson, NV | $47,631,484 | $3,033,311 |
Morongo Basin Ambulance Association Inc Joshua Tree, CA | $2,109,191 | $3,394,879 |
Verde Valley Ambulance Co Inc Cottonwood, AZ | $2,796,235 | $2,828,996 |
Pulsepoint Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $1,239,137 | $2,444,365 |
Holbrook Ems Inc Holbrook, AZ | $1,855,750 | $1,941,946 |
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue Task Force West Jordan, UT | $1,115,227 | $1,795,211 |
Tulare County Consolidated Ambulance Dispatch Inc Tulare, CA | $757,861 | $1,508,390 |