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Miracle Foundation

Empowering orphans to reach their full potential.

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Impact Information Available From Our Partner: Classy

four stars

92.51

1506 West Sixth Street Austin, TX 78703
tel: (512) 329-8635   Web Site
EIN: 74-2989580

Board Leadership
Krishna Srinivasan
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Caroline Boudreaux
Founder

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.51 four stars
  Financial 89.42 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Miracle Foundation brings life-changing care to orphaned children around the world.

Since our founding on Mother's Day in 2000, the Miracle Foundation has taken a stand for orphaned children. Today there are 8 million children living in institutions around the world. That is unacceptable. Ask any child and they will tell you that their biggest dream is to be part of a loving family - it's where they thrive.

Our "Child First" approach is multi-faceted, collaborative and community-based:
-80% of children living in institutions have a living relative. We make every effort to reunite these children with their birth family, if possible.
-For abandoned children without family - our measurable, systematic method ensures that children are loved, educated, healthy and safe until they transition to a permanent family.
-We actively collaborate with governments, other non-profits and local family-strengthening organizations to transform systems and give children a voice.

Miracle Foundation brings life-changing care to orphaned children around the world.

Since our founding on Mother's Day in 2000, the Miracle Foundation has taken a stand for orphaned children. Today there are 8 million children living in institutions around the world. That is unacceptable. Ask any child and they will tell you that their biggest dream is to be part of a loving family - it's where they thrive.

Our "Child First" approach is multi-faceted, collaborative and community-based:
-80% of children living in institutions have a living relative. We make every effort to reunite these children with their birth family, if possible.
-For abandoned children without family - our measurable, systematic method ensures that children are loved, educated, healthy and safe until they transition to a permanent family.
-We actively collaborate with governments, other non-profits and local family-strengthening organizations to transform systems and give children a voice.

Impact Information

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Program Name: Digital Toolkit for Orphan Care
Problem

People running or working in orphanages in the developing world do not have access to high-quality training and support resources. At the same time, many well-intentioned donors are sending funding to orphanages in the developing world without knowing how well the orphanage is operating or what governance questions to ask in order to find out.

Strategy

We create training videos and put them on our website, paired with downloadable resources. As we get inbound inquiries for support from orphanages and donors around the world, we direct them to the section of the digital toolkit most appropriate. We are available to respond to additional questions and provide support as needed. Training topics include child rights, child protection, life skills education, caregiver training, financial training, and orphanage assessment.

IF:THEN

IF People running or working in an orphanage consume our online training and resources...

THEN the quality of care being given to the children in that orphanage will improve and the children will begin receiving their rights.

IF People donating to an orphanage consume our online training and resources...

THEN they will learn how to assess how well the orphanage is operating, be able to provide any of our resources that the home needs, and learn which governance questions to ask to know the impact their donations are having.
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Financial

three stars

89.42

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 04/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 83.0%
  Administrative Expenses 5.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.96
  Program Expenses Growth 14.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 16.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Miracle Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Miracle Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Miracle Foundation (TX) 92.51 four stars
Armenian General Benevolent Union (NY) 85.03 three stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,595,690
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,595,690
   Program Service Revenue $150,905
Total Primary Revenue $2,746,595
   Other Revenue $18,328
TOTAL REVENUE $2,764,923
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,854,105
   Administrative Expenses $115,759
   Fundraising Expenses $300,789
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,270,653
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $494,270
   
Net Assets $1,939,308

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Empowering Orphans $1,365,368 73.6%
Global Outreach for Orphans $247,338 13.3%
Ambassador Program $241,399 13.0%

Ratings History
Miracle Foundation has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-12 04/01/2018 92.51 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 91.02 four stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 94.51 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.48 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 97.13 four stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 91.21 four stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 89.37 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 84.59 three stars
2009-12 11/01/2011 93.92 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 81.28 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 92.01 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 74-2989580
Name in IRS Master File MIRACLE FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code P31
NTEE Classification Adoption
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 2001
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
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  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$156,360 6.88% Elizabeth Davis President

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Miracle Foundation (TX) 92.51 four stars
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Agape International Missions (CA) 95.47 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Miracle Foundation
1506 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78703
tel: (512) 329-8635
EIN: 74-2989580

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Board Leadership

Krishna Srinivasan
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Caroline Boudreaux
Founder

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