Civic Intelligence

The Messenger Group Inc DBA the Pigeon Coop

EIN 45-4933717 • 501(c)3 • Gilbert, AZ

Profile

The purpose of the messenger group is to provide an inexpensive safe environment so that the various 12 step substance abuse groups can meet to share their experience, strength, and hope as they learn positive life skills.

3336 East Chandler Heights RoadGilbert, AZ 85298

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

78th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

109%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$45,654

Up $7,265 (+19%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$2,814

Up $229 (+8.9%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$42,840

Up $7,036 (+20%) from 2018

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$67,527

Down $2,451 (-3.5%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$60,491

Up $8,026 (+15%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$7,036

Down $10,477 (-60%) from 2018

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2013: $11,581Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $11,5812013Assets 2014: $12,456Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $12,4562014Assets 2015: $8,017Liabilities 2015: $106Net Assets 2015: $7,9112015Assets 2016: $17,169Liabilities 2016: $107Net Assets 2016: $17,0622016Assets 2017: $18,398Liabilities 2017: $107Net Assets 2017: $18,2912017Assets 2018: $38,389Liabilities 2018: $2,585Net Assets 2018: $35,8042018Assets 2019: $45,654Liabilities 2019: $2,814Net Assets 2019: $42,8402019

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$45,654
Liabilities$2,814
Net Assets$42,840
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2013: $36,408Expenses 2013: $33,659Net Income 2013: $2,7492013Revenue 2014: $33,122Expenses 2014: $32,247Net Income 2014: $8752014Revenue 2015: $31,069Expenses 2015: $35,614Net Income 2015: -$4,5452015Revenue 2016: $52,188Expenses 2016: $43,037Net Income 2016: $9,1512016Revenue 2017: $59,469Expenses 2017: $58,240Net Income 2017: $1,2292017Revenue 2018: $69,978Expenses 2018: $52,465Net Income 2018: $17,5132018Revenue 2019: $67,527Expenses 2019: $60,491Net Income 2019: $7,0362019

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$67,527
Expenses$60,491
Net Income$7,036
Open 2019 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2019 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$45,654
Liabilities
$2,814
Net assets
$42,840
Revenue
$67,527
Expenses
$60,491
Net income
$7,036
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$45.7$2.81$42.8$67.5$60.5$7.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.4$2.59$35.8$70.0$52.5$17.5
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.4$0.11$18.3$59.5$58.2$1.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.2$0.11$17.1$52.2$43.0$9.15
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.02$0.11$7.91$31.1$35.6$4.55
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$0.00$12.5$33.1$32.2$0.88
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$0.00$11.6$36.4$33.7$2.75
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$67,527
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the messenger group is to provide an inexpensive safe environment so that the various 12 step substance abuse groups can meet to share their experience, strength, and hope as they learn positive life skills.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE MESSENGER GROUP LEASES A MEETING SPACE IN TEMPE. SEVERAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS TOOK PLACE, THERE ARE CURRENTLY MANY 12 STEP GROUPS WHO HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS FACILITY. THEY WILL SUPPORT THE MESSENGER GROUP THROUGH ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS.$16,981-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MELISSA D ANDERSENChairmanPT$0--
JAY K WOODDirectorPT$0--
EVAN ANDERSONTreasurerPT$0--
CRYSTAL REIDHEADSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Messenger Group Inc
EIN
45-4933717
Phone
6024818686
Address
3336 EAST CHANDLER HEIGHTS ROAD, GILBERT, AZ 85298

Signing Officer

Name
Evan Anderson
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Schneider & Stone Plc
Address
290 W Chandler Heights Rd Suite 1, Chandler, AZ 85248
Preparer
Dawn Schneider CPA
Phone
4807794222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Book Store $18112”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $705”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $927”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $845”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $741”

Other Expenses.1

“STORE SUPPLIES $16654”

Other Expenses.2

“Software Fees $1262”

Other Expenses.3

“Fundraising expenses $1027”

Other Expenses.4

“Telephone telecommunications $252”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues & membership fees $59”

Other Expenses.7

“Parking $16”

Other Expenses.8

“BANK CHARGES $14”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $0 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $2148”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2585 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2814”

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