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Messenger Group Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-4933717

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 17, 2015

Organization ProfileN/A
3336 East Chandler Heights RoadGilbert, AZ 85298

(480) 375-0252

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

59th percentile

7.6%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$12,456

Up $875 (+7.6%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$12,456

Up $875 (+7.6%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$33,122

Down $3,286 (-9.0%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$32,247

Down $1,412 (-4.2%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$875

Down $1,874 (-68%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2014

Assets$12,456
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,456
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2014

Revenue$33,122
Expenses$32,247
Net Income$875
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 17, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$40,516
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 SIGNED A LEASE AND REFURBISHED A SPACE IN TEMPE. SEVERAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS TOOK PLACE, THERE ARE CURRENTLY MANY 12 STEP GROUPS WAITING FOR OPENING IN ORDER TO HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS FACILITY. THEY WILL SUPPORT THE MESSENGER GROUP THROUGH ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS.$32,247-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHAEL SMITHExecutive Director-$0--
JOAN SMITHSecretary-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$36,345-$7,394-
Total Events$36,345-$7,394$-7,394
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Messenger Group Inc
EIN
45-4933717
Phone
4803750252
Address
3336 EAST CHANDLER HEIGHTS ROAD, GILBERT, AZ 85298

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Smith
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-08-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Law Office of Kristin Gentile White Pc
Address
3336 E CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD STE 117, GILBERT, AZ 85298-4263
Preparer
Kristin Gentile White
Phone
4808554066
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $604”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $487”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $735”

Other Expenses.1

“Supplies and materials $1272”

Other Expenses.2

“JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $414”

Other Expenses.3

“BOOKS $319”

Other Expenses.4

“MERCHANT FEES $245”

Other Expenses.5

“Printing and copping $215”

Other Expenses.6

“POSTAGE $62”

Other Expenses.7

“Business registration $45”

Other Expenses.8

“BANK CHARGES $26”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,456
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12,456
Revenue
$33,122
Expenses
$32,247
Net income
$875
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