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Messenger Group Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 45-4933717

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 15, 2019

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

75th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

80th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

91st percentile

109%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$38,389

Up $19,991 (+109%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$35,804

Up $17,513 (+96%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$2,585

Up $2,478 (+2316%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$69,978

Up $10,509 (+18%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$52,465

Down $5,775 (-9.9%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$17,513

Up $16,284 (+1325%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st 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

2018

Assets$38,389
Liabilities$2,585
Net Assets$35,804
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th 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

2018

Revenue$69,978
Expenses$52,465
Net Income$17,513
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$69,978
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.$15,747-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MELISSA D ANDERSENChairmanPT$0--
JAY K WOODDirectorPT$0--
EVAN ANDERSONTreasurerPT$0--
CRYSTAL REIDHEADSecretaryPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$19,195$19,195-$19,195
Total Events$19,195$19,195-$19,195
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
Evan Anderson
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2019-05-15
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 Revenue.1

“$10809”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $200”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $4794”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $487”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $735”

Other Expenses.1

“Supplies and materials $7442”

Other Expenses.2

“PROGRAM EXPENSES $3476”

Other Expenses.3

“STORE SUPPLIES $3453”

Other Expenses.4

“Telephone telecommunications $1356”

Other Expenses.5

“BANK CHARGES $178”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues & membership fees $20”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $107 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2585”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$38,389
Liabilities
$2,585
Net assets
$35,804
Revenue
$69,978
Expenses
$52,465
Net income
$17,513
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