Nonprofit · EIN 83-0884341
MESSY FAMILY PROJECT
Tax-exempt · STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $915,326 | $853,157 | $62,169 | $308,789 | $0 | $308,789 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $921,204 | $899,443 | $21,761 | $246,620 | $0 | $246,620 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $669,742 | $645,562 | $24,180 | $275,694 | $0 | $275,694 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $718,392
- Program service revenue
- $195,110
- Investment income
- $1,824
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $295,219
- Other salaries and wages
- $88,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $446,678
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,700
- Travel
- $29,585
- Depreciation
- $5,855
- Program services (functional)
- $604,268
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,649
- Fundraising (functional)
- $155,240
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $246,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $308,789
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $308,789
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,565
- Gross receipts
- $915,326
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hernon | President Officer | 45 | $135,000 | $35,100 |
| Alicia Hernon | Vice President Officer | 25 | $100,504 | $24,614 |
| Maura Doman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Burt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hernon | President Officer | 45 | $127,500 |
| Alicia Hernon | Vice President Officer | 25 | $81,000 |
| Maura Doman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Burt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hernon | President Officer | 45 | $120,000 |
| Alicia Hernon | Vice President Officer | 25 | $70,000 |
| Maura Doman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Burt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 117 S HOLLYWOOD BLVD NO 140, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952-2466
- In care of
- % MICHAEL HERNON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Hernon, 117 S Hollywood Blvd No 140, Steubenville, OH 43952
- Signed the 990
- Michael Hernon, President
- Phone
- (740) 314-0393
- Website
- www.messyfamilyproject.org
- Return prepared by
- WHALEN CPAS
Mission
See Schedule O.
Program accomplishments
- Forming Parents: The heart of the mission of the Messy Family Project is to form and encourage moms and dads in the essential work of raising children and building strong family cultures. Through our podcast, courses, workshops, parish events, and online resources, we provide practical tools, encouragement, and Catholic wisdom that parents can apply to their unique family situations. In 2025, our podcast received more than 350,000 downloads, our website served over 125,000 visitors, and more than 500 parents participated in our courses. We also continued to serve families through in-person workshops and events focused on strengthening parents as the primary leaders and formators of their children.Expenses $427,116 · revenue $47,412
- Strengthen Marriages: The Messy Family Project strengthens marriages by helping husbands and wives grow in communication, unity, and a shared vision for their family. Through our Catholic Couples Getaways, and marriage-focused resources, couples are given intentional time and practical tools to invest in their relationship and grow together spiritually. Our getaways provide couples with opportunities for formation, prayer, conversation, and time together away from the demands of everyday family life. Couples consistently report greater unity, renewed commitment, and practical changes in how they communicate and work together as a team.Expenses $177,152 · revenue $147,698
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0884341
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $308,789
- Income (IRS master file)
- $915,326
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $915,326 | $853,157 | $308,789 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $921,204 | $899,443 | $246,620 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $669,742 | $645,562 | $275,694 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $665,397 | $560,711 | $259,202 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-0884341).
Questions about MESSY FAMILY PROJECT
- What is the EIN of MESSY FAMILY PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MESSY FAMILY PROJECT is 83-0884341.
- Is MESSY FAMILY PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MESSY FAMILY PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MESSY FAMILY PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MESSY FAMILY PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MESSY FAMILY PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MESSY FAMILY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Hernon.
- Who are the officers and directors of MESSY FAMILY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,000 (Michael Hernon, President).
- How much revenue does MESSY FAMILY PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $915,326, expenses of $853,157 and total assets of $308,789 at year end.
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