What Miracles For Kids does

Miracles for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Irvine, California, that provides integrated financial, housing, wellness, and basic-needs support to low-income families caring for critically ill children. The organization operates five core programs: Lifeline Bill Pay (monthly grants up to $500 per family for rent, utilities, and insurance), Safe Haven Housing through two Miracle Manor complexes (capacity 22 families total, located near CHOC Children's Hospital), Balance Wellness (counseling and therapy), Boost Basic Needs (Basket of Miracles and Box of Miracles food and essentials delivery), and Pillars Stability (career, education, and financial-literacy support). Service delivery is gated by a hospital referral network of nine affiliated children's hospitals (CHOC, CHLA, UCLA Mattel, UCSF Benioff, City of Hope, Rady, Phoenix Children's, Loma Linda, By the Bay Health), with families pre-screened and referred by social workers. Geographic reach spans 21 California counties with 2,100+ families served to date across 167+ unique illness diagnoses.

The organization's revenue model is donation-funded, with no products sold and no fee-for-service revenue. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, crypto in 70+ tokens, stock, planned/legacy giving), corporate partnerships (sponsorships, payroll deductions, matching gifts, in-kind), and four signature events: the Night of Miracles Gala at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort (~$3.5M raised in 2025), Stars and Stripes Tournament in Cabo, Miracles Golf Invitational, and Miracles in Bloom Tea. The 360° Miracle women's giving network (launched 2021) adds a structured recurring donor tier at $1,000/year. The corporate partnership program, formalized in 2021, recognizes businesses supporting the organization in three or more ways annually.

The technology footprint is typical of a community nonprofit: a WordPress-based website, email newsletter, social media presence, and a VolunteerHub volunteer coordination tool. There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and no APIs or integrations. Operational excellence is delivered through ~22 staff across development, programs, marketing, and operations, with a board of 15 directors chaired by R. King Nelson. The organization holds Charity Navigator's four-star rating and GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency, and was recognized by the Orange County Business Journal as a Top 5 charity event in 2026. Miracles for Kids is independently governed, with no parent company, no venture or private-equity backing, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Miracles For Kids

Legal name

Miracles for Kids, Inc.

Website

https://miraclesforkids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miracles for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Irvine, California, providing monthly financial assistance (up to $500/month), subsidized housing, counseling, and basic-needs support to low-income families caring for critically ill children across 21 California counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Family Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Family financial assistance
• Subsidized housing services
• Nonprofit child welfare
• Counseling wellness programs
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors, including monthly giving programs, cryptocurrency donations (Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 70+ other cryptocurrencies), and stock donations. Donors can also donate in honor of birthdays or through employer matching gift programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partners support the organization through event sponsorships, payroll deductions, employee contributions, percentage of sales programs, round-up at checkout, and matching employee contributions. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $100,000 for events.
3. Special Events: Annual signature events including Night of Miracles Gala (premier annual fundraiser), Stars and Stripes Tournament (destination charity tournament in Cabo), Golf Invitational, and Miracles in Bloom Tea. These events generate significant fundraising revenue with various sponsorship tiers.
4. Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts cryptocurrency donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum and over 70 leading cryptocurrencies. Donations are immediately converted to dollars and are non-refundable. Cryptocurrency donations are described as tax-efficient as they are non-taxable events.
5. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations of goods and services instead of cash, including cleaning supplies, household items, paper goods, and auction items for fundraising events.
6. Legacy and Planned Giving: Donors can include Miracles for Kids in their will or estate plan, allowing for legacy gifts that last beyond the donor's lifetime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Miracles for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers wraparound social services to families with critically ill children. Its core offerings include monthly financial assistance of up to $500 (Lifeline Bill Pay), subsidized housing at two Miracle Manor complexes, counseling and wellness services (Balance Wellness), food and essential-needs delivery (Boost Basic Needs), and career/education support (Pillars Stability). Programs are accessed through hospital social worker referrals across California.

Product overview

Miracles for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a single integrated social services organization, not a technology platform. The organization provides a portfolio of interconnected programs: Lifeline Bill Pay offers monthly financial assistance up to $500; Safe Haven Housing provides subsidized housing through Miracle Manor I and II; Balance Wellness delivers counseling and therapeutic services; Boost Basic Needs distributes food and supplies via Basket of Miracles and Box of Miracles programs; and Pillars Stability provides employment, education, and financial literacy support. Signature fundraising events include the Night of Miracles Gala, Stars and Stripes Tournament, Miracles Golf Invitational, and Miracles in Bloom Tea. The organization also accepts cryptocurrency donations and operates the 360° Miracle women's giving circle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 360° Miracle: A women's network bringing like-minded, compassionate women together to support critically-ill kids year-round through ongoing giving and exclusive volunteer opportunities.

Products and services

• Lifeline Bill Pay Monthly financial assistance program that grants up to $500 per month to eligible families struggling to pay for essential bills including rent, utilities, insurance, and other living expenses while caring for a critically ill child. Currently serves 230+ families with 6+ additional families on the waitlist.
• Safe Haven Housing (Miracle Manor) Long-term subsidized housing complexes for families on the verge of homelessness while their child receives treatment. Miracle Manor I accommodates 12 families near CHOC Children's Hospital; Miracle Manor II (opened 2023) accommodates 10 families about 10 minutes from CHOC. Combined, the program has provided 41,437 nights of sleep to 223 people, with an average resident family income of $31,065.
• Balance Wellness Holistic wellness program providing mental health counseling, therapy, and supportive activities (movie nights, surf and paddle camps) to help families cope with trauma, grief, and stress associated with caring for critically ill children. Has provided therapy to 400+ individuals, with 80% of families reporting counseling decreased their depression.
• Boost Basic Needs (Basket of Miracles, Box of Miracles) Programs delivering food, household supplies, clothing, toys, and essential items to families with critically ill children through seasonal basket deliveries (Spring, Back-to-School, Thanksgiving, Holiday) and monthly Box of Miracles shipments. Sponsorships cover shipping and assembly costs.
• Pillars Stability Long-term stability program providing career and employment readiness referrals, financial literacy courses, and educational resources to help families rebuild their lives during and after their child's diagnosis. Delivered in partnership with Merge Opportunities (Employment Readiness Program) and Futuro Health (entry-level medical field courses). 78% of family members interviewed were hired through career support; 100% of people referred to Futuro Health completed orientation and enrollment.
• Night of Miracles Gala Annual flagship fundraising gala hosted at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, raising funds for families with critically ill children. Sponsorship tiers from $500 (underwriting) up to $100,000 (Luminary), with named tiers Visionary ($50,000), Creator ($25,000), Believer ($15,000), and Dreamer ($10,000). Raised nearly $3.5 million at the 2025 event.
• Stars and Stripes Tournament Annual destination charity tournament and music festival held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, featuring deep-sea fishing, golf, spa, and concerts to benefit critically ill children.
• Miracles Golf Invitational Annual golf tournament at Santa Ana Country Club benefiting families with critically ill children. Sponsorship tiers include Presenting Sponsor ($22,000), Hole-in-One Sponsor ($15,000), Golf Cart Sponsor ($10,000), Apparel Sponsor ($8,250), and various hole/contest sponsorships from $500 to $7,500.
• Miracles in Bloom Tea Annual spring tea event presented by 360° Miracle, bringing together philanthropists to support critically ill children. Sponsorship tiers include Presenting Sponsor ($15,000), Lead Sponsor ($10,000), Afternoon Tea Sponsor ($5,000), plus underwriting from $1,000 to $3,500. Raised a record-breaking $350,000 at the 2026 event with 300 guests.
• 360° Miracle Women's Network Annual giving and volunteer membership network for women who commit to $1,000/year ($83.33/month). Members receive exclusive volunteer opportunities, networking events, and a community of like-minded women supporting critically ill children year-round.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100+ families helped across 21 counties with 167+ unique illnesses
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHOC Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated hospital that refers families to Miracles for Kids for financial assistance and support services. Miracle Manor housing is located near CHOC Children's Hospital.
• Children's Hospital Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated hospital that began referring patients to Miracles for Kids in 2012 as part of SoCal expansion.
• UCLA Mattel Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital that refers families to Miracles for Kids for support services.
• UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital that refers patients to Miracles for Kids, including expansion to Sonoma County patients in treatment at UCSF Oakland.
• City of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partner that refers patients to Miracles for Kids.
• Rady Children's Hospital San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partner serving San Diego area.
• Phoenix Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partner extending reach beyond California.
• Loma Linda University Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partner.
• By the Bay HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partner.
• ExperianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• Latham & WatkinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids through pro bono legal services and sponsorships.
• Perricone FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime corporate partner, presenting sponsor of Miracles Golf Invitational.
• Javier'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner where employees chose Miracles for Kids as their organization's charity of choice.
• LA GOLFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• Malco MaintenanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• David AugustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• Manna KadarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and board member connected cosmetics company.
• Merge OpportunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner providing comprehensive full-service Employment Readiness Program for Miracles for Kids families.
• Futuro HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing entry-level courses in the medical field for Miracles for Kids family members seeking education and employment.
• Ingardia Bros. Produce Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduce company that donates fresh vegetables throughout the year to support families through Basket of Miracles program.
• Ashmore ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• Assa Abloy Opening SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Miracles for Kids.
• Soul Community PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel company partner, part of corporate partnership program.
• Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting Night of Miracles Gala annually, offers discounted hotel rates for gala guests.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides housing and support services to families with critically ill children near children's hospitals — the closest direct peer to Miracle Manor, with the same hospital-adjacent housing model serving pediatric families.
• Family Reach: National nonprofit providing financial assistance (bill pay, direct grants) to families facing a cancer diagnosis, mirroring Miracles for Kids' Lifeline Bill Pay program and target population of low-income critically-ill-children families.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Funds pediatric cancer research and provides financial support to families affected by childhood cancer; comparable mission (sick children + family support) and a large signature fundraising event-driven model.
• National Children's Cancer Society: Provides financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families — directly overlaps Miracles for Kids' bill-pay, counseling, and family-stability programs for pediatric illness.
• CancerCare: Provides financial assistance, counseling, and case management to cancer patients and families; closely matches the combination of bill pay, mental health services, and practical support that Miracles for Kids delivers.
• United Healthcare Children's Foundation: Provides medical grants to families with children who have medical needs not fully covered by insurance — directly comparable in mission and grant-based funding to under-resourced pediatric families.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Funds pediatric cancer research and provides family support resources; comparable target population, hospital relationships, and signature event-driven fundraising model to Miracles for Kids.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Largest and most established nonprofit serving critically ill children; broader brand and program scope (wish-granting vs. financial aid) but addresses the same family demographic and uses hospital-relationship-driven distribution.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Largest pediatric treatment-and-research institution, providing treatment, housing, and family services at no cost — broader scope than Miracles for Kids but addresses the same family demographic and relies on the same donor and event-driven funding base.

Emerging players

• Children's Cancer Research Fund: Funds research and family support programs for childhood cancer; overlaps in beneficiary demographic and hospital-based referral model, though its service mix is more research-oriented than direct family financial aid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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