Tiny Miracles Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DEDICATED TO HELPING FAMILIES OF PREMATURE INFANTS IN FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES, CONNECTICUT BY PROVIDING SUPPORT.
- Income
- $716,940
- Spending
- $699,296
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 10.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $147,500, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 34% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $220,835 spent. OPERATE A NETWORK OF LOCAL PARENT MENTORS WHO THEMSELVES HAVE ENDURED THE PREMATURE BIRTH OF A CHILD TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THIS INCLUDES ESTABLISHING PARENT RESOURCE ROOMS IN THE LOCAL HOSPITALS TO COMFORT PARENTS AND PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SIBLING SUPPORT AND TOYS, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND THE ABILITY TO MEET WITH WEEKLY PARENT MENTORS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE AFTER THE NICU EVENTS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS, A PARENT HOTLINE, PARENT MATCHING PROGRAM, HOSPITAL SUPPORT GROUPS, A SUPPORT WEBSITE, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT REFERRALS, SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER AND A MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER SERIES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
- $136,744 spent. TTMF'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS QUALYFYING FAMILIES IN NEED AT BRIDGEPORT, DANBURY, NORWALK, AND STAMFORD HOSPITALS AND ST. VINCENTS MEDICAL CENTER AND YALE NEW HAVEN. IT IS INTENDED TO DEFRAY NON-MEDICAL COSTS THAT ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION OF A PREMATURE BABY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF INCOME AS A RESULT OF A DIFFICULT PREGNANCY AND PREMATURE BIRTH.
- $84,259 spent. TTMF PROVIDES TINY TREASURES WELCOME BAGS OF SUPPLIES FOR WHEN YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE FIRST ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL, AND HOME CARE STARTER KITS OF PREEMIE-SIZED SUPPLIES FOR THE HAPPY DAY THAT YOU GET TO BRING YOUR BABY OR BABIES HOME. THESE BAGS ARE SUPPLIED TO ALL PARENTS OF PREMATURE BABIES IN BRIDGEPORT, DANBURY, NORWALK, AND STAMFORD HOSPITALS AND ST. VINCENTS MEDICAL CENTER AND YALE NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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