Mercy Center Inc is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (N31) the organization is classified as: Community Recreational Centers, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Mercy Center Inc employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Mercy Center Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH BRONX TO LIBERATE THEMSELVES FROM ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADULT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/IMMIGRANT SERVICES - THESE PROGRAMS ACHIEVED STRONG RESULTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022. WE ENROLLED 1,380 ESOL STUDENTS, 1,239 COMPLETED ONE, TWO OR THREE CYCLES, AND 98% WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT LEVEL. ALSO, WE CONTINUED TO OFFER TWO CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING CLASSES FOR HOSPITALITY WORKERS AND ONE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS. WE CONTINUED TO INTEGRATE AN ONLINE LEARNING COMPONENT INTO EVERY ESOL AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) CLASS. 98 STUDENTS COMPLETED ONE, TWO, OR THREE CYCLES OF OUR HSE TEST PREPARATION/ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES. IN FY22, OUR IMMIGRANT SERVICES PROGRAM SUBMITTED A TOTAL OF 62 CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, 31 DACA APPLICATIONS AND30 GREEN CARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, 80 INDIVIDUALS WERE ABLE TO CONSULT WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY ABOUT A VARIETY OF LEGAL ISSUES. IMMIGRATION SERVICES STAFF ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO PARTICIPANTS ABOUT CHANGES IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION POLICIES. 95 STUDENTS COMPLETED OUR CITIZENSHIP CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS PREPARING TO TAKE THE CITIZENSHIP EXAM, AND 30 REPORTED PASSING THE EXAM DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
FAMILIA ADELANTE (FAMILY FORWARD)/ FAMILY SKILLS/ SOCIAL SERVICES IS A GROUP OF PROGRAMS THAT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING ANDTO HELP PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS. IN FY22, 240 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED AND 163 COMPLETED ONE OR MORE OF OUR PARENTING SKILLS CLASSES/ACTIVITIES: PARENTING (ENGLISH), PARENTING (SPANISH), ABRIENDO PUERTAS (FOR LATINO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN), ANGER MANAGEMENT (SPANISH) AND MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP. FY22, WE COMPLETED THE FIFTH FULL YEAR OF OUR COLLABORATIVE 'WHOLEFAMILY APPROACH' PROJECT, FAMILIA ADELANTE (FAMILY FORWARD), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIVER CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, QUALITAS OF LIFE FOUNDATION, AND MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONER TANYA VALLE. DURING FY22, WE ENGAGED 180 FAMILIES IN FAMILIA ADELANTE ACTIVITIES. 103 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE 6 FAMILIES MAINTAINED THEIR PROGRAM STATUS. OUR SOCIAL SERVICES UNIT PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS FOR PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN OTHER MERCY CENTER PROGRAMS. THE UNIT PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 412 CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR 207 INDIVIDUALS. THE TOP THREE ISSUES (BY NUMBER OF VISITS) ADDRESSED IN FY22 WERE HOUSING/NYCHA, FOOD STAMPS, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS.
THE YOUTH PROGRAMS UNIT OFFERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN FY22, MERCY CENTER PROVIDED OVER 100 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 13,815 OFF THE STREET ACTIVITY HOURS IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL, SATURDAY READING, HOUSE OF THE ROSES DANCE PROGRAM, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. WE CONTINUED OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL STEM/ROBOTICS PROJECT AS PART OF OUR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. 98% OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE IN JUNE 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen J Stritch III Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $155,118 |
Paul M Sarro Assoc. Ex. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $111,924 |
Linda Simmons Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $100,486 |
Sean Adcroft Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Beranbaum Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Brinkmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,145,910 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,368,469 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,556 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,514,379 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $37,496 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,891 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $269,857 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,893,951 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $412,605 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,384 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,951,225 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $351,220 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,764 |
Fees for services: Other | $465,275 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,702 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $237,364 |
Travel | $43,257 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $138,677 |
Insurance | $30,514 |
All other expenses | $28,711 |
Total functional expenses | $3,849,609 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,981 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $309,850 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,181,890 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,793 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $94,896 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,138,164 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $461,909 |
Investments—other securities | $1,744,577 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $54,168 |
Total assets | $5,242,228 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,124 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $381,577 |
Other liabilities | $146,572 |
Total liabilities | $667,273 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,313,744 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,261,211 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,242,228 |