Mercy Center Inc
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $2.1m
- Employees
- 67
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-3865634
Organization Overview
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 06/2021, Mercy Center Inc employed 67 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 06/2021, Mercy Center Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH BRONX TO LIBERATE THEMSELVES FROM ECONOMIC POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADULT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/IMMIGRANT SERVICES - THESE PROGRAMS ACHIEVED STRONG RESULTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. WE ENROLLED 1,442 ESOL STUDENTS, 1,261 COMPLETED ONE, TWO OR THREE CYCLES, AND 95% 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. 112 STUDENTS COMPLETED ONE, TWO,OR THREE CYCLES OF OUR HSE TEST PREPARATION/ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL CLASSES IN FY21 WERE OFFERED ONLINE. IN FY21, OUR IMMIGRANT SERVICES PROGRAM SUBMITTED A TOTAL OF 98 CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, 62 DACA APPLICATIONS AND39 GREEN CARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS, WHICH MET OR EXCEEDED OUR YEARLY CONTRACT GOALS. IN ADDITION, 74 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. 72 STUDENTS COMPLETED OUR CITIZENSHIP CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS PREPARING TO TAKE THE CITIZENSHIP EXAM.
FAMILIA ADELANTE (FAMILY FORWARD)/ FAMILY SKILLS/ SOCIAL SERVICES I A GROUP OF PROGRAMS THAT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS. IN FY21, 164 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED AND 123 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. FY21, WE COMPLETED THE FOURTH 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 FY21,WE ENGAGED 270 FAMILIES IN FAMILIA ADELANTE ACTIVITIES. 86 FAMILIES WERE ENGAGED 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 247 CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR 149 INDIVIDUALS. THE TOP THREE ISSUES (BY NUMBER OF VISITS) ADDRESSED IN FY21 WERE HOUSING/NYCHA, FOOD STAMPS, AND IMMIGRATION.
THE YOUTH PROGRAMS UNIT OFFERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN FY21, MERCY CENTER PROVIDED 98 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 4,347 OFF THE STREET ACTIVITY HOURS IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL, 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. DURING FY21, YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATED ON A HYBRID MODEL OF BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SERVICES BECAUSE OF THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE STEM PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED TO ONLINE CODING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen J Stritch III Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $153,238 |
Paula M Sarro Associate Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $112,420 |
Linda Simmons Director Of Finance And Ops | Officer | 40 | $103,435 |
Sean Davey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryne Lyons Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen S Coats Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $253,002 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,595,481 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,421,486 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,735 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,269,969 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,201 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $127,437 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$132 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,436,998 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $397,629 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,981 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,752,108 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $123,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,183 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,449 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,975 |
| Fees for services: Other | $357,939 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,702 |
| Office expenses | $165,797 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $216,759 |
| Travel | $55,130 |
| 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 | $135,843 |
| Insurance | $27,056 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,434,711 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $800,732 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $406,539 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $312,108 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $103,748 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,249,842 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,158,881 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,051,580 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $54,167 |
| Total assets | $6,137,597 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $236,687 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,551 |
| 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 | $793,257 |
| Other liabilities | $178,998 |
| Total liabilities | $1,211,493 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,276,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,649,105 |
| 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 | $6,137,597 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Mercy Center Inc has recieved totaling $809,580.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pascale Sykes Foundation Incorporated Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: FAMILIA ADELANTE/FAMILY | $350,000 |
William J & Dorothy K Oneill Foundation Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: FAMILIA ADELANTE/FAMILY FORWARD | $125,000 |
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $50,000 |
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING | $50,000 |
Tacombi Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Food assistance | $33,977 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,858 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $758,660 |
| Earnings | $227,052 |
| Ending Balance | $985,712 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Edith And Carl Marks Jewish Community House Of Bensonhurst Inc Brooklyn, NY | $17,259,322 | $10,181,997 |
Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc Springfield, MA | $15,393,582 | $6,006,732 |
Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center Inc Bronx, NY | $20,931,089 | $6,817,607 |
Jewish Community Center Of Atlantic County Margate, NJ | $9,439,064 | $6,677,274 |
Italian Center Of Stamford Inc Stamford, CT | $7,452,060 | $3,304,149 |
Raymond And Mirim Klein Jcc Philadelphia, PA | $5,761,678 | $5,591,664 |
Hale Education Inc Westwood, MA | $13,658,620 | $6,417,685 |
Community Center Of Northern Westchester Inc Katonah, NY | $3,328,800 | $5,498,991 |
Albany Jewish Community Center Albany, NY | $6,414,404 | $4,335,273 |
Mercy Center Inc Bronx, NY | $6,137,597 | $3,436,998 |
Kaiserman Jewish Community Ctr Haverford, PA | $3,173,049 | $4,057,949 |
Berkshire South Regional Community Great Barrington, MA | $6,361,142 | $3,407,835 |