Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Incorporated is located in Bridgeport, CT. The organization was established in 1988. As of 06/2022, Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Incorporated employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Incorporated 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 Learning Center Of Bridgeport Incorporated generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 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:
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THE CENTER EDUCATES LOW INCOME,UNDEREDUCATED WOMEN FROM PRE-LITERACY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE. PREPARATION FOR THE GED AND THE NEDP HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCIES ARE PROVIDED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TUTORING PROGRAM - MERCY LEARNING CENTER'S PART-TIME TUTORING PROGRAM SERVES THE MAJORITY OF THE ADULT LEARNERS ENROLLED AT THE CENTER. THE FLEXIBILITY OF PART-TIME ATTENDANCE ALLOWS WORKING WOMEN AND THOSE WITH OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OR LIMITATIONS THE ABILITY TO PURSUE THEIR GOALS OF FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION. ALL OF THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MERCY LEARNING CENTER ARE AIMED AT INCREASING WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONING LEVELS SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE AND THE COMMUNITY. STUDENTS WHO ENTER THIS PROGRAM RANGE FROM THE NON-READER TO THOSE PREPARING FOR A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. IN 2021-2022, 380 WOMEN WHO HAILED FROM 36 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM, 98% OF WHOM WERE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THESE STUDENTS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION ON A ONE-ON-ONE BASIS OR IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING.
INTENSIVE STUDY PROGRAM - MERCY LEARNING CENTER'S FULL-TIME ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, CALLED THE INTENSIVE STUDY PROGRAM, OFFERS CLASSROOM-BASED INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) LEVELS I, II, III, AND GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) PREPARATION CLASSES. LED BY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS, THE CLASSES ARE KEPT TO A MAXIMUM OF 20-25 STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE FIVE HOURS DAILY (M-F) OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN SUBJECT AREAS THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGE, ARTS, SCIENCE, MATH, COMPUTER, AND WRITING. PERIODIC ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS/GUEST SPEAKERS OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND ENHANCE THEIR TALENTS. MERCY LEARNING CENTER IS OPEN YEAR ROUND, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JULY. THE FULL-TIME INTENSIVE STUDY PROGRAM OPERATES FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE, IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE CONFLICTS FOR MOTHERS WHO HAVE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR, 124 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM AND 23 RECEIVED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS.
MLC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A STATE OF CONNECTICUT LICENSED SERVICE THAT ELIMINATES BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE IT FROM A FORMAL PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE. WHILE THE MOTHERSSTRIVE TO REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN MERCY LEARNING CENTER'S ADULT LITERACY AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, THEIR CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR AND INTRODUCED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING IN THE CENTER'S ON-SITE INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS. THE CENTER AND ITS EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE PROGRAM ARE OPEN WEEKDAYS FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IN JULY. IN 2021-2022, MERCY LEARNING CENTER SERVED 76 CHILDREN WHO RANGED IN AGE FROM THREE MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jane E Ferreira President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $183,037 |
Jeanette Lizondro Director Of Operations | 40 | $111,377 | |
Hayes Clark Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Roseanna Coleman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Allott Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tammy Barry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $160,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,934,440 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $416,372 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,094,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $138,839 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $247 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,233,526 |
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. | $437,363 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,111 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,556 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,366,649 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $150,850 |
Payroll taxes | $115,301 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,580 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,016 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,280 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $79,314 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,937 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,002 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $113,203 |
Insurance | $40,771 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,793,733 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $551,304 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,616,164 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,270,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,627,055 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,275,522 |
Investments—other securities | $32,592 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $26,093 |
Total assets | $11,401,730 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,124 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,124 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,982,181 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,408,425 |
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 | $11,401,730 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Incorporated has recieved totaling $25,626.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Inner-City Foundation For Charity & Education Inc Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $23,626 |
Andrew And Barbara Bangser Charitable Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Beg. Balance | $5,980,042 |
Earnings | -$1,002,470 |
Net Contributions | $1,307,950 |
Ending Balance | $6,285,522 |
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