Mercy Education Project
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $981.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 38-3209556
Organization Overview
Mercy Education Project is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mercy Education Project employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy Education Project 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 06/2023, Mercy Education Project generated $981.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MERCY EDUCATION PROJECT IS A FEMALE-CENTRIC SPACE DEDICATED TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND STABILITY, WHERE QUALITY EDUCATION, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT ARE THE VEHICLES FOR THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS. MEP BELIEVES EVERY WOMAN AND GIRL HAS THE RIGHT TO BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BE EDUCATED NO MATTER THEIR BACKGROUNDS, BELIEFS, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIRLS' PROGRAM- MERCY EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDED REMEDIAL, CURRICULUM-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING IN READING AND MATH, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMMING (CCR), GET-IT TECHNOLOGY CLUB, LEGO LEAGUE AND THE EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER CAMP TO 97 GIRLS IN GRADES TWO THROUGH TWELVE FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN SW DETROIT. 75% OF YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATED IN AND COMPLETED THE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM YEAR SHOWED ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 2,880 HOURS OF SERVICE IN GIRLS' PROGRAM TUTORING AND ACTIVITIES. 100% OF YOUTH COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF COLLEGE AND CAREER OPTIONS AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO PURSUE THEM. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE 12TH GRADERS IN THE CCR PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND WERE ACCEPTED INTO ONE OR MORE COLLEGES.
WOMEN'S PROGRAM- MERCY EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDED ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, GED PREPARATION, EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, AND WORKFORCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO 140 WOMEN. 5 VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS AND TUTORS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 900 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER GROUP INSTRUCTION AND/OR ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING OF ADULT STUDENTS. 12 WOMEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR GED. 50% OF OUR WOMEN TRANSITIONED TO COLLEGE, JOB TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL TARGET OUTCOME MEASURE OF 42%. MEP WOMEN EXCEEDED BY 11% THE STATE'S PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN NRS LEVEL 3 (50% V. 39%) AND CAME WITHIN 0.11% (38.89% V. 39%) OF MEETING THE STATE'S PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN NRS LEVELS 1 & 2.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Spivey President And Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Doug Bohrer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Antoinette Hubbard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mary Ellen Howard Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mayra Bravo Campos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ryan Weldon Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $192,001 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $278,332 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $446,087 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,307 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $916,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,836 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,640 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $981,616 |
| 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. | $105,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $506,808 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,394 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,765 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,635 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,369 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,860 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,286 |
| Office expenses | $7,503 |
| Information technology | $26,518 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,596 |
| Travel | $3,743 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $40 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,982 |
| Insurance | $7,394 |
| All other expenses | $8,840 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,043,137 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,379 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,174 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $71,181 |
| 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 | $14,918 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,767 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,722,974 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $374,483 |
| Total assets | $2,363,876 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,823 |
| 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 | $374,483 |
| Total liabilities | $458,306 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,255,886 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $649,684 |
| 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 | $2,363,876 |