Merrick Community Services

Organization Overview

Merrick Community Services is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Merrick Community Services employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merrick Community Services 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, Merrick Community Services generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE LIFE TRANSITIONS, FIND HEALTH AND STABILITY, AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES MERRICK'S CAREER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO ENABLE EAST SIDE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. MERRICK'S CAREER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES UN- AND UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH ACCESS TO SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORTS. MERRICK IS A LEADER (AND FISCAL SPONSOR) FOR THE EAST SIDE EMPLOYMENT XCHANGE AS WELL, A COLLABORATIVE OF A DOZEN PARTNERS SERVING EAST SIDE COMMUNITIES WITH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO AREA EMPLOYERS. IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 2021, MERRICK'S EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES REACHED CLOSE TO 230 ADULTS. CLOSE TO 2500 YOUTH WERE REACHED THROUGH SEASONAL EFFORTS: BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION & SUMMER CAREER EXPLORATION WITH BUSINESS PARTNERS.


FAMILY SERVICES MERRICK'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILIES. THESE INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUPS SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PARENTING SUPPORT, EVENTS SUCH AS BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK AND SUPPLIES GIVEAWAYS, AND INTRA-AGENCY AND EXTERNAL REFERRALS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES MERRICK'S LEADERSHIP IN THE SUBURBAN RAMSEY FAMILY COLLABORATIVE. MERRICK PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS TO OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS FROM JULY 2020 TO JUNE 2021.


FOOD SHELVES MERRICK PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES THROUGH FOOD SHELVES LOCATED AT 1669 ARCADE STREET AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOODLAND HILLS CHURCH AND JOHN GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON NUTRITION, FOOD SHELVES OFFER FRESH PRODUCE, AS WELL AS LOW-SODIUM, NONCANNED, AND NON-BOXED CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC FOOD THAT CAN BE PREPARED AT HOME. TYPICALLY, WE REACH ABOUT 200 FAMILIES A WEEK WHO SHOP WITH US; AND HAVE CONTINUED OUR "CURBSIDE PICK-UP" THROUGH THE COVID PANDEMIC. IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 2021, WE PROVIDED OVER 1.5M POUNDS OF FOOD TO JUST OVER 8,000 HOUSEHOLDS.


SENIOR SERVICES MERRICK OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAMS IN RAMSEY COUNTY, DELIVERING NUTRITIOUS FOOD DAILY TO ELDERLY AND/OR HOME-BOUND RESIDENTS IN THE EAST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL AND IN SURROUNDING SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM DELIVERED CLOSE TO 29,600 HOT MEALS TO SENIORS FROM JULY 2020 TO JUNE 2021. MERRICK ALSO PROVIDES SEASONAL CLEANUP CREWS TO HELP SENIORS WITH YARDWORK AND LIGHT MAINTENANCE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CONTINUED INDEPENDENT LIVING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daniel A Rodriguez
Executive Di
$100,293
Smith Meuangsaksith
Finance Dire
$41,854
Stephanie Kilian
Finance Dire
$34,897
James Dixon
Finance Dire
$18,596
Ruth Anderson
Chair
$0
Jessica Bierwerth
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,033,469
Investment income $1,880
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,309
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,165,281

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Merrick Community Services has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Raleigh Foundation

Lake Elmo, MN

PURPOSE: SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITION FROM POVERTY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

$500
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