Give Merit Inc is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Give Merit Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Give Merit 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, Give Merit Inc generated $267.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $319.3k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT, MENTORSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FATE PROGRAM WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 75 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADERS), 22 ALUMNI, AND OVER 70 MENTORS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AND WORKING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. EACH HIGH SCHOOL GRADE WORKED TOWARD A CAPSTONE PROJECT OFFERING SKILLS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS, DESIGN THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING.
THE FATE PROGRAM WORKED WITH APPROXIMATLEY 150 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS PLUS OVER 90 MENTORS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AN WORKING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. EACH HIGH SCHOOL GRADE WORKED TOWARD A CAPSTONE PROJECT OFFERING SKILLS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS, DESIGN THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING.V ALUMNI STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND IN-PERSON SUMMITS TO EXTEND THIER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kuhu Saha Secretaryexecutive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Mike Martin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kori Valentine Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Erika Swilley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Hamburger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jershia Hawk Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $267,195 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $267,195 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $42,500 |
Other salaries and wages | $179,618 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,200 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,816 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,173 |
Office expenses | $1,964 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,000 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $4,620 |
Insurance | $1,607 |
All other expenses | $19,367 |
Total functional expenses | $319,272 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $800,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,000 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $440,545 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,392 |
Total assets | $1,265,994 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,057 |
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 | $53,760 |
Other liabilities | $20,622 |
Total liabilities | $113,439 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,053,141 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,414 |
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 | $1,265,994 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Give Merit Inc has recieved totaling $466,380.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: FATE PERSISTS | $125,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $120,696 |
Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. | $111,150 |
Toni A Wisne Foundation Novi, MI PURPOSE: USE CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS | $25,000 |
Matthew And Karen Cullen Family Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR A LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING, COMMUNITY SERVICE & COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM FOR DETROIT YOUTH | $25,000 |
Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR FATE ALUMNI | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Bridgeway Services Inc Southgate, MI | $7,192,114 | $10,954,718 |
Tomorrows Children Inc Waupaca, WI | $2,261,375 | $3,285,305 |
Wai-Iam Inc Lansing, MI | $1,302,963 | $1,221,678 |
Michigan Council On Crime And Delinquency Ann Arbor, MI | $682,044 | $1,141,231 |
Northern Michigan Mobile Child Advocacy Center Harrison, MI | $750,005 | $909,660 |
Midland Kids First Midland, MI | $717,519 | $336,917 |
Wellspring Detroit, MI | $984,872 | $684,776 |
Operation Dream Inc Milwaukee, WI | $701,775 | $786,244 |
Bay Sail Bay City, MI | $394,564 | $402,077 |
Bridge Ministry Center Zeeland, MI | $610,708 | $432,667 |
Girls On The Run Michiana Granger, IN | $420,345 | $445,594 |
Give Merit Inc Detroit, MI | $1,265,994 | $267,195 |