Mercaz-The Movement To Reaffirm Conservative Zionism Inc, operating under the name Mercaz Usa, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Mercaz USA employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercaz USA 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, Mercaz USA generated $164.5k 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 (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
MERCAZ AIMS TO FURTHER THE PRINCIPLES OF THE JERUSALEM PROGRAM TO AFFIRM THE GOALS OF ZIONISM AND PROVIDE A VEHICLE THOUGH WHICH CONSEVATIVE JEWS CAN EXPRESS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MERCAZ AIMS TO FURTHER THE PRINCIPLES OF THE JERUSALEM PROGRAM TO AFFIRM THE GOALS OF ZIONISM AND PROVIDE A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH CONSERVATIVE JEWS CAN EXPRESS THEIR COMMITTMENT TO ZIONISM DUE TO COVID THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED MANY MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ON ZOOM, INCLUDING A GREAT PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
COSTS OF RUNNING ORGANIZATION INCLUDES SALARY AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF $71,911. COST OF BELONGING TO ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO OUR MISSION $19,000 NEWSLETTER AND SOCIAL MEDIA $11,925 OTHER PROGRAM COSTS $16,980
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarrae Crane Exec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,000 |
Richard Helfand President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rabbi E Hammerman Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Skolnik Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Steckler Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ira Bartfield Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $133,958 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,528 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,486 |
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 | $164,486 |
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. | $84,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,930 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,300 |
Other employee benefits | $5,549 |
Payroll taxes | $7,189 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,875 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,248 |
Information technology | $5,885 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,451 |
Travel | $2,175 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,000 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,068 |
Insurance | $5,280 |
All other expenses | $19,958 |
Total functional expenses | $186,970 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,644 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $3,343 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $516 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,033 |
Other assets | $1,750 |
Total assets | $107,286 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,706 |
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 | $11,763 |
Total liabilities | $14,469 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,817 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $107,286 |
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