Mercys Gate
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 09/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1093341
Organization Overview
Mercys Gate is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mercys Gate employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercys Gate 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 12/2021, Mercys Gate generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN EL PASO COUNTY BY HELPING WITH THEIR EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. FOOD, RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL, CLOTHING, AND OTHER FORMS OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO THE NEEDY IN EL PASO COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, MERCY'S GATE PROVIDED FOOD PANTRY VISITS TO 4,323 HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 15,030 PEOPLE. THIS SERVICE IS VALUED AT $233K. RENTAL/ MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE OF $328K WAS PROVIDED TO 404 HOUSEHOLDS (421 OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE), HELPING THEM AVOID EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES' PROJECT COPE AND ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO, WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THOSE FACING DISCONNECTION OF THEIR UTILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS HELPED 445 HOUSEHOLDS (1287 INDIVIDUALS), MAINTAIN HEAT, LIGHT, COOKING CAPABILITIES AND WATER WITH A COMBINED VALUE OF $243K. ADDITIONALLY, MERCY'S GATE PROVIDED DIRECT UTILITIES ASSISTANCE FOR 71 HOUSEHOLDS TOTALING $42K. OTHER ASSISTANCE INCLUDED A MEDICAL PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDED 408 HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, MEDICATIONS, VISION EXAMS AND EYEGLASSES VALUED AT $35K, PREPARATION OF 643 TAX RETURNS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE VITA PROGRAM WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $193K. CLOTHING VOUCHERS FOR 546 HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING 1733 PEOPLE, WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $16K; BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES VALUED AT $13K; THANKSGIVING BASKETS FOR 715 FAMILIES ($25K); TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR 838 HOUSEHOLDS ($11K); ADDITIONALLY, MORE THAN 150 HOT MEALS WERE SERVED TO OUR NEIGHBORS WHILE THEY VISITED MERCY'S GATE, SEEKING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE SUCH AS BIRTHDAY GIFTS, EMOTIONAL CARE AND SUPPORT, AND DIRECT STAFF SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS AND PEOPLE IN NEED. VOLUNTEERS, WHOSE TIME DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECORDING IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, DONATED OVER 7,000 HOURS OF TIME VALUED AT MORE THAN $220K. THE ORGANIZATION'S VALUE OF DONATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND DONATED RENT ARE INCLUDED IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BUT ARE INELIGIBLE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE FORM 990. ANNUAL REPORTS WITH MORE INFORMATION ARE POSTED AT MECYSGATECS.ORG
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Dilger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,493 |
Doug Dirksen Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Fleming Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Serio Board Treasurer/board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Kolakowski Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $244,744 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,516,334 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $554,735 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,761,078 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $647 |
| 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 | $1,761,725 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $983,825 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,578 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,747 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $170,148 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,963 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,287 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,078 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,181 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,000 |
| 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 | $19,495 |
| Insurance | $8,415 |
| All other expenses | $50,625 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,496,899 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,155 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $938,739 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $42,000 |
| 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 | $16,189 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,037 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,626 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,000 |
| Total assets | $1,300,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,166 |
| 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 | $25,166 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,115,996 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $159,584 |
| 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 | $1,300,746 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Mercys Gate has recieved totaling $82,045.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | | $26,000 |
Energy Outreach Colorado Denver, CO PURPOSE: ENERGY ASSISTANCE | $19,641 |
Christian Community Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: HOUSING SUPPORT,GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,600 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,113 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $6,450 |
Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Catholic Charities Of Northeast Kansas Inc Overland Park, KS | $7,644,669 | $19,984,016 |
United Community Action Program Inc Pawnee, OK | $10,772,761 | $18,838,270 |
Community Action Agency Of Ok City & Ok Canadian Counties Inc Okc, OK | $7,076,135 | $17,912,554 |
Big Five Community Services Inc Durant, OK | $12,347,730 | $17,649,703 |
Psa Behavioral Health Agency Phoenix, AZ | $11,491,382 | $16,032,932 |
Lutheran Social Service Of Colorado Denver, CO | $5,962,454 | $15,365,278 |
Community Action Partnership Of Western Nebraska Gering, NE | $9,588,655 | $16,478,240 |
Springs Rescue Mission Colorado Springs, CO | $31,987,064 | $16,020,528 |
Blue Valley Community Action Inc Fairbury, NE | $9,711,299 | $13,458,848 |
Community Action Resource & Development Inc Claremore, OK | $9,458,062 | $13,145,718 |
Help-New Mexico Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,897,481 | $13,740,956 |
Friends Of Switchpoint Inc St George, UT | $11,977,963 | $16,354,391 |