Mercy & Sharing
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Carbondale, CO
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1323007
Organization Overview
Mercy & Sharing, operating under the name Haiti Children, is located in Carbondale, CO. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Haiti Children employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Haiti Children 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 12/2023, Haiti Children generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR ABANDONED, MALNOURISHED AND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN NORTHERN HAITI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORPHANAGES: MERCY & SHARING OWNS A WELL-SECURED, 17-ACRE CAMPUS WITH 35,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE, CAFETERIA, CHAPEL, AND STORAGE WAREHOUSE, THERAPY CENTER, DISABLED SCHOOL, LABORATORY AND OTHER ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. THE WILLIAMSON CAMPUS HOUSES 106 HEALTHY, DISABLED AND TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN MOST OF WHOM WERE ORIGINALLY ABANDONED AND LEFT TO DIE. MERCY & SHARING HAS DEVELOPED A SYSTEMIZED APPROACH TO MINISTERING TO THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE GOAL IS FOR EACH CHILD TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE WITHIN THEIR OWN LIMITS.
MEDICAL: MERCY & SHARING CARES FOR OVER 66 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED MEDICAL CARE, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.NUTRITION PROGRAMS: MERCY & SHARING OPERATES SEVEN DIFFERENT FEEDING PROGRAMS AT THEIR SCHOOLS, CLINIC, AND ORPHANAGES AND IN TWO SMALL VILLAGES IN THE CAP HAITIAN AREA OF NORTHERN HAITI. MERCY & SHARING COOKS AND SERVES 3,443 MEALS EVERY WEEK. EACH MEAL OFFERS A GRAIN, A PROTEIN (MEAT OR DRY FISH), AND ONE OR TWO VEGETABLES. CLEAN WATER IS ALWAYS PROVIDED. THE MEALS VARY IN NATURE BUT ALWAYS PROVIDE BALANCED NUTRITIONAL VALUE.
EDUCATION: MERCY & SHARING SCHOOLS (THE LEARNING ACADEMY) EMPLOY HAITIANS AS TEACHERS WHO CURRENTLY TEACH 297 STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE IN SCHOOL. THE CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE CURRICULUM ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI: SCIENCE, MATH, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, FRENCH, AND GRAMMAR. IN ADDITION, A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE CURRICULUM AIMS TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH AND HYGIENE AND CONCEPTS OF INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY AND PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY. AS PART OF THE CHILDRENS' DAILY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, MERCY & SHARING PROVIDES ALL STUDENTS WITH A HOT NUTRITIOUS MEAL AND CLEAN WATER FIVE DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND. ALL STUDENTS ARE ALSO PART OF A VACCINATION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAITIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Krabacher Co-Founder & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
B Joseph Krabacher Co-Founder, Secretary & Tr | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Jeffrey Leck Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ray Ginther Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Fitzgerald Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Fitzgerald Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,387,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,387,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,608 |
| 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 | $1,394,463 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $273,694 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,681 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,339 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,601 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,423 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,323 |
| Office expenses | $30,430 |
| Information technology | $31,694 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,048 |
| Travel | $44,399 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,918 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $11,694 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,012,504 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,176 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $744,964 |
| 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 | $65,003 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $520 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,340,034 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,248,697 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,120 |
| 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 | $23,120 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,225,577 |
| 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 | $2,248,697 |