Merritt Event Center is located in Priest River, ID. According to its NTEE Classification (N31) the organization is classified as: Community Recreational Centers, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merritt Event Center 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, Merritt Event Center generated $117.7k in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRIEST RIVER EVENT CENTER WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT BY WILBUR AND CAROLEE MERRITT TO BE AN AFFORDABLE EVENT AND MEETING RESOURCE FOR THE PRIEST RIVER COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA. THE EVENT CENTER HAS BEEN HOST TO WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, CITY LEADERSHIP, CHAMBER MEETINGS; ALONG WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS CORPORATE PARTIES, AND AREA SCHOOL DANCES. THE MERRITT AND JANHSEN FAMILIES WISH TO CONTINUE THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE EVENT CENTER AS A NON PROFIT WITH THE SAME OUTREACH AND RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY AS IT HAS IN THE PAST. BECOMING A NON-PROFIT WILL ALLOW FOR OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO DONATE TO THE EVENT CENTER; FURTHER INSURING IT REMAINS A VALUABLE AND AFFORDABLE RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MERRIT EVENT CENTER PROVIDES SPACE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES, FUNERALS, SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS, FISH & WILDLIFE, AND OTHER VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AT MINIMAL COST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wilbur Merritt President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Holly Janhsen Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jill Linton Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $50,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $67,745 |
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 | $117,745 |
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 | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,074 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $7,850 |
All other expenses | $5,761 |
Total functional expenses | $105,505 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,240 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,938,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,950,240 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,950,240 |
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 | $3,950,240 |