Merci is located in Monterey Park, CA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Merci employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merci 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 08/2023, Merci generated $2.3m 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 (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 08/2023. 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
PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION IN LIFE SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ERNIE'S PLACE AND JOHN AND MARY'S PLACE ARE GROUP HOMES THAT PROVIDES 24 HOUR CARE FOR UP TO 12 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE STAFF AT EACH HOME ENSURE THAT EVERY RESIDENT'S NEEDS ARE MET AS WELL AS WORKING INDIVIDUALLY WITH THEM TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THE RESIDENTS TAKE FREQUENT TRIPS INTO THE COMMUNITY AND BENEFIT FROM NUMEROUS LESSONS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING.
ADULT DEVEOPMENT CENTER AND DAY TRAINING AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM: TEACHES INDEPENDENT LIVING/SOCIALIZATION SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES. CLIENTS ARE TAKEN ON OUTINGS INTO THE COMMUNITY TO BECOME ACCLIMATED TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS.EXTENDED SERVICES PROGRAM: SUPPLEMENTAL HOURS FOR CLIENTS NEEDING EARLY MORNING/LATE AFTERNOON CARE. MOBILE DAY PROGRAM: MERCI STAFF TRAVEL TO THE HOMES OF MEDICALLY FRAGILE LIVING SKILLS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. SERVES CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE EAST LOS ANGELES AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jillian Van Leuven Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $135,722 |
Rene Araiza Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Pao-Johnson Executive Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobbie Bruesch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina M Cisneros Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
April Dominguez President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $64,431 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,431 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,218,472 |
Investment income | $59,493 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,333 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,331,275 |
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. | $135,722 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,024 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,528,630 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $54,664 |
Payroll taxes | $122,146 |
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 | $59,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $85,472 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,749 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,077 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $74,609 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $117,043 |
Insurance | $144,760 |
All other expenses | $43,395 |
Total functional expenses | $7,574,777 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,802,443 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $780 |
Accounts receivable, net | $225,997 |
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 | $7,365 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,308,659 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $269 |
Total assets | $8,345,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,809 |
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 | $153,254 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $7,732,181 |
Total liabilities | $7,921,244 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $417,302 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,967 |
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 | $8,345,513 |