Nonprofit · EIN 84-1093341
MERCYS GATE
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,541,708 | $1,474,738 | $66,970 | $1,756,040 | $237,432 | $1,518,608 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,501,316 | $1,372,652 | $128,664 | $1,528,218 | $76,580 | $1,451,638 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,675,244 | $1,631,100 | $44,144 | $1,445,121 | $122,147 | $1,322,974 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,500,794
- Program service revenue
- $24,435
- Investment income
- $16,479
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $767,858
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $219,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $152,964
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $407,980
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,011
- Occupancy
- $67,176
- Depreciation
- $8,969
- Program services (functional)
- $1,171,674
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,422
- Fundraising (functional)
- $159,642
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,528,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,756,040
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $237,432
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,518,608
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,426,621
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $91,987
- Gross receipts
- $1,541,708
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dilger | Exec Director (Thru 5/30/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $99,500 | $34,926 |
| John Serio | Exec Director (as of 6/1/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $45,610 | $38,561 |
| Jerry Reinsma | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Baird | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie white | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacy Mautz | Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Hagerman | Member (Term Start 10/23/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Waddell | Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON DILGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $99,372 | $59,863 |
| JERRY REINSMA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EJ NUSBAUM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACY MAUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON DILGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,089 | $60,132 |
| JERRY REINSMA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE WHITE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACY MAUTZ | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EJ NUSBAUM | BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4360 MONTEBELLO DR STE 300, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918-7216
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- John Serio, 4360 Montebello Dr 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Signed the 990
- John Serio, Executive Director
- Phone
- (719) 277-7470
- Website
- mercysgatecs.org
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ Advisors LLC
Mission
For people in crisis, we offer relief, the hope of the Gospel, and a vision for restoration.
Program accomplishments
- Mercy's Gate serves anyone living in EL Paso County who's facing a financial or life crisis. We offer short-term relief to stabilize their circumstances. Our services are practical housing assistance, utilities assistance, food, etc. A neighbor meets one-on-one with a volunteer advocate, who can give them a full range of services. This assistance often opens a door to share the gospel of Jesus and gives neighbors a hope and vision for a restored future.(Continued on Schedule O)Mercy's Gate Mission: For people in crisis, we offer relief, the hope of the gospel, and vision for restoration. In 2025 we fulfilled this mission, serving 17,940 people and providing 41,722 points of service to our Neighbors in El Paso County.Mercy's Gate Services:I. Financial Assistance - 2,748 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Housing Assistance: Mercy's Gate provides help with rent or mortgage one time per year.b. Utility Assistance: Mercy's Gate administers the Utility Company grant to pay the neghbors utility bill one time per year. 2. Food Pantry - 16,803 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Food Pantry: Mercy's Gate provides a three day supply of food for the household. Open 5 days, weekly.3. Vouchers - 7,045 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Medical: Mercy's Gate provides vouchers to help with Medical Expenses, Medical Needs and Vision Assistance.b. Clothing and Household: Mercy's Gate provides ARC or Goodwill Vouchers. c. Transportation: Mercy's Gate provides Bus Tokens and Gas Vouchers. 4. Compassion Services - 4,267 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Prayer and Counselingb. Hope of the Gospel c. Community Referrals to meet Neighbors' needs5. Seasonal Services - 10,859 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistanceb. Backpack Bash: Facilitate new backpacks & resource distribution to students from local school districtsc. Thanksgiving Baskets: Facilitate Thanksgiving meal distribution to families in need through local churchesExpenses $1,171,674 · grants $767,858 · revenue $24,435
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1093341
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,756,040
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,541,708
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,541,708 | $1,474,738 | $1,756,040 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,501,316 | $1,372,652 | $1,528,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,675,244 | $1,631,100 | $1,445,121 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,617,218 | $1,613,967 | $1,444,345 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1093341).
Questions about MERCYS GATE
- What is the EIN of MERCYS GATE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCYS GATE is 84-1093341.
- Is MERCYS GATE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to MERCYS GATE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCYS GATE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MERCYS GATE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCYS GATE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCYS GATE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John Serio.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCYS GATE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,500 (Jason Dilger, Exec Director (Thru 5/30/25)).
- How much revenue does MERCYS GATE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,541,708, expenses of $1,474,738 and total assets of $1,756,040 at year end.
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