Nonprofit · EIN 95-2219917
MERCI
Tax-exempt · MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,021,638 | $3,033,775 | -$12,137 | $7,723,408 | $2,158,975 | $5,564,433 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,167,678 | $3,022,592 | $5,145,086 | $7,784,358 | $2,207,878 | $5,576,480 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,331,275 | $7,574,777 | -$5,243,502 | $8,345,513 | $7,921,244 | $424,269 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,050
- of which government grants
- $1,500
- Program service revenue
- $2,928,663
- Investment income
- $42,500
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $200
- Other revenue
- $425
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,040
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,821,888
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,122,605
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,576
- Accounting fees
- $187,956
- Depreciation
- $208,925
- Program services (functional)
- $2,466,203
- Management and general (functional)
- $537,100
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,784,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,723,408
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,158,975
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,564,433
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,997,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,559,357
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,076
- Gross receipts
- $3,021,638
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNICE LA SCALA | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $125,000 |
| RENE ARAIZA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE BRUESCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA M CISNEROS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL DOMINGUEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HUERTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WESLEY WITHERSPOON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA PAO-JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $141,621 |
| RENE ARAIZA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE BRUESCH | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA M CISNEROS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL DOMINGUEZ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRITTANY WOLFSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FELIPE HERNANDEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILLIAN VAN LEUVEN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $135,722 |
| RENE ARAIZA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA PAO-JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBIE BRUESCH | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA M CISNEROS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL DOMINGUEZ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 N CHANDLER AVE, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754-1011
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BERNICE LA SCALA, 525 N CHANDLER AVENUE, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
- Signed the 990
- BERNICE LA SCALA, EXECUTIVE DIR.
- Phone
- (626) 289-8817
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
Mission
SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES IN MAXIMIZING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND IN BECOMING PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT DEVEOPMENT CENTER: 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.Expenses $1,289,034
- 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.Expenses $1,177,169
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-2219917
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,723,408
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,021,638
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,331,275 | $7,574,777 | $8,345,513 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,389,624 | $1,827,532 | $8,844,294 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | $2,597,480 | $2,316,287 | $8,069,234 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about MERCI
- What is the EIN of MERCI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCI is 95-2219917.
- Is MERCI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to MERCI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCI 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 MERCI due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCI?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BERNICE LA SCALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCI?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (BERNICE LA SCALA, EXECUTIVE DIR.).
- How much revenue does MERCI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,021,638, expenses of $3,033,775 and total assets of $7,723,408 at year end.
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