MERCYFIRST

EIN: 111635089 501(c)(3) Human Services

SYOSSET, NY

Total Revenue
$61,767,364
Total Expenses
$61,299,187
Total Assets
$26,046,936
Net Assets
$2,705,762
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
5169210808
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MERCYFIRST, founded in 1967, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $61.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

MERCYFIRST IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION AND FAMILY FOSTER CARE SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS, AND SHORT-TERM SHELTER SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED MIGRANT CHILDREN.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $674,909
Program Service Revenue $59,124,298
Investment Income $36,807
Other Revenue $1,931,350
TOTAL REVENUE $61,767,364

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $37,399,779
Fundraising Expenses $204,442
Program Expenses $49,210,842
Other Expenses $23,899,408
TOTAL EXPENSES $61,299,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $61,767,364 $56,343,392 +0.1%
Expenses $61,299,187 $57,198,345 +0.1%
Net Income $468,177 $-854,953 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
660
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$712,464
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN J HECKER CHAIR 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH VENUTI SECRETARY 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN J SHINE VICE CHAIR 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT GILDEA TREASURER 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARCY BELYEA TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD THOMAS TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES JEWETT TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH LITTLE TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN MALE TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL TRAVERS TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHOTEINE ANAGNOSTOPOULOS TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR ALICIA ZAPATA TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR MARGARET DEMPSEY TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR MAUREEN JESSNIK TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MAY TRUSTEE 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ACHIM KRETSCHMER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 35.0
Officer
$155,836 $43,891 $199,727
JOANNE CORDARO CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 35.0
Officer
$150,983 $21,051 $172,034
RENEE SKOLASKI PRESIDENT/CEO 35.0
Officer
$290,631 $50,072 $340,703
ERICA S MATTAR SVP - LI RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 35.0
Highest
$123,197 $19,178 $142,375
FLOARIA LADJA EXECUTIVE VP OF PQI 35.0
Highest
$140,443 $43,420 $183,863
HARLEAN A DENNIS SVP - EFFC 35.0
Highest
$122,680 $1,035 $123,715
SAKINA HAYDEN HIDALGO NURSE PSYCHIATRIC PRACTITIONER 35.0
Highest
$164,809 $19,826 $184,635
TALYA GILAAD PSYCHIATRIST 35.0
Highest
$144,398 $5,894 $150,292
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $61,767,364 $61,299,187 $26,046,936 $468,177
2024 $56,343,392 $57,198,345 $28,055,328 $-854,953
2023 $48,253,088 $50,723,472 $31,081,678 $-2,470,384
2023 $48,253,088 $53,137,329 $29,507,862 $-4,884,241
2022 $52,605,241 $46,995,529 $24,220,982 $5,609,712
2021 $46,422,164 $50,086,594 $24,629,062 $-3,664,430
2020 $46,641,212 $46,910,747 $24,635,936 $-269,535
2019 $46,781,747 $45,536,254 $20,895,061 $1,245,493
2018 $46,728,398 $46,613,088 $19,020,849 $115,310
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