MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES

EIN: 410693851 501(c)(3) Human Services

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$4,201,433
Total Expenses
$4,723,641
Total Assets
$4,900,918
Net Assets
$2,764,381
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1908
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
DANIEL A RODRIGUEZ
Phone
6517719339
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES, founded in 1908, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES CHAMPIONS THRIVING COMMUNITIES BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS AND PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $872,177

EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES MERRICK'S EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO EAST SIDE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING...

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EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES MERRICK'S EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO EAST SIDE RESIDENTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING PROVIDES UNDER/UNEMPLOYED ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH ACCESS TO SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORTS. IN ADDITION TO BROAD EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, MERRICK OFFERS TRAINING IN HUMAN SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEUR CAREER PATHWAYS FOR 18-30-YEAR-OLD RAMSEY COUNTY RESIDENTS. MCS PROVIDES YOUTH WITH EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMMING THROUGH MPOWER, A MERRICK PROGRAM THAT TYPICALLY RUNS TWO OR THREE COHORTS ANNUALLY WITH EAST SIDE YOUTH. LAST YEAR, MCS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 178 ADULTS AND YOUTH SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,684,268 Revenue: $2,400

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES MERRICK'S FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES CASE MANAGERS UTILIZE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION RESOURCES, TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS TO ADDRESS AND/OR SERVICE THE...

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FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES MERRICK'S FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES CASE MANAGERS UTILIZE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION RESOURCES, TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS TO ADDRESS AND/OR SERVICE THE COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPLEX NEEDS OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. MERRICK CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH RAMSEY COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES -FAMILY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (FCP) / PARENT SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAM (PSOP) & FAMILY EMERGENCY FUNDS. FCP/PSOP IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH BASIC NEEDS AND INFORMATION REGARDING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2024-25, MCS SERVED 908 INDIVIDUALS AND 227 FAMILIES THOUGH THIS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MCS SERVED OVER 2,822 YOUTH THROUGH SEASONAL PROGRAMMING (BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND HOLIDAY TOY SHARE. MERRICK ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES IN NEED, SPECIALLY FOCUSED ON PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS AND PROMOTING LONGER-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. IN THIS PAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED HOUSING NAVIGATION SUPPORT TO 414 FAMILIES AND PREVENTED EVICTIONS AND SUBSEQUENT HOMELESSNESS TO 184 OF THOSE FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $506,150

FOOD SHELF PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY FOODS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, MERRICK'S FOOD SHELF OFFERS EAST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL AND MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTS NUTRITIOUS FOODS THROUGH A CLIENT-CHOICE MODEL...

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FOOD SHELF PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY FOODS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, MERRICK'S FOOD SHELF OFFERS EAST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL AND MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTS NUTRITIOUS FOODS THROUGH A CLIENT-CHOICE MODEL AT OUR ARCADE FOOD SHELF, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS THROUGH SCHOOL AND FAITH-BASED SITES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MCS SERVED 16,640 INDIVIDUALS AND DISTRIBUTED 890,000 POUNDS OF FOOD THROUGH OUR FOOD SHELVES IN 2024-25.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,921,763
Program Service Revenue $277,975
Investment Income $14,270
Other Revenue $-12,575
TOTAL REVENUE $4,201,433

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,635,440
Fundraising Expenses $280,752
Program Expenses $4,040,076
Other Expenses $3,088,201
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,723,641

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,201,433 $5,456,551 -0.2%
Expenses $4,723,641 $4,699,661 +0.0%
Net Income $-522,208 $756,890 -1.7%
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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
44
Volunteers
465

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
4
$137,729
Total Directors
19
$147,273
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL A RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$123,881 $13,848 $137,729
SUSAN BERGMANN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE BARTLEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SWEDEEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BIERWERTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES BOLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANUEL BRETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLERY CARR BOARD MEMEBR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$2,131 $0 $2,131
DIAMOND HUNTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARISA LINDQUIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LOCKWOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL RITCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC VAN-SITCHLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA VIRASY-ERTELT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL YEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH AITTALA GAMBLING MAN 7.50
Director
$7,413 $0 $7,413
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 $4,201,433 $4,723,641 $4,900,918 $-522,208
2024 $5,456,551 $4,699,661 $5,698,605 $756,890
2023 $2,981,113 $3,801,945 $5,246,880 $-820,832
2022 $3,287,343 $2,402,111 $4,073,797 $885,232
2021 $2,165,281 $1,883,937 $2,869,839 $281,344
2020 $2,279,996 $1,740,994 $2,649,858 $539,002
2019 $1,596,233 $1,591,676 $2,230,653 $4,557
2018 $1,981,898 $1,824,087 $2,165,033 $157,811
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