GIVE MERIT

EIN: 452907584 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$3,141,177
Total Expenses
$2,603,143
Total Assets
$3,756,097
Net Assets
$3,651,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
DAVID MERRITT
Phone
2482501315
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

GIVE MERIT, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $538K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT, MENTORSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $681,395

THE FATE PROGRAM WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 150 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS PLUS OVER 90 MENTORS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AND WORKING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. EACH HIGH SCHOOL GRADE...

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THE FATE PROGRAM WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 150 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS PLUS OVER 90 MENTORS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AND WORKING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. EACH HIGH SCHOOL GRADE WORKED TOWARD A CAPSTONE PROJECT OFFERING SKILLS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS, DESIGN THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. ALUMNI STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND IN- PERSON SUMMITS TO EXTEND THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,133,459
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,718
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,141,177

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,346,108
Fundraising Expenses $178,982
Program Expenses $681,395
Other Expenses $1,257,035
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,603,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,141,177 $1,976,301 +0.6%
Expenses $2,603,143 $1,444,625 +0.8%
Net Income $538,034 $531,676 +0.0%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
19
Volunteers
100

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
2
$180,000
Total Directors
9
$180,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KUHU SAHA SECRETARY/ED 2.00
Officer Director
$180,000 $0 $180,000
JONATHAN MERRITT TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MERRITT PRESIDENT/BO 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EKPE UDOH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHEVELLE ROMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIRAJ KAPADIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GRANNEMANN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE HAYES-STALLINGS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEKALE JACKSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,141,177 $2,603,143 $3,756,097 $538,034
2023 $1,976,301 $1,444,625 $3,152,855 $531,676
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $2,472,419 $1,070,452 $2,617,366 $1,401,967
2021 $267,195 $319,272 $1,265,994 $-52,077
2020 $1,730,923 $861,495 $1,330,357 $869,428
2019 $726,011 $590,481 $462,718 $135,530
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