MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUGLAS SHOEMAKER

Phone

3038303300

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $41.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $62.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA IS TO DIRECTLY FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO FAMILIES, SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, HOMELESS AND POTENTIALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE LACK THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO OBTAIN QUALITY, SAFE HOUSING. FURTHER, MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THEIR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $33,055,448 Revenue: $14,365,817

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE ACQUIRING ACCEPTABLE LOCATIONS FOR EITHER NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF EXISTING PROPERTIES FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES OR SINGLE...

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE ACQUIRING ACCEPTABLE LOCATIONS FOR EITHER NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF EXISTING PROPERTIES FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES OR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING UNITS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, OBTAINING FINANCING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-INCOME PROPERTIES AND HOUSING UNITS, AND MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR REHABILITATION OF LOW-INCOME PROPERTIES AND HOUSING UNITS THROUGH OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY AND PROJECT COMPLETION.

Program 2

Expenses: $26,342,927 Revenue: $854,552

RESIDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO RESIDENTS OF LOW-INCOME MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES INCLUDING FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE RESIDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FALL INTO FOUR PRIMARY AREAS - EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY. RESIDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH LOW-INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITY, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, GED AND ENGLISH COURSES, EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES AND HOMEOWNERSHIP SEMINARS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,392,892 Revenue: $10,228,192

ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES AND INCLUDE PREPARING AND MANAGING ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS, PREPARING REPORTS FOR INVESTORS AND LENDERS...

ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES AND INCLUDE PREPARING AND MANAGING ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS, PREPARING REPORTS FOR INVESTORS AND LENDERS, OVERSEEING THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND ENSURING AND MONITORING COMPLIANCE TO MEET REGULATORY AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF RESIDENTS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,379,175

Program Service Revenue $25,232,463

Investment Income $9,425

Other Revenue $453,551

TOTAL REVENUE $41,074,614

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,367,899

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,017,738

Program Expenses $60,791,267

Other Expenses $33,449,939

TOTAL EXPENSES $62,817,838

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$41,074,614	$77,198,808	-0.5%
Expenses	$62,817,838	$55,132,420	+0.1%
Net Income	$-21,743,224	$22,066,388	-2.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$3,125,109

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLLIS HUGHES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA SONI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY COX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET RUGGIERO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMARAH HAYNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MCELYEA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN JAMASON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE BRANDT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM PAVAO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LEVINE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY BAYLEY	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DOUG SHOEMAKER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$25,195	$321,446
JOE ROSENBLUM	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$10,201	$232,549
CHAD PAYNE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$8,496	$200,685
ERIKA VILLABLANCA	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$28,669	$205,960
MELISSA CLAYTON	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$33,798	$299,519
BRUCE SAAB	VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 10/23)	1.00	Officer	$0	$13,324	$98,303
ELIZABETH KUWADA	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$22,734	$220,151
ALVIN TUVILLA	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$11,670	$180,748
RAMIE DARE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$20,964	$250,355
LILIAN LEW-HAILER	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$17,820	$237,530
TIM DUNN	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$33,259	$201,896
ED HOLDER	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$38,385	$293,494
RICH CIRAULO	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$34,056	$199,072
RICK SPRAGUE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$14,598	$183,401

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$41,074,614	$62,817,838	$263,101,100	$-21,743,224
2022	$77,198,808	$55,132,420	$272,183,184	$22,066,388
2021	$51,666,218	$41,315,596	$227,832,939	$10,350,622
2020	$69,129,587	$47,176,488	$210,846,345	$21,953,099
2019	$50,554,615	$25,230,969	$181,949,666	$25,323,646
2018	$71,642,378	$22,041,556	$150,221,435	$49,600,822
2018	$71,642,378	$22,041,556	$150,221,435	$49,600,822