Mercy Connections Inc

Organization Overview

Mercy Connections Inc is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Mercy Connections Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Mercy Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Mercy Connections Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MERCY CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MERCY CONNECTIONS EXISTS AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE 75-YEAR HISTORY OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WHEN THEY CLOSED THE COLLEGE IN 2000. IT BEGAN IN 2001 TO PRESERVE THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MISSION OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MOST UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF VERMONT. MERCY CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY. MERCY CONNECTIONS OPERATES THREE WELL- ESTABLISHED, ROBUST PROGRAM AREAS, WHICH SERVE 400 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THESE INCLUDE: THE WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM (WSBP) IS A TRAILBLAZER AND LEADER IN PREPARING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. VERMONT JUSTICE AND MENTORING PROGRAM MATCHES TRAINED WOMEN VOLUNTEERS (MENTORS) WITH WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM (MENTEES) AND PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO WOMEN TRYING TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AFTER INCARCERATION. EDUCATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS (E&T) OFFERS A PORTFOLIO OF IN-DEPTH EDUCATION CLASSES, TUTORING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND A WEEKLY COMMUNITY LUNCH FOR WOMEN AND MEN SEEKING A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE TO WORK ON THEIR GOALS, SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND POSSIBLY MOST IMPORTANTLY, BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, ADULT EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PRACTICES THAT MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND EMPOWER THEM TO MOVE FORWARD. WE WELCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED AND OFTEN ISOLATED AND ADHERE TO THE PREMISE THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES DIGNITY, COMPASSION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE CREATED TWO NEW PROGRAMS TO RESPOND TO THE BASIC NEEDS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND CLOSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS: (1) A FOOD SHARE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED A WEEKS WORTH OF FRESH FOOD FOR FAMILIES; AND (2) A PROGRAM FOR RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION AND IN-PERSON CONNECTION THAT WE CALL CURBSIDE CONNECTED. BOTH PROGRAMS WERE DESIGNED TO COMBAT FOOD- INSECURITY THAT WAS RAMPANT WITH OUR PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES ESPECIALLY DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC. CURBSIDE CONNECTIONS ALSO OFFERED OTHER ESSENTIALS LIKE TOILETRIES, CLEANING SUPPLIES, WARM CLOTHING, BOOKS, AND OTHER ACADEMIC MATERIALS, WHICH WE LITERALLY PASSED THROUGH OUR FRONT WINDOWS EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. CURBSIDE ALSO PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR IN-PERSON CONNECTION WITH OUR COMPASSIONATE STAFF.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Falcone
Executive Di
$86,349
Matt Daly
Trustee
$0
Dawn Ellinwood
Chair
$0
Fran Briand
Trustee
$0
Scott Boardman
Trustee
$0
Arline Duffy
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,076,616
Investment income $16,286
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $83,010
Net Income from Fundraising Events $35,565
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,277,394

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Mercy Connections Inc has recieved totaling $417,687.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vermont Community Foundation

Middlebury, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$169,062
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

St Petersberg, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$155,000
Argosy Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE PROJECT

$35,000
Mill Foundation Ltd

Burlington, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Vermont Humanities Council

Montpelier, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$10,000
One-Four-Three Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$801,136
Earnings$92,266
Admin Expense$8,371
Other Expense$45,587
Ending Balance$839,444

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