Mercer Street Friends Center

Organization Overview

Mercer Street Friends Center is located in Trenton, NJ. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Mercer Street Friends Center employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercer Street Friends Center 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, Mercer Street Friends Center generated $12.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 6 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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MERCER STREET FRIENDS IS A TRENTON-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1958 BY THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS CREATED BY URBAN POVERTY. TODAY, WE SERVE MORE THAN 20,000 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY WITH THE MISSION OF, "NOURISHING BODIES AND MINDS, EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES". REALIZING THE COMPLEXITY OF POVERTY AND THE DIVERSITY OF ITS IMPACT, OUR PROGRAMS HAVE TAKEN A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH AND TARGET DISPARITIES RELATED TO: EDUCATION, FOOD INSECURITY, PARENTAL AND FAMILY WELLNESS, YOUTH ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING CAPACITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MERCER STREET FRIENDS' PRESCHOOL SERVES 90 CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE ANNUALLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS.


THE MERCER STREET FRIENDS FOOD BANK IS HOME TO PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN MERCER COUNTY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEMBER AGENCIES, OVER THREE MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY.


PARENTING AND ADULT PROGRAMS AIM TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED IN HOME VISITATION AND CENTER-BASED SERVICES. IN ADDITION, ADULTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION TO PREPARE TO PASS THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST AND TO ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE WORLD OF WORK.


YOUTH SERVICES AND OTHER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ken Blackwell
Chair
$0
Glenda Gracia-Rivera
Vice Chair
$0
Joseph Hulihan
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Jaap J Ketting
Treasurer
$0
Wendy B Kane
Secretary
$0
Laura Bond
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ewing Property Llc
Landlord
$247,582
Hilton Realty Co Llc
Landlord
$450,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$173,274
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,101,214
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,309,725
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $428,400
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,584,213
Total Program Service Revenue$193,227
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,600
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,559,623

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mercer Street Friends Center has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,080,365
Earnings$249,736
Net Contributions$2,000,000
Ending Balance$3,330,101

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