Civic Intelligence

Merck Independent Union

EIN 23-6432131 • 501(c)5 • West Point, PA

Profile

Resolving contract disputes and keeping members informed of current employment issues.

770 Sumneytown Pk Mailstop Wp1-11West Point, PA 19486

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.7%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$10,087

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

2.6%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$360,308

Up $9,122 (+2.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,636

Up $999 (+27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$355,672

Up $8,123 (+2.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Down

$121,912

Down $16,563 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$113,789

Up $44,640 (+65%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$8,123

Down $61,203 (-88%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $95,463Liabilities 2017: $2,231Net Assets 2017: $93,2322017Assets 2018: $110,375Liabilities 2018: $994Net Assets 2018: $109,3812018Assets 2019: $128,526Liabilities 2019: $1,924Net Assets 2019: $126,6022019Assets 2020: $192,265Liabilities 2020: $2,758Net Assets 2020: $189,5072020Assets 2021: $238,293Liabilities 2021: $3,195Net Assets 2021: $235,0982021Assets 2022: $281,399Liabilities 2022: $3,176Net Assets 2022: $278,2232022Assets 2023: $351,186Liabilities 2023: $3,637Net Assets 2023: $347,5492023Assets 2024: $360,308Liabilities 2024: $4,636Net Assets 2024: $355,6722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$360,308
Liabilities$4,636
Net Assets$355,672
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2017: $114,301Expenses 2017: $106,951Net Income 2017: $7,3502017Revenue 2018: $119,817Expenses 2018: $103,668Net Income 2018: $16,1492018Revenue 2019: $132,756Expenses 2019: $115,535Net Income 2019: $17,2212019Revenue 2020: $150,110Expenses 2020: $87,205Net Income 2020: $62,9052020Revenue 2021: $147,034Expenses 2021: $101,443Net Income 2021: $45,5912021Revenue 2022: $147,559Expenses 2022: $104,436Net Income 2022: $43,1232022Revenue 2023: $138,475Expenses 2023: $69,149Net Income 2023: $69,3262023Revenue 2024: $121,912Expenses 2024: $113,789Net Income 2024: $8,1232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$121,912
Expenses$113,789
Net Income$8,123
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$360,308
Liabilities
$4,636
Net assets
$355,672
Revenue
$121,912
Expenses
$113,789
Net income
$8,123
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$0.05$3.56$1.22$1.14$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.04$3.48$1.38$0.69$0.69
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.03$2.78$1.48$1.04$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.03$2.35$1.47$1.01$0.46
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.03$1.90$1.50$0.87$0.63
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.02$1.27$1.33$1.16$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.01$1.09$1.20$1.04$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.02$0.93$1.14$1.07$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$121,912
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Resolving contract disputes and keeping members informed of current employment issues.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED WITH RESOLVING CONTRACT DISPUTES BETWEEN MERCK & CERTAIN OF THE NON-PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES.--
BARGAINING AND ARBITRATION - THE ORGANIZATION KEEPS MEMBERS INFORMED ON CURRENT ISSUES AFFECTING ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMPANY.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOHN EDWARDSPresidentPT$10,087-$10,087
FRANK CHAPMANVice PresidePT$10,086-$10,086
LINDA HERMANNTreasurerPT$6,696-$6,696
KIEARA CULBREATHSecretaryPT$5,400-$5,400
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Merck Independent Union
EIN
23-6432131
Phone
2156527800
Address
770 SUMNEYTOWN PK MAILSTOP WP1-11, WEST POINT, PA 19486

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Hermann
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2156527800
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hayden Nelson & Yoder Pc
Address
182 W BROAD ST, TELFORD, PA 18969-1917
Preparer
Christopher a Hayden
Phone
2157237714
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses office expenses 7,084 per capita dues 43,221 contributions gifts grant 270 total 50,575”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“Payroll liabilities 3,637 4,636”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Resolving contract disputes and keeping members informed of current employment issues.”

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