Civic Intelligence

Discovering Mercy

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 30-0946892

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Aug 12, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.DISCOVERINGMERCY.ORG
PO Box 58Maumee, OH 43537-1763

(610) 570-8435

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.89x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

25th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$88,225

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-3.7%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

8.2%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$336,162

Down $12,985 (-3.7%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$35,984

Down $46,046 (-56%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$300,178

Up $33,061 (+12%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$384,277

Up $29,145 (+8.2%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$430,342

Up $90,551 (+27%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$46,065

Down $61,406 (-400%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2017: $8,192Liabilities 2017: $24,060Net Assets 2017: -$15,8682017Assets 2018: $68,599Liabilities 2018: $40,582Net Assets 2018: $28,0172018Assets 2019: $57,538Liabilities 2019: $26,038Net Assets 2019: $31,5002019Assets 2020: $297,520Liabilities 2020: $311,957Net Assets 2020: -$14,4372020Assets 2021: $324,619Liabilities 2021: $257,930Net Assets 2021: $66,6892021Assets 2022: $349,147Liabilities 2022: $267,117Net Assets 2022: $82,0302022Assets 2023: $336,162Liabilities 2023: $300,178Net Assets 2023: $35,9842023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$336,162
Liabilities$300,178
Net Assets$35,984
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $83,335Expenses 2017: $99,203Net Income 2017: -$15,8682017Revenue 2018: $287,805Expenses 2018: $243,920Net Income 2018: $43,8852018Revenue 2019: $280,136Expenses 2019: $276,653Net Income 2019: $3,4832019Revenue 2020: $261,523Expenses 2020: $307,460Net Income 2020: -$45,9372020Revenue 2021: $414,170Expenses 2021: $333,044Net Income 2021: $81,1262021Revenue 2022: $355,132Expenses 2022: $339,791Net Income 2022: $15,3412022Revenue 2023: $384,277Expenses 2023: $430,342Net Income 2023: -$46,0652023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$384,277
Expenses$430,342
Net Income-$46,065
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Aug 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$384,277
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To see adult survivors of severe childhood trauma and abuse journey form fear to love.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$238,933$248,834▲ $9,901
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$104,442$72,583▼ $31,859
Accounts Receivable$2,220$7,650▲ $5,430
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,552$7,095▲ $3,543
Total Assets$349,147$336,162▼ $12,985
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$243,025$234,821▼ $8,204
Deferred Revenue$19,766$57,335▲ $37,569
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,326$8,022▲ $3,696
Total Liabilities$267,117$300,178▲ $33,061
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$75,243$30,850▼ $44,393
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,787$5,134▼ $1,653
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,030$35,984▼ $46,046
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$349,147$336,162▼ $12,985

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$225,787$18,477$244,264
Land$23,047-$23,047
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sharon ShipwashCo Exec. DirectorFT$88,225$88,225
Heather MinnichCo Exec. DirectorFT$77,500$77,500
Kristin CressmanDirector- OpFT$61,350$61,350

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Annerose LedermanBoard Member
Brenda BruntjenBoard Member
Donna AndrewsBoard Member
Jordan RoyBoard Member
Mark L ShoemakerBoard Member
Michael GlassBoard Member
Roni DallyBoard Member
Charlotte DymarkowskiInt. Exec. D
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$126,546
Program Service Revenue
$250,463
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$7,261
All Other Contributions
$126,546
Change in Net Assets
$-46,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$260,983
Other Expenses$169,359
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$163,362$78,217-$241,579
Royalties$63,478--$63,478
Payroll Taxes$13,008$6,396-$19,404
Insurance$6,744$12,307-$19,051
Occupancy$10,429$7,772-$18,201
Office Expenses$7,851$7,165-$15,016
Fees for Services Other$12,278--$12,278
Interest-$11,061-$11,061
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,268-$9,268
Depreciation Depletion-$6,764-$6,764
Advertising$58$4,811-$4,869
Conferences and Meetings$2,887--$2,887
Other Expenses$223$2,256-$2,479
Travel$708$100-$808
Total Functional Expenses$284,225$146,117$0$430,342
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Sharon ShipwashOfficerRoyalty PaymentYes$31,739
Heather MinnichOfficerRoyalty PaymentYes$31,738
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 was brought before the board of directors and a motion to approve was unanimously passed. The board utilized line by line review of both form 990 and relevant schedules, along with pennsylvania association of nonprofit organizations' checklist of specific review areas.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“When interviewing for key positions or offices, a review of our conflict of interest policy and disclosure agreement is signed by each member. This was completed and signed by executive and assistant director in 2017. No conflicts of interest were disclosed. This is monitored annually by the board of directors via signed statement. May of 2019 this form was collected from the board of directors and discussed at the quarterly meeting. Signed statements from all directors and officers are on file.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Annually reviewed and approved by the board and approved per the research done using "broadbanding " method alongside a comparison of financial capacity and regoinal averages for applicable responsibilities.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Conflict of interest policy, governing documents, financial statements and tax forms are available upon request to the public. This organization retains the gold seal assigned by guidestar”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovering Mercy
EIN
30-0946892
Phone
6105708435
Address
PO BOX 58, MAUMEE, OH 43537-1763

Signing Officer

Name
Charlotte Dymarkowski
Title
Int. Exec. Director
Phone
4194024241
Signed
2024-08-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charlotte Dymarkowski
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Buckno Lisicky & Company Pc
Address
1167 INTERCHANGE ROAD, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Preparer
Joseph a Mastriani
Phone
6103776960
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference 19”

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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0IN JUNE OF 2023, DISCOVERING MERCY'S THEN-BOARD PRESIDENT ENTERED INTO A LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WITH FERN & AUDREY LLC, AN ENTITY OWNED WHOLLY BY SHARON SHIPWASH AND HEATHER MINNICH, WHO WERE BOTH OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AT THE TIME OF THE AGREEMENT'S EXECUTION. THE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT PROVIDED FOR PAYMENT OF 50% OF GROSS REVENUES FROM DISCOVERING MERCY'S CURRICULUM PROGRAM TO FERN & AUDREY LLC. THE AGREEMENT ALSO PROVIDED FOR 120,000 TO BE PAID TO FERN & AUDREY LLC FOR THE USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YEARS PAST. THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, SHARON SHIPWASH AND HEATHER MINNICH, APPROACHED THE BOARD CLAIMING OWNERSHIP OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN QUESTION AND REQUESTED ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING FOR THE CURRICULUM PROGRAM TO DISCOVERING MERCY, AFTER HAVING SOUGHT LEGAL COUNSEL ON THE MATTER ON BEHALF OF DISCOVERING MERCY. THE BOARD COMPILED QUESTIONS TO BE PROPOSED TO THE ATTORNEY VIA ORGANIZATION STAFF. THESE QUESTIONS WERE ULTIMATELY ANSWERED. NO OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD HAD ACCESS TO, OR DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ATTORNEYS ON THIS MATTER. THE BOARD REQUIRED A MARKET EVALUATION PRIOR TO EXECUTION, AND STATED NO LICENSE AGREEMENT WOULD BE ACCEPTED IF IT CONTAINED ARREARS. WITHOUT OBTAINING THE REQUIRED MARKET VALUATION, THE THEN-BOARD PRESIDENT ENTERED INTO THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ARREARS, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD, CONTRARY TO THE STIPULATIONS PUT FORTH BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE REQUIREMENTS STIPULATED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THIS LICENSE CONTINUED IN FORCE UNTIL APRIL OF 2024 WHEN THE BOARD SOUGHT INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND WERE ADVISED OF THE DEFICIENCIES IN THE AGREEMENT. AFTER RECEIVING THIS INDEPENDENT LEGAL OPINION, THE BOARD CEASED HONORING THE LICENSING AGREEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WILL REPORT AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION ON ITS 2024 990 TO REPORT THE PAYMENTS MADE PRIOR TO THE AGREEMENT'S INVALIDATION.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$336,162
Liabilities
$300,178
Net assets
$35,984
Revenue
$384,277
Expenses
$430,342
Net income
-$46,065
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$3.00$0.36$3.84$4.30$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.49$2.67$0.82$3.55$3.40$0.15
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$2.58$0.67$4.14$3.33$0.81
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$3.12$0.14$2.62$3.07$0.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.32$2.80$2.77$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.41$0.28$2.88$2.44$0.44
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.24$0.16$0.83$0.99$0.16