Civic Intelligence

Give Merit Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-2907584

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization Profilemeritgoodness.com/pages/fate

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10100 Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48204

(248) 250-1315

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

90th percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

96th percentile

188%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

138%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,330,357

Up $867,639 (+188%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,228,664

Up $796,524 (+184%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$101,693

Up $71,115 (+233%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,730,923

Up $1,004,912 (+138%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$861,495

Up $271,014 (+46%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$869,428

Up $733,898 (+542%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $8,328Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $96,373Liabilities 2015: $1,467Net Assets 2015: $94,9062015Assets 2016: $89,206Liabilities 2016: $5,710Net Assets 2016: $83,4962016Assets 2017: $92,464Liabilities 2017: $2,151Net Assets 2017: $90,3132017Assets 2018: $306,911Liabilities 2018: $10,301Net Assets 2018: $296,6102018Assets 2019: $462,718Liabilities 2019: $30,578Net Assets 2019: $432,1402019Assets 2020: $1,330,357Liabilities 2020: $101,693Net Assets 2020: $1,228,6642020Assets 2021: $1,265,994Liabilities 2021: $113,439Net Assets 2021: $1,152,5552021Assets 2022: $2,617,366Liabilities 2022: $62,844Net Assets 2022: $2,554,5222022Assets 2023: $3,152,855Liabilities 2023: $35,396Net Assets 2023: $3,117,4592023Assets 2024: $3,756,097Liabilities 2024: $104,127Net Assets 2024: $3,651,9702024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,330,357
Liabilities$101,693
Net Assets$1,228,664
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $24,150Expenses 2014: $28,643Net Income 2014: -$4,4932014Revenue 2015: $136,762Expenses 2015: $50,286Net Income 2015: $86,4762015Revenue 2016: $210,246Expenses 2016: $263,058Net Income 2016: -$52,8122016Revenue 2017: $121,082Expenses 2017: $114,265Net Income 2017: $6,8172017Revenue 2018: $437,146Expenses 2018: $230,849Net Income 2018: $206,2972018Revenue 2019: $726,011Expenses 2019: $590,481Net Income 2019: $135,5302019Revenue 2020: $1,730,923Expenses 2020: $861,495Net Income 2020: $869,4282020Revenue 2021: $267,195Expenses 2021: $319,272Net Income 2021: -$52,0772021Revenue 2022: $2,472,419Expenses 2022: $1,070,452Net Income 2022: $1,401,9672022Revenue 2023: $1,976,301Expenses 2023: $1,444,625Net Income 2023: $531,6762023Revenue 2024: $3,141,177Expenses 2024: $2,603,143Net Income 2024: $538,0342024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,730,923
Expenses$861,495
Net Income$869,428
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,730,923
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization exists to enhance and extend educational opportunities to underserved youth through innovative enricment, mentorship and athletic activities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$439,116$1,298,232▲ $859,116
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,100$16,462▼ $6,638
Accounts Receivable-$15,663-
Total Assets$462,718$1,330,357▲ $867,639
Other Assets Total$502--
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$17,509$45,980▲ $28,471
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$45,957-
Other Liabilities$6,184$9,756▲ $3,572
Grants Payable$6,885--
Total Liabilities$30,578$101,693▲ $71,115
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$432,140$1,228,664▲ $796,524
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$432,140$1,228,664▲ $796,524
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$462,718$1,330,357▲ $867,639

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$16,462$6,638-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David MerrittPresidentDirector
Candice BowmanDirector
Chevelle RomanDirector
Erika SwilleyDirector
Jershia HawkDirector
Kori ValentineDirector
Marc EverettDirector
Mike MartinDirector
Sam HamburgerDirector
Kuhu SahaSecretaryExecutive Director
Jonathan MerrittTreasurerDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,730,923
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$869,428
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$534,630
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$326,865
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$257,265$45,400-$302,665
Fees for Services Other$28,093$4,958-$33,051
Payroll Taxes$20,570$3,630-$24,200
Occupancy$10,540$1,860-$12,400
All Other Expenses$7,851$2,243-$10,094
Other Expenses$4,611$814-$5,425
Office Expenses$4,076$719-$4,795
Advertising$3,069$542-$3,611
Depreciation Depletion-$3,319-$3,319
Insurance$2,024$357-$2,381
Total Functional Expenses$796,515$64,980$0$861,495
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
credit card$7,646
scholarships payable$2,110
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“The board consist of two brothers.”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The board has elected not to have subcommittees. As such, there are no committee minutes.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Executive Director provides the Form 990 to the board members for review prior to submitting to the internal review services.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board of directors determine the salary of the CEO by vote.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents are available upon request from the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Give Merit Inc
EIN
45-2907584
Address
10100 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204

Signing Officer

Name
Kuhu Saha
Title
SecretaryExecu
Phone
2482501315
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
The Clairmount Group
Address
28 West Adams, Detroit, MI 48226
Preparer
LaShanda Thomas
Phone
3136421102
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Beginning net assets”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“See listing of other expenses in the supplemental document”

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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,330,357
Liabilities
$101,693
Net assets
$1,228,664
Revenue
$1,730,923
Expenses
$861,495
Net income
$869,428
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.10$3.65$3.14$2.60$0.54
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.15$0.04$3.12$1.98$1.44$0.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.62$0.06$2.55$2.47$1.07$1.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.11$1.15$0.27$0.32$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.10$1.23$1.73$0.86$0.87
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.03$0.43$0.73$0.59$0.14
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.01$0.30$0.44$0.23$0.21
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.12$0.11$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$0.21$0.26$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.09$0.14$0.05$0.09
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.00