Civic Intelligence

Meristem Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 47-1411177

Jun 01, 2024 to May 31, 2025 • Filed on Mar 30, 2026

Organization ProfileMERISTEM.PRO
9200 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628

(916) 963-1181

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

9th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-9.4%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$6,364,900

Down $662,948 (-9.4%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$5,003,237

Down $1,426,307 (-22%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,361,663

Up $763,359 (+128%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,407,783

Up $740,444 (+13%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$7,834,090

Up $1,007,497 (+15%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,426,307

Down $267,053 (-23%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2015: $2,967,747Liabilities 2015: $750,075Net Assets 2015: $2,217,6722015Assets 2016: $3,431,719Liabilities 2016: $203,942Net Assets 2016: $3,227,7772016Assets 2017: $3,699,333Liabilities 2017: $428,692Net Assets 2017: $3,270,6412017Assets 2018: $4,400,791Liabilities 2018: $383,575Net Assets 2018: $4,017,2162018Assets 2019: $4,648,114Liabilities 2019: $380,186Net Assets 2019: $4,267,9282019Assets 2020: $5,218,214Liabilities 2020: $930,885Net Assets 2020: $4,287,3292020Assets 2021: $5,595,466Liabilities 2021: $1,259,666Net Assets 2021: $4,335,8002021Assets 2022: $9,215,160Liabilities 2022: $305,787Net Assets 2022: $8,909,3732022Assets 2023: $8,061,366Liabilities 2023: $472,568Net Assets 2023: $7,588,7982023Assets 2024: $7,027,848Liabilities 2024: $598,304Net Assets 2024: $6,429,5442024Assets 2025: $6,364,900Liabilities 2025: $1,361,663Net Assets 2025: $5,003,2372025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$6,364,900
Liabilities$1,361,663
Net Assets$5,003,237
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2015: $623,543Expenses 2015: $1,059,493Net Income 2015: -$435,9502015Revenue 2016: $4,322,917Expenses 2016: $2,961,768Net Income 2016: $1,361,1492016Revenue 2017: $4,894,541Expenses 2017: $4,714,534Net Income 2017: $180,0072017Revenue 2018: $6,180,201Expenses 2018: $5,274,567Net Income 2018: $905,6342018Revenue 2019: $6,123,785Expenses 2019: $5,666,187Net Income 2019: $457,5982019Revenue 2020: $5,650,077Expenses 2020: $5,394,586Net Income 2020: $255,4912020Revenue 2021: $4,524,417Expenses 2021: $4,475,946Net Income 2021: $48,4712021Revenue 2022: $9,021,699Expenses 2022: $5,000,723Net Income 2022: $4,020,9762022Revenue 2023: $4,254,302Expenses 2023: $5,574,877Net Income 2023: -$1,320,5752023Revenue 2024: $5,667,339Expenses 2024: $6,826,593Net Income 2024: -$1,159,2542024Revenue 2025: $6,407,783Expenses 2025: $7,834,090Net Income 2025: -$1,426,3072025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$6,407,783
Expenses$7,834,090
Net Income-$1,426,307
Open 2025 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 30, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$6,481,130
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Meristem prepares young adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to build a strong sense of self, develop an enhanced social capacity, and create a life of increased social and economic independence.

To serve young adults on the autism spectrum through education and development of life skills.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Program Related$2,973,023$2,838,801▼ $134,222
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,558,047$2,177,722▼ $380,325
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$580,214$701,929▲ $121,715
Accounts Receivable$838,818$438,536▼ $400,282
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,722$50,278▲ $31,556
Total Assets$7,027,848$6,364,900▼ $662,948
Other Assets Total$59,024$157,634▲ $98,610
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$587,900▲ $587,900
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$370,091$548,321▲ $178,230
Deferred Revenue$228,213$225,442▼ $2,771
Total Liabilities$598,304$1,361,663▲ $763,359
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,436,680$4,229,235▼ $207,445
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,992,864$774,002▼ $1,218,862
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,429,544$5,003,237▼ $1,426,307
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,027,848$6,364,900▼ $662,948

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$487,737$36,832$524,569
Equipment$136,134$59,123$195,257
Leasehold Improvements$51,663$61,351$113,014
Other Land Buildings$26,395$20,437$46,832
Investment Program Related Org$2,838,801--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Donna CourvilleChair
Maureen CurranFounder and Director
Marc TurtletaubFounder and Trustee
Darold MarkTrustee
Darrell SteinbergTrustee
Gary MaiselTrustee
Jackie WeintraubTrustee
Lisa OdomTrustee
Tina ThomasTrustee
Jeff DeroseSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,467,391
Program Service Revenue
$3,685,513
Investment Income
$86,673
Other Revenue
$168,206
All Other Contributions
$1,626,240
Change in Net Assets
$-1,426,307

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table20$776,218
Total Noncash Contributions20$776,218
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,093,427
Other Expenses$2,571,663
Total Fundraising Expense$493,048
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$169,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,498,619$288,089$237,100$4,023,808
Occupancy$1,130,883$101,026-$1,231,909
Payroll Taxes$575,722$47,407$39,017$662,146
Other Employee Benefits$354,290$29,173$24,010$407,473
Fees for Services Management$144,000$140,528$100,000$384,528
Grants to Domestic Individuals$169,000--$169,000
Information Technology$110,304$50,104$1,603$162,011
Insurance$114,693$12,744-$127,437
Advertising-$38,844$81,835$120,679
Travel$95,116$13,407$5,810$114,333
Depreciation Depletion$64,555$7,173-$71,728
Other Expenses$21,893$13,953$2,491$38,337
Office Expenses$5,783$16,623$1,182$23,588
Total Functional Expenses$6,581,971$759,071$493,048$7,834,090
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$73,347
Fundraising Gross Income$73,347
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising$914,498$914,498$73,347$841,151
Total Events$914,498$914,498$73,347$841,151
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$180,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Funds Held for Others$587,900
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board member marc turtletaub have an external business relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by a firm of independent certified public accountants and reviewed by management prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to annually review possible conflicts of interest as set out in the corporate by-laws and promptly disclose such conflicts as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive comittee of the board of directors obtains comparable compensation information and evaluates the executive director's performance annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990, audited financial statements, governing documents and policies are available for public inspection at the business office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Meristem Inc
EIN
47-1411177
Phone
9169631181
Address
9200 FAIR OAKS BLVD, FAIR OAKS, CA 95628

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Mccargar
Title
Director of Finance
Phone
9169631181
Signed
2026-03-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa Mccargar
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
136
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Puzdrak and Stortz LLC
Address
11589 JOLLYVILLE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78759
Preparer
Mark Puzdrak CPA
Phone
5128272900
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTION: THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED ON AN OPEN CAMPUS IN AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY, PROVIDING SOCIAL AND LIVING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE DURING THE WEEK AND ENHANCE THEIR EXPERIENCE BY LIVING IN DORMS ON CAMPUS, IMMERSING THEMSELVES IN INDEPENDENT LIVING INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. STUDENTS LEARN AND PRACTICE BUDGETING, GROCERY SHOPPING, COOKING, SOCIALIZING, UTILIZING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND SELF-CARE. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS STUDENTS' COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. INTRODUCING YOUNG ADULTS TO A BROAD SET OF EXPERIENCES PREPARES THEM FOR INDEPENDENCE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WORK SKILLS: EACH YEAR ROUGHLY 75,000 YOUNG AMERICANS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TURN 18 AND FEEL UNSURE HOW TO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM IS ESTIMATED AT 90% NATIONWIDE ACCORDING TO A 2013 REPORT IN THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY. MERISTEM'S WORK SKILLS PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS AS THEY MASTER THE FINER POINTS OF PUNCTUALITY, RELIABILITY, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT/EXPECTATIONS AND TEACHABILITY. THEY ALSO LEARN ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AS EMPLOYEES IN GENERAL AS WELL AS THEIR RIGHTS AS EMPLOYEES WITH A DISABILITY, THE RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS, WORKPLACE SAFETY, SELF-ADVOCACY IN THE WORKPLACE, MANAGING STRESS AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WORK/LIFE BALANCE. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES EXPOSING STUDENTS TO THE BUSINESS WORLD THROUGH TOP-LEVEL PROFESSIONALS WHERE THEY GAIN REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH MERISTEM'S ON-CAMPUS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES OR THE OFFSITE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WHICH MATCHES MOTIVATED YOUNG ADULTS TO OUTSIDE PAID EMPLOYMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON IT'S WEBSITE AND OTHER INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RECORDS OF RESTRICTED FUNDS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MONITORED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBER MARC TURTLETAUB HAVE AN EXTERNAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS PREPARED BY A FIRM OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS SET OUT IN THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS AND PROMPTLY DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE COMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OBTAINS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION AND EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B

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Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,364,900
Liabilities
$1,361,663
Net assets
$5,003,237
Revenue
$6,407,783
Expenses
$7,834,090
Net income
-$1,426,307
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.36$1.36$5.00$6.41$7.83$1.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.03$0.60$6.43$5.67$6.83$1.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.06$0.47$7.59$4.25$5.57$1.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.22$0.31$8.91$9.02$5.00$4.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.60$1.26$4.34$4.52$4.48$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.22$0.93$4.29$5.65$5.39$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.65$0.38$4.27$6.12$5.67$0.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.40$0.38$4.02$6.18$5.27$0.91
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$0.43$3.27$4.89$4.71$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$0.20$3.23$4.32$2.96$1.36
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.97$0.75$2.22$0.62$1.06$0.44