Civic Intelligence

Be Merciful

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-3951201

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 13, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
1489 Rose Center RdFenton, MI 48430

(313) 999-1482

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

36th percentile

-3.3%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-68%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$4,733

Down $10,178 (-68%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$4,733

Down $10,178 (-68%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$303,939

Up $93,957 (+45%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$314,117

Up $94,701 (+43%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$10,178

Down $744 (-7.9%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $14,911Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $14,9112022Assets 2023: $4,733Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $4,7332023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$4,733
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$4,733
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $209,982Expenses 2022: $219,416Net Income 2022: -$9,4342022Revenue 2023: $303,939Expenses 2023: $314,117Net Income 2023: -$10,1782023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$303,939
Expenses$314,117
Net Income-$10,178
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$303,939
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To build Churches on the Mission Field

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,911$4,733▼ $10,178
Total Assets$14,911$4,733▼ $10,178
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$14,911$4,733▼ $10,178
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,911$4,733▼ $10,178
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,911$4,733▼ $10,178
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eli PopaOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$303,939
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-10,178
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$314,117
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$312,939--$312,939
Office Expenses$390--$390
Total Functional Expenses$314,117$0$0$314,117
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Form 990 is provided to any potemntial donor upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Form 990 is available to any potential donor upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Be Merciful
EIN
83-3951201
Address
1489 Rose Center Rd, Fenton, MI 48430

Signing Officer

Name
Eli Popa
Title
Officer
Phone
3139991482
Signed
2024-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Donald W Strom CPA PC
Address
900 Victors Way Ste 325, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Preparer
Donald Strom
Phone
7349730420
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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,733
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4,733
Revenue
$303,939
Expenses
$314,117
Net income
-$10,178
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$3.04$3.14$0.10
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.00$0.15$2.10$2.19$0.09