STRATEGY STUDIO / PUBLIC DATA EXPLORER

MERCY CONNECTIONS INC: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
MERCY CONNECTIONS INC (EIN 03-0369962)
Tax period
2019-07-01 to 2020-06-30
Filed
2021-04-10
IRS object ID
202141009349300504
Schema version
2019v5.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2021-04-10T10:30:53-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2020-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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CityCOLCHESTERCityNm
State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2019-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN030369962EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlMERCBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone8028467063PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonLISA FALCONEPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone8028467063PhoneNum
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerLISA FALCONEPrincipalOfficerNm

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CityBURLINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,330,159GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.MERCYCONNECTIONS.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation2001FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateVTLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionMERCY CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND COMMUNITY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionMERCY CONNECTIONS IS AN EDUCATIONAL VALUES-DRIVEN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LIVING THE LEGACY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WITH AN ENDURING CONCERN FOR WOMEN. BY COMPASSIONATELY NURTURING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY, PEOPLE ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES.MissionDesc
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DescMERCY CONNECTIONS EXISTS AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE 75-YEAR HISTORY OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WHEN THEY CLOSED THE COLLEGE IN 2000. IT BEGAN IN 2001 TO PRESERVE THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MISSION OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MOST UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF VERMONT. MERCY CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY. MERCY CONNECTIONS OPERATES THREE WELL- ESTABLISHED, ROBUST PROGRAM AREAS, WHICH SERVE 400 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THESE INCLUDE: THE WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM (WSBP) IS A TRAILBLAZER AND LEADER IN PREPARING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. VERMONT JUSTICE AND MENTORING PROGRAM MATCHES TRAINED WOMEN VOLUNTEERS (MENTORS) WITH WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM (MENTEES) AND PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO WOMEN TRYING TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AFTER INCARCERATION. EDUCATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS (E&T) OFFERS A PORTFOLIO OF IN-DEPTH EDUCATION CLASSES, TUTORING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND A WEEKLY COMMUNITY LUNCH FOR WOMEN AND MEN SEEKING A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE TO WORK ON THEIR GOALS, SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND POSSIBLY MOST IMPORTANTLY, BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, ADULT EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PRACTICES THAT MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND EMPOWER THEM TO MOVE FORWARD. WE WELCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED AND OFTEN ISOLATED AND ADHERE TO THE PREMISE THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES DIGNITY, COMPASSION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.Desc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonALANA SHAWPersonNm
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (21 entries)

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LISA FALCONE
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DAWN ELLINWOOD
BOARD CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
MATT DALY
SECRETARY2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
SCOTT BOARDMAN
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ARLINE DUFFY
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
LACRETIA JOHNSON FLASH
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
YAEL FRIEDMAN
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SARAH GEORGE
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JOY HASTINGS
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ROSA LABOY-HERNANDEZ
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
KATHY LACROSS
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
MICHELL LANGLAIS
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JENNY NAYLOR
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ROWSHAN NEMAZEE PHD
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
HEIDI ST PETER M ED
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
MARY SULLIVAN
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
AMIT LODHA
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SUBHA LUCK
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
RAY ROULEAU
TRUSTEE2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
LOUISA WILLIAMS SCHIBLI
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LEANDRE WALDO
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Securities$278,600SecuritiesAmt

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Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

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Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

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Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

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Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$7,507ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$7,258FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$899TotalAmt
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Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

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Total$518TotalAmt
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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,036TotalAmt
Program Services$1,562ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$226ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$248FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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RESOURCE MATERIALS$1,662$1,662
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Management And General$1ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$105,570ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$114,997FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$727BOYAmt
EOY$350EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$34,099BOYAmt
EOY$417,122EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

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EOY$19,567EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$71,374LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
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Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,078BOYAmt
EOY$12,319EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$920,856BOYAmt
EOY$806,635EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,003,210BOYAmt
EOY$1,255,993EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$54,533BOYAmt
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Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$527BOYAmt
EOY$5,672EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$126,749EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$55,060BOYAmt
EOY$170,108EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$30,728BOYAmt
EOY$134,435EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$917,422BOYAmt
EOY$951,450EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$948,150BOYAmt
EOY$1,085,885EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$181,892ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$44,157NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedfalseFSAuditedInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$603,690CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$691,328CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$647,719CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$907,510CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,371,612TotalAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$603,690CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$691,328CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$647,719CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$907,510CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,371,612TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$113,392SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$3,258,220PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$22,326CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$18,279CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$18,269CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$14,478CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$94,793TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$3,466,405TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$496,501GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.93990PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.94760PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee EtcfalseAgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (true)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$904,089BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$25,800InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$124,000OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$4,753AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$801,136EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$959,716BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$65,631InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$116,270OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$4,988AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$904,089EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$995,307BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$119,129InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$147,281OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$7,439AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$959,716EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$954,815BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$137,929InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$91,450OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$5,987AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$995,307EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,040,427BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$4,504ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$49,159InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$132,783OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$6,492AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$954,815EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$71,374OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$59,055DepreciationAmt
Book Value$12,319BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$12,319TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2BFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMERCY CONNECTIONS HOLDS FISCAL AGENT FUNDS FOR GREATER BURLINGTON WOMEN'S FORUM AND WOMEN INVESTMENT NETWORK.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1WSBP 30THEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$34,945GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$34,945GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$950RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$2,810FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$2,303OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2JAZZ JAMEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$33,368GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$2,500CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$30,868GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$4,890RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$378FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2$1,400EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$568OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Total$68,313GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$2,500CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$65,813GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$5,840RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$3,188FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$1,400EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$2,871OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$13,299DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$52,514NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedfalseGrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeSCHOLARSHIPSGrantTypeTxt
Recipient6RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$6,630CashGrantAmt
Valuation Method UsedCASHValuationMethodUsedDesc

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONMERCY CONNECTIONS IS AN EDUCATIONAL VALUES-DRIVEN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LIVING THE LEGACY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WITH AN ENDURING CONCERN FOR WOMEN. BY COMPASSIONATELY NURTURING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY, PEOPLE ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES.
FORM 990MERCY CONNECTIONS, INC. HAS ELECTED TO VOLUNTARILY FILE A FORM 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, ALL COURSES SWITCHED TO ONLINE FORMAT IN THE LAST QUARTER OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AMERCY CONNECTIONS EXISTS AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE 75-YEAR HISTORY OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WHEN THEY CLOSED THE COLLEGE IN 2000. IT BEGAN IN 2001 TO PRESERVE THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MISSION OF TRINITY COLLEGE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MOST UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF VERMONT. MERCY CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY. MERCY CONNECTIONS OPERATES THREE WELL- ESTABLISHED, ROBUST PROGRAM AREAS, WHICH SERVE 400 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THESE INCLUDE: THE WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM (WSBP) IS A TRAILBLAZER AND LEADER IN PREPARING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. VERMONT JUSTICE AND MENTORING PROGRAM MATCHES TRAINED WOMEN VOLUNTEERS (MENTORS) WITH WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM (MENTEES) AND PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO WOMEN TRYING TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AFTER INCARCERATION. EDUCATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS (E&T) OFFERS A PORTFOLIO OF IN-DEPTH EDUCATION CLASSES, TUTORING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND A WEEKLY COMMUNITY LUNCH FOR WOMEN AND MEN SEEKING A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE TO WORK ON THEIR GOALS, SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND POSSIBLY MOST IMPORTANTLY, BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, ADULT EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PRACTICES THAT MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND EMPOWER THEM TO MOVE FORWARD. WE WELCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED AND OFTEN ISOLATED AND ADHERE TO THE PREMISE THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES DIGNITY, COMPASSION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BA DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE REVIEWED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH YEAR, THE BOARD IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF ANY BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT, THEY WOULD REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THAT SPECIFIC MATTER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ABOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
SISTERS OF MERCY NE COMMUNITY
15 HIGHLAND VIEW ROADCUMBERLANDRI02864861164387EXEMPTIONRI5011N/Afalse
US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
3211 4TH STREET NEWASHINGTONDC20017530119661EXEMPTIONDC5011N/Afalse
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd