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Microenterprise Resources Initiatives & Training

Merit
  • Keizer, OR
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2008
  • EIN: 41-2247717

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$270k (2023)

Expenses
$221k (2023)

Total Assets
$36.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,261
Expenses
$220,860
Net Income
$49,401
Net Assets
$26,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $242,851
89.9%
Program Services $27,410
10.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,000
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,092
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,649
Total Liabilities $9,996
Net Assets $26,653
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Vasquez (Executive Director) $69,399 $0 $1,250
Sara Curiel Parez (President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Caballero (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maria Elena Guerra (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Pool (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$158,688
Expenses
$279,094
Net Income
-$120,406
Net Assets
-$22,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,951
90.1%
Program Services $15,737
9.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,299
25.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,098
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,746
Total Liabilities $58,494
Net Assets -$22,748
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Vasquez (Executive Director) $71,591 $0 $2,499
Sara Curiel Parez (President) $0 $0 $0
Quinn Burke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jose Garcia (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Brightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$337,001
Expenses
$288,171
Net Income
$48,830
Net Assets
$97,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,511
93.6%
Program Services $21,490
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,973
64.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,346
Total Liabilities $126,688
Net Assets $97,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Vasquez (Executive Director) $78,175 $0 $0
Sara Curiel Paez (President) $0 $0 $0
Quinn Burke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jose Garcia (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Brightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claudia Maciel (Program Coordinator & Ida Specialist) $0 $0 $0
Alex Salazar (Program Manager) $0 $0 $0
Hugo Munoz (Fund Development) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,388
Expenses
$298,041
Net Income
-$16,653
Net Assets
$20,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,605
99.0%
Program Services $2,783
1.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,299
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,820
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,593
Total Liabilities $4,825
Net Assets $20,768
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Genevieve Sheridan (Outgoing Executive Directo) $52,488 $0 $0
Victor Vasquez (Executive Director) $16,811 $0 $0
Sara Curiel Paez (President) $0 $0 $0
Quinn Burke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jose Garcia (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Brightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,609
Expenses
$298,192
Net Income
-$55,583
Net Assets
$37,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $236,384
97.4%
Program Services $6,225
2.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,299
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,531
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,934
Total Liabilities $5,513
Net Assets $37,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Genevieve Sheridan (Outgoing Executive Director) $52,488 $0 $0
Victor Vasquez (Interim Executive Director) $16,811 $0 $0
Sara Curiel Paez (President) $0 $0 $0
Quinn Burke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jose Garcia (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Brightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kaydee Kreitlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,935
Expenses
$329,473
Net Income
-$172,538
Net Assets
$24,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,173
98.2%
Program Services $2,762
1.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,301
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,734
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,761
Total Liabilities $71,317
Net Assets $24,444

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$375,485
Expenses
$285,268
Net Income
$90,217
Net Assets
$196,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $359,896
95.8%
Program Services $15,589
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $298,532
Total Liabilities $101,550
Net Assets $196,982

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,903
Expenses
$263,609
Net Income
$28,294
Net Assets
$99,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $282,210
96.7%
Program Services $9,693
3.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,215
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,023
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,271
Total Liabilities $34,411
Net Assets $99,860

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$195,345
Expenses
$179,285
Net Income
$16,060
Net Assets
$86,992
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,100
95.3%
Program Services $9,245
4.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,692
32.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,063
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,512
Total Liabilities $3,520
Net Assets $86,992

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,124
Expenses
$234,749
Net Income
-$38,625
Net Assets
$70,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,974
86.7%
Program Services $26,150
13.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,772
24.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,746
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,048
Total Liabilities $28,416
Net Assets $70,632

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,581
Expenses
$204,704
Net Income
$8,877
Net Assets
$109,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,996
95.0%
Program Services $10,585
5.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,756
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,358
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,729
Total Liabilities $26,472
Net Assets $109,257

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,372
Expenses
$236,931
Net Income
$42,441
Net Assets
$100,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $269,779
96.6%
Program Services $9,593
3.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,644
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,196
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,380
Total Liabilities $90,000
Net Assets $100,380

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$183,301
Expenses
$183,468
Net Income
-$167
Net Assets
$54,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,816
43.0%
Program Services $104,485
57.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,920
Total Liabilities $87,493
Net Assets $54,427

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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