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Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$56.3M
Program Spending
84%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$765.7K
Total Expenses
▼$57.2M
Total Assets
$28.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$25.8M
Net Assets
$2.2M
Officer Compensation
→$911K
Other Salaries
$28.5M
Investment Income
$34.4K
Fundraising
▼$82.1K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$110M
Awards Found
9
Department of Health and Human Services
$40.9M
RESIDENTIAL (SHELTER AND/OR TRANSITIONAL FOSTER CARE) SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN-LICENSED AND TEXAS-EXEMPT AND FLORIDA-DELICENSED ONLY
Department of Health and Human Services
$22.7M
RESIDENTIAL SHELTER SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$16.9M
START WITH HOPE RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$9M
START WITH HOPE RTC PROGRAM FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.2M
RESIDENTIAL (LONG TERM FOSTER CARE) SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.2M
RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$3.7M
RESIDENTIAL (GROUP HOME, SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL FOSTER CARE) SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN - MERCYFIRST IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESIDENTIAL SHELTER PROGRAM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT (ORR) THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY CARE AND SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN ARRIVING IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS. THE PROGRAM ENSURES CHILDREN RECEIVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WHILE IDENTIFYING AND VETTING SUITABLE SPONSORS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO SAFELY REUNITE CHILDREN WITH VETTED SPONSORS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAINTAINING ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Department of Health and Human Services
$2.4M
HOME STUDY AND POST RELEASE SERVICES FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN
Department of Health and Human Services
$2M
START WITH HOPE- HOME STUDY POST RELEASE SERVICES
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
8
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.7M | No | 2026-03-31 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.2M | No | 2025-03-31 |
| 2023 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $13.3M | No | 2024-11-04 |
| 2022 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $15M | Yes | 2024-05-28 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $11.3M | Yes | 2022-09-29 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $13.1M | Yes | 2021-09-28 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $12.9M | Yes | 2020-03-30 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $10.9M | Yes | 2019-03-28 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $11M | Yes | 2018-03-27 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $9.2M | Yes | 2017-03-30 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$13.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$15M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$11.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$13.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$12.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$10.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$11M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$9.2M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $56.3M | $765.7K | $57.2M | $28.1M | $2.2M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $48.3M | $474K | $50.7M | $31.1M | $5.5M |
| 2021 | $46.4M | $2M | $50.1M | $24.6M | $2.4M |
| 2020 | $46.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Renee Skolaski | President/ceo | 35 | $287.8K | $0 | $35.6K | $323.5K |
| Jacqueline Mckelvey | Chief Program Officer | 35 | $186.4K | $0 | $11.6K | $198K |
| Achim Kretschmer | Chief Technology Officer | 35 | $155.8K | $0 | $35.6K | $191.4K |
| Brian J Hecker | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Mckenzie | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin J Shine | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Venuti | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Gildea | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Bulacan | Contracted CFO Thru Feb 2024 | 35 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Renee Skolaski
President/ceo
$323.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$287.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$35.6K
Jacqueline Mckelvey
Chief Program Officer
$198K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$186.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.6K
Achim Kretschmer
Chief Technology Officer
$191.4K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$155.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$35.6K
Brian J Hecker
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marc Mckenzie
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin J Shine
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Venuti
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Gildea
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Arthur Bulacan
Contracted CFO Thru Feb 2024
$0
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Phillip | Physician | 35 | $180.8K | $0 | $9,712 | $190.5K |
| Joanne Cordaro | SVP Of Human Resources | 35 | $148.8K | $0 | $13.5K | $162.3K |
| Sakina Hayden Hidalgo | Nurse Psychiatric Practitioner | 35 | $136.3K | $0 |
Gabrielle Phillip
Physician
$190.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$180.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,712
Joanne Cordaro
SVP Of Human Resources
$162.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$148.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.5K
Sakina Hayden Hidalgo
Nurse Psychiatric Practitioner
$160.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$136.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Belyea | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harold Thomas | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Jewett | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Little | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Male | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Travers | Trustee | 3 |
Darcy Belyea
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Harold Thomas
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Jewett
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $754.2K |
| $46.9M |
| $24.6M |
| $6M |
| 2019 | $46.8M | $1.6M | $45.5M | $20.9M | $6.3M |
| 2018 | $46.7M | $1M | $46.6M | $19M | $5M |
| 2017 | $46.6M | $1.4M | $46.4M | $20.2M | $4.9M |
| 2016 | $45.2M | $729.2K | $45.4M | $19.2M | $4.7M |
| 2015 | $43.3M | $1.2M | $43.3M | $19.7M | $4.9M |
| 2014 | $42.2M | $990K | $42.3M | $18.3M | $4.9M |
| 2013 | $44.5M | $706.1K | $44.8M | $20.4M | $5M |
| 2012 | $45.1M | $1.2M | $45.6M | $20.5M | $5.4M |
| 2011 | $45.8M | $766K | $44M | $22M | $6M |
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| $24.6K |
| $160.9K |
| Kristen Mckasty | Nurse Sprvs/nurse Practitioner | 35 | $141.7K | $0 | $13.5K | $155.1K |
| Talya Gilaad | Psychiatrist | 35 | $145K | $0 | $31 | $145.1K |
| Samantha Mehlman | Nurse Psychiatric Practitioner | 35 | $144.3K | $0 | $31 | $144.3K |
Kristen Mckasty
Nurse Sprvs/nurse Practitioner
$155.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$141.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.5K
Talya Gilaad
Psychiatrist
$145.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$145K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31
Samantha Mehlman
Nurse Psychiatric Practitioner
$144.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$144.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Photeine Anagnostopoulos | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda Maco | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sr Alicia Zapata | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sr Margaret Dempsey | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sr Maureen Jessnik | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William May | Trustee | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Keith Little
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ken Male
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Travers
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Photeine Anagnostopoulos
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rhonda Maco
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sr Alicia Zapata
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sr Margaret Dempsey
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sr Maureen Jessnik
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William May
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0