Program areas at MERIL
Consumer directed services that allow for the provision of personal care attendant services to individuals who may otherwise have to live in a nursing home or other institutional setting. Independent Living services that assists persons with disabilities to gain independence through advocacy, training, information and referrals. Individuals also received assistance in order to acquire materials or improve conditions that will allow them to be less dependent upon others. 313 people were assisted through consumers directed services.
Independent Living program is designed to help individuals with disabilities live independently as possible and participate as they choose in the community. Clients do this by accessing one or more of the five core services: advocacy, Independent Living skills training, information and referral, peer support, and transition services. 404 people were assisted through Independent Living services.
The in-home program allows meril's licensed nurses to help with medication setups, diabetic nail care, skin monitoring, and vital sign checks. Meril's trained personal care attendants (pcas) assist participants with personal care tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and bathing. 135 people were assisted through the in-home program.
Who funds Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at MERIL
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Deann Young | Interim Chief Executive Officer | $10,154 | 2023-06-30 |
| Robert Honan | Chief Executive Officer | $97,772 | 2023-06-30 |
| Ashley Tucker | Director of Programs | | 2024-02-09 |
| Emily Bravo | Board Chair | $0 | 2024-03-12 |
| Chris Fagan | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 19 more key personnel |
Financials for MERIL
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $283,917 | $260,965 | 8.8% |
| Program services | $3,832,749 | $3,049,858 | 25.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $3,150 | $22,764 | -86.2% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-330,902 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $3,788,914 | $3,333,587 | 13.7% |
Organizations like MERIL
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Arc of Pennsylvania | 501(c)(3) | Lemoyne, PA | $3,609,409 |
| Able South Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $6,937,581 |
| The Arc of Massachusetts | 501(c)(3) | Waltham, MA | $1,691,583 |
| Vermont Center for Independent Living | 501(c)(3) | Montpelier, VT | $3,322,380 |
| Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled (DMC) | 501(c)(3) | Anaheim, CA | $4,143,129 |
| Envision Creative Support for People with Developmental Disabilities | 501(c)(3) | Evans, CO | $7,980,004 |
| Smith Agency | 501(c)(3) | Aurora, CO | $18,577,149 |
| The Arc of Washington State | 501(c)(3) | Olympia, WA | $2,190,165 |
| Center for Independent Living of South Florida | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $1,690,015 |
| New Vistas | 501(c)(3) | Santa Fe, NM | $2,593,007 |
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsDevelopmentally disabled centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousingDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 4420 S 40th St
- Saint Joseph, MO 64503
- Metro area
- St. Joseph, MO-KS
- County
- Buchanan County, MO
- Website URL
- meril.org/Â
- Phone
- (816) 279-8558
- Facebook page
- MERIL4UÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 43-1667582
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P82: Developmentally Disabled Centers and Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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