2026-06-17T12:56:39-05:00 2025-12-31 341874260 CBIZ Advisors LLC 700 West 47th Street Suite 1100 Kansas City MO 64112 990 2025-01-01 841093341 Mercy's Gate MERC 7192777470 4360 Montebello Dr 300 Colorado Springs CO 80918 John Serio Executive Director 7192777470 2026-06-17 1 LISA BURKE P00220718 8169455500 2026-06-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z John Serio 4360 Montebello Dr 300 Colorado Springs CO 80918 1541708 0 X mercysgatecs.org X 1987 CO For people in crisis, we offer relief, the hope of the gospel, and a vision for restoration. 7 6 10 600 0 0 1451756 1500794 28939 24435 20621 16479 0 0 1501316 1541708 722346 767858 0 0 354164 407980 4650 0 159642 291492 298900 1372652 1474738 128664 66970 1528218 1756040 76580 237432 1451638 1518608 X For people in crisis, we offer relief, the hope of the Gospel, and a vision for restoration. 0 0 1171674 767858 24435 Mercy's Gate serves anyone living in EL Paso County who's facing a financial or life crisis. We offer short-term relief to stabilize their circumstances. Our services are practical housing assistance, utilities assistance, food, etc. A neighbor meets one-on-one with a volunteer advocate, who can give them a full range of services. This assistance often opens a door to share the gospel of Jesus and gives neighbors a hope and vision for a restored future.(Continued on Schedule O)Mercy's Gate Mission: For people in crisis, we offer relief, the hope of the gospel, and vision for restoration. In 2025 we fulfilled this mission, serving 17,940 people and providing 41,722 points of service to our Neighbors in El Paso County.Mercy's Gate Services:I. Financial Assistance - 2,748 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Housing Assistance: Mercy's Gate provides help with rent or mortgage one time per year.b. Utility Assistance: Mercy's Gate administers the Utility Company grant to pay the neghbors utility bill one time per year. 2. Food Pantry - 16,803 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Food Pantry: Mercy's Gate provides a three day supply of food for the household. Open 5 days, weekly.3. Vouchers - 7,045 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Medical: Mercy's Gate provides vouchers to help with Medical Expenses, Medical Needs and Vision Assistance.b. Clothing and Household: Mercy's Gate provides ARC or Goodwill Vouchers. c. Transportation: Mercy's Gate provides Bus Tokens and Gas Vouchers. 4. Compassion Services - 4,267 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. Prayer and Counselingb. Hope of the Gospel c. Community Referrals to meet Neighbors' needs5. Seasonal Services - 10,859 Neighbors received assistance in 2025a. VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistanceb. Backpack Bash: Facilitate new backpacks & resource distribution to students from local school districtsc. Thanksgiving Baskets: Facilitate Thanksgiving meal distribution to families in need through local churches 1171674 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CO X X The Organization 7192777470 4360 Montebello Dr 300 Colorado Springs CO 80918 John Serio Exec Director (as of 6/1/25) 40.00 X X 45610 0 38561 Jason Dilger Exec Director (Thru 5/30/25) 40.00 X X 99500 0 34926 Jerry Reinsma Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Baird Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eddie white Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jacy Mautz Member 1.00 X X 0 0 0 James Hagerman Member (Term Start 10/23/25) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Waddell Member 1.00 X X 0 0 0 145110 0 73487 0 0 0 0 0 15000 1485794 438779 1500794 Application fees 624100 24435 24435 24435 16479 16479 1541708 24435 0 16479 767858 767858 219056 136923 46357 35776 4849 4849 152964 93488 33857 25619 4694 2875 1083 736 26417 16178 6096 4143 17011 17011 93495 38188 3545 51762 58625 26764 25985 5876 11424 5141 2856 3427 67176 59283 3946 3947 8969 6727 1794 448 15184 13400 892 892 Fundraising expense 27016 27016 1474738 1171674 143422 159642 220078 140756 1172431 1303523 66657 82012 10273 8176 6571 18607 135532 132095 10366 3437 41842 199529 1528218 1756040 38738 43203 37842 194229 76580 237432 X 1338336 1426621 113302 91987 1451638 1518608 1528218 1756040 66970 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 1761078 1612569 1657934 1451756 1500794 7984131 1761078 1612569 1657934 1451756 1500794 7984131 127212 7856919 647 4649 17310 20621 16479 59706 8043837 53374 0.97680 0.97640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 87824 87824 0 47708 44271 3437 3437 Lease deposits 5500 Right-of-use assets 194029 199529 Lease liabilities 194229 194229 X Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code from tax on income derived from donations, income generated by activities carried on in furtherance of its exempt purpose and certain other specified income and, in addition, is qualified to receive tax deductible contributions. The Organization has been determined a publicly supported organization and not to be a private foundation. The Organization's information returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed. As of December 31, 2025, the information returns for 2022 through 2025 are considered open for Internal Revenue Service examination. 1 Food, Clothing & Supplies 30048 57905 436854 FMV Food, Clothing & Supplies Medical Assistance 1022 36083 0 N/A N/A Housing Assistance 1218 213091 0 N/A N/A Transportation Assistance 3637 23925 0 N/A N/A Part I, Line 2: Mercy's Gate maintains files for each individual receiving assistance. The file includes verification of the award criteria and amount awarded. Noncash award usage is monitored internally when Mercy's Gate disburses award funds directly to agencies on behalf of the individuals. Cash assistance requires an application to be completed each time cash assistance is requested. Cash assistance is generally given in small amounts and no further monitoring is practical. Utilities assistance is provided through Energy Outreach Colorado and Project COPE administered through the Colorado Springs Utilities Foundation. These programs provide utilities payment assistance to families and individuals struggling financially due to a personal crisis or emergency. Mercy's Gate serves as a partner agency working directly with customer applicants seeking assistance through the programs. Utilities assistance granted is transferred within the Colorado Springs Utilities system. Through this essential service, Mercy's Gate obtained relief for 523 households (1,520 individuals) valued at $307,762 during calendar year 2025. Preparation of 1,626 tax returns for low-income households was provided through the VITA program with an estimated value of $487,800 during calendar year 2025. X 11050 Thrift Value X 17909 418659 Fair Market Value X Supplies 2146 7145 Fair Market Value X Gift cards 24 1925 Face value 0 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The amounts listed in column (B) represent the total number of recipients as opposed to the total number of contributions or items contributed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board of Directors reviews Form 990. Once the review is complete, any necessary changes are made, and approval is given, the form is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Mercy's Gate has a written conflict of interest policy that each board member is required to read and sign. Annually, the board offers an opportunity during a regular board meeting for board members to review, discuss, sign, and turn in the conflict of interest document. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The compensation for the Executive Director includes review and approval by the independent board of directors, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision in board meeting minutes. The governing board also approves the annual budget, which includes estimated compensation for other employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Financial statements are posted on the ECFA website as well as Mercy's Gate website at mercysgatecs.org. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the review of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.