MERAKEY IDD PHILADELPHIA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MERAKEY IDD PHILADELPHIA

EIN 22-2454140 · Developmentally Disabled Centers (P82)

What they do

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED to SERVE ALL FUNCTIONING LEVELS of INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO RESIDE PRIMARILY IN THE PHILADELPHIA METROPOLITAN AREA. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL, OUTPATIENT and ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

89.7%of expenses went to mission work75.80% of revenue

$84.51spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

10.3%of expenses went to management and office costs8.70% of revenue

$0.33in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $146,988 for FOLU AKINMADE (SUPERVISING COUNSELOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services89.7% of expenses75.80% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs10.3% of expenses8.70% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.0% of expenses

Total expenses84.50% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202489.7% mission

202388.7% mission

202289.8% mission

202190.7% mission

202090.6% mission

201990.2% mission

201889.6% mission

201790.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$51,262,685

Expenses$43,322,790

Annual surplus $7,939,895 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$38,873,376 · 89.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$4,449,414 · 10.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$51,262,685

Expenses$43,322,790

Assets$14,455,631

Income$51,262,922

Mission work (program services)$38,873,376

Management and general$4,449,414

Accounting fees$36,743

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

FOLU AKINMADESUPERVISING COUNSELOR · 38 hrs/week $146,988Base $121,506 · Other $25,482

DEBORAH BRISCOEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 38 hrs/week $141,462Base $122,041 · Other $19,421

LATIFAH ROACHPROGRAM LEAD · 38 hrs/week $136,998Base $127,555 · Other $9,443

MICHELLE DANIELSSUPERVISING COUNSELOR · 38 hrs/week $133,048Base $115,757 · Other $17,291

MUSA KARGBOSUPERVISING COUNSELOR · 38 hrs/week $112,315Base $110,719 · Other $1,596

DERRICK YACOVELLITREASURER/SECRETARY/CFO $45,661Base · Other $45,661

LEAH PASONDIRECTOR/CPO $26,041Base · Other $26,041

BETTY BOYDVICE PRESIDENT/VP,IDD · 1 hrs/week $20,841Base · Other $20,841

ELISE TRETOLADIRECTOR/SVP, IDD THRU 11/24 $6,355Base · Other $6,355

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

FOLU AKINMADESUPERVISING COUNSELOR

DEBORAH BRISCOEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LATIFAH ROACHPROGRAM LEAD

MICHELLE DANIELSSUPERVISING COUNSELOR

MUSA KARGBOSUPERVISING COUNSELOR

DERRICK YACOVELLITREASURER/SECRETARY/CFO

LEAH PASONDIRECTOR/CPO

BETTY BOYDVICE PRESIDENT/VP,IDD

ELISE TRETOLADIRECTOR/SVP, IDD THRU 11/24

ROBERT NIX III ESQPRESIDENT

SYLVIA PURNELLDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1983
Location: 620 E GERMANTOWN PIKE, LAFAYETTE HILL, PA 19444
County: Montgomery
In care of: DERRICK YACOVELLI
Primary officer: DERRICK YACOVELLI, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcontact@merakey.org Phone(610) 260-4600

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Developmentally Disabled Centers (P82)
IRS tax category: Developmentally Disabled Centers