DIVINE MERCY RELIGIOUS SHOP MINISTRIES INC Charity Report

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DIVINE MERCY RELIGIOUS SHOP MINISTRIES INC

EIN 82-2561448 · Roman Catholic (X22)

What they do

The Corporation (Divine Mercy Religious Shop Ministries Inc) is Organized and Shall Be Operated Exclusively for Religious and Charitable Purposes and Not for Pecuniary Profit or Financial Gain. Without Limiting The Generality of The Foregoing, The Corporation Shall Promote The Roman Catholic Faith By Aiding and Assisting In The Dissemination of Faith-based Beliefs, Information, Materials, and Items Through Such Means Including, But Not Limited To, The Circulation, Donation and Sales of Religious, Educational, and Faith-related Materials and Items; The Conducting, Hosting and Sponsoring of Faith-based Classes, Discussions, Meetings, Events and Website; The Encouragement and Support of Vocations to The Roman Catholic Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious Life; and The Promotion and Support of Such Other Activities and Organizations Conducted Consistent With The Teachings of The Magisterium of The Roman Catholic Church.

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They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

1,844.78%of revenue went to mission work75.8% of expenses · Program services

$2,432.19spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

587.40%of revenue went to management and office costs24.2% of expenses

$7.73in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$786

Mission workProgram services$14,5001,844.78% of revenue75.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$4,617587.40% of revenue24.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$19,1172,432.19% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2020CurrentExpense mix: 75.8% mission · 24.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 2,432.19% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 81.2% mission · 18.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 140.30% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 9.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.70% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$786

Expenses$19,117

Annual shortfall $18,331 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$14,500 · 75.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$4,617 · 24.2% of expenses

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Revenue$786

Expenses$19,117

Assets$147,804

Contributions$1

Mission work (program services)$14,500

Management and general$4,617

Accounting fees$1,600

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

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

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (7)

HERMANN UNVERICHTTREASURER

JOSE RIVERAINTERNAL CONTROLLER

LINDA PLUMMERDIRECTOR

MICHAEL CLAYTONCHAIR OF THE BOARD

MICHAEL FLANAGANSECRETARY

PATRICA COSTDIRECTOR

THOMAS DIVINCENZOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

About this charity

Recognized since: May 2020
Location: 65 MARTHA ST, SPENCERPORT, NY 14559
County: Monroe
In care of: Thomas DiVincenzo
Primary officer: Thomas DiVincenzo, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(585) 352-5485

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: July 1, 2020
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Roman Catholic (X22)
IRS tax category: Roman Catholic
Revocation date: November 15, 2024