MERGE OPPORTUNITIES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MERGE OPPORTUNITIES INC

EIN 88-1698309 · Human Service Organizations (P20)

What they do

to Empower Individuals In Underserved Communities to Overcome Workforce Barriers Through Preparation and Connections to Career Opportunities.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $52.50 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

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

37.53%of revenue went to mission work52.5% of expenses · Program services

20.01%of revenue went to fundraising28.0% of expenses

$71.48spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

13.94%of revenue went to management and office costs19.5% of expenses

$0.55in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

96.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $80,000 for ERIN EARLYWINE (ED & SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$618,384

Mission workProgram services$232,08037.53% of revenue52.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$86,22213.94% of revenue19.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$123,72320.01% of revenue28.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$176,35928.52% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$442,02571.48% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$618,384

Expenses$442,025

Annual surplus $176,359 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)$232,080 · 52.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$86,222 · 19.5% of expenses

Fundraising$123,723 · 28.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$618,384

Expenses$442,025

Assets$243,016

Contributions$594,376

Mission work (program services)$232,080

Fundraising$123,723

Management and general$86,222

Accounting fees$5,398

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ERIN EARLYWINEED & SECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $80,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

ERIN EARLYWINEED & SECRETARY

ANDRE WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER

BARRY VINCEPRESIDENT

EMMA KINGBOARD MEMBER

LAMARR BANKSBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL NELSONVICE PRESIDENT

MOLLY AHADPOURBOARD MEMBER

SARAH BENNETTTREASURER

SCOTT LEWISBOARD MEMBER

SHEHAB MOHAMMADBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2022
Location: 3760 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 260, LONG BEACH, CA 90806
County: Orange
In care of: Barry Vince
Primary officer: Barry Vince, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(949) 799-6333

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ONE TEAM ACCOUNTING INCORPORATED
NTEE classification: Human Service Organizations (P20)
IRS tax category: Human Service Organizations