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Merrick, Inc.

Our mission is to empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities, and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams.

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 2/16/2011
3210 Labore Road
St. Paul, MN 55110
Phone: (651)789-6200
Fax: (651)770-7512
EIN 41-0991279
Principal Staff John Wayne Barker, Executive Director
General Information
Board Chair Bill Mahre
Number of Board Members 18
Board meetings with quorum 4
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 14.25
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
Impact our organization made in the previous year includes: 1. YTD we are meeting excess revenue projections and have implemented one (1) new social enterprise contract. 2. In CY '10, 99.57% of the 235 client respondents answered "Yes" to the question - "I receive the services Merrick agrees to give me?" 3. As an example, in 2010, 96 self-advocates voted with 10 voting for the first time.
Current Goals
The Board of Trustees has approved the following strategic company goals: 1. Ensure financial strength and diversify revenue sources. 2. Achieve client choices through service options. 3. Maximize the visibility, outreach, and contributions of Merrick, Inc., in the community.
Community or Constituency Served
Adults with developmental disabilities.
Geographic Area Served
Twin Cities metropolitan area with a focus on Ramsey and Washington Counties.
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $5,795,858 84.8%
Management: $1,036,398 15.2%
Fundraising: $0 %

Unrestricted Net Assets

2009 2008 2007
End of Year: $2,643,086 $2,457,755 $2,400,076
Beginning of Year $2,457,755 $2,400,076 $2,189,238
Difference $185,331 $57,679 $210,838
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $2,643,086
Based on information provided on 2007 to 2009
Financials

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