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SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: UNDER ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. MERCYFIRST DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECORDED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. MERCYFIRST HAS FILED FOR AND RECEIVED INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT IS REQUIRED TO DO SO. ADDITIONALLY, MERCYFIRST HAS FILED IRS FORM 990 INFORMATION RETURNS, AS REQUIRED, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE RETURNS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE SO REQUIRED. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THERE WAS NO INTEREST OR PENALTY RECORDED OR INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. MERCYFIRST IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, MERCYFIRST WAS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. 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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: MERCY FIRST, A SPONSORED MINISTRY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, INSPIRES HOPE AND PROMOTES HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3: The following two programs are merged into program: Group care during FY2024: - Pregnant Teen and Parenting Program - Youth Development Programs FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: FAMILY SUPPORT AND PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT ASSIST AND SUPPORT PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS SO THAT THEY DEVELOP THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, AND PREVENT THEM FROM ENTERING FOSTER CARE. EXPENSES: $4,930,803. REVENUE: $5,355,873. INTEGRATED HEALTH PROGRAMS BLENDS MEDICAL CARE AND RELATED BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS, SUCH AS HAVING EXPERIENCED POVERTY, ABUSE, AND FAMILY STRESS IN THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH CHILD AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES, MERCY FIRST IS COMMITTED TO RESPONDING TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH'S MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. EXPENSES: $3,499,298. REVENUE: $3,771,856. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3: MERCYFIRST CONTRACTED WITH COMPANY: CAREY & CO. FOR OUTSOURCED CFO SERVICE. CONTRACTED CFO, ARTHUR BULACAN MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCES, PLANS, OR EXECUTES BUDGETS OR FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING. THE CFO WAS COMPENSATED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, CAREY & CO. The agreement was terminated on February 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION ARE THE PRESIDENT AND THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE MEMBERS HAVE ESTABLISHED THE SPONSOR COUNCIL AND HAVE DELEGATED CERTAIN POWERS TO THE COUNCIL. THEY MAY APPOINT OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL BOARD OR IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS, APPOINT THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL BOARD, APPOINT THE PRESIDENT/CEO UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL BOARD; REMOVE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS, THE PRESIDENT/CEO FOR VIOLATION OF THE MISSION OBJECTIVES OR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION MUST APPROVE CERTAIN PROPOSALS INCLUDING, THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION, THE AMOUNT OF DEBT TO BE INCURRED BY THE CORPORATION, AND THE AMOUNT OF ASSETS THAT CAN BE SOLD ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: A CPA FIRM WAS ENGAGED TO PREPARE THE 990. ALL TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE 990 IS REVIEWED WITH THE TRUSTEES AT A MONTHLY BOARD MEETING. THE REVIEW INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF GOVERNANCE PRACTICES. ADDITIONALLY AN OPERATIONAL REVIEW IS CONDUCTED TO HIGHLIGHT OPERATIONS, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ALL TRUSTEES ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECKLIST ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECKLIST ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED, AS OUTLINED IN THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION, BY A COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS ESTABLISHED CONSIDERING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES AS WELL AS SALARIES FOR CEOS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON AMOUNTS REPORTED ON 990S. THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE IS DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES AS WELL AS SALARIES FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATION BASED ON AMOUNTS REPORTED ON 990S AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO/PRESIDENT. ONCE APPROVED, SUCH DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. 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