M E R R A G
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
M E R R A G is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1993, with $8,611 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
595 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 EIN 77-0339622 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$8,611
▲ 315.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$95K
Net assets
$44K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for M E R R A G— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -1002% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For M E R R A G: 6 mo reserves · -1002% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for M E R R A G— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For M E R R A G: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 595 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $18K (FY2012) to $8,611 (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2Net assets $44K
Operating margin
-1001.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$2
Net assets
$44K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,611▲316% | $94,857▲595% | $44,297▼66.1% | $44,299▼66.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $2,072▼83.0% | $13,655▲3.3% | $130,543▼8.1% | $130,544▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $12,184▼29.5% | $13,216▼10.8% | $142,126▼1.2% | $142,126▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $17,290▼34.3% | $14,821▼9.8% | $143,921▲1.7% | $143,921▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $26,320▲69.0% | $16,434▼42.6% | $141,452▲7.5% | $141,452▲7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $15,575▼20.7% | $28,624▲99.4% | $131,566▼9.0% | $131,566▼9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $19,642▲45.4% | $14,355▼30.0% | $144,615▲3.8% | $144,615▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $13,511▼37.1% | $20,516▼7.7% | $139,328▼4.8% | $139,328▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $21,482▼40.8% | $22,221▲19.8% | $146,333▼0.5% | $146,333▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $36,290▲101% | $18,554▲1.5% | $147,072▲13.7% | $147,072▲13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $18,062▼24.1% | $18,285▲30.4% | $129,336▼0.2% | $129,336▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $23,794▲33.9% | $14,026▼17.5% | $129,559▲8.2% | $129,559▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $17,773 | $17,001 | $119,791 | $119,791 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is M E R R A G a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. M E R R A G is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0339622, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is M E R R A G's EIN?
- M E R R A G's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0339622.
- How much revenue does M E R R A G report?
- M E R R A G reported $8,611 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does M E R R A G have?
- CharityIndex grades M E R R A G D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for M E R R A G (EIN 77-0339622) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.