Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manheim, Pennsylvania, registered in 1984, with $36,855 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
135 Shellyland Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545 EIN 23-2121806 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2025)
$37K
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$27K
Net assets
$472K
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.
B
—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 Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating211 mo reserves · +27% 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 Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc: 211 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a B+ 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 Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc— 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 Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 135 Shellyland Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545
- City
- Manheim
- State
- Pennsylvania
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31K (FY2011) to $37K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $3,817Net assets $472K
Operating margin
27.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$476K
Total liabilities
$3,817
Net assets
$472K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,855▲4.8% | $26,832▼18.9% | $471,870▲8.7% | $475,687▲8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $35,172▲31.3% | $33,102▲16.7% | $434,135▲4.8% | $437,735▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $26,787▼10.2% | $28,377▼3.0% | $414,431▲10.7% | $418,444▲10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $29,832▲11.9% | $29,245▲44.8% | $374,214▼17.0% | $377,727▼16.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $26,653▲9.7% | $20,192▼26.1% | $450,850▲9.6% | $453,649▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $24,300▼52.1% | $27,330▼11.3% | $411,247▼4.0% | $415,497▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $50,756▲54.9% | $30,827▲1.4% | $428,477▲14.3% | $429,977▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $32,765▼18.8% | $30,407▼85.1% | $374,845▼9.6% | $380,305▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $40,369▼36.3% | $203,943▲700% | $414,826▼23.3% | $457,680▼15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $63,331▼65.6% | $25,486▲11.3% | $540,792▲2.6% | $542,202▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,845▲458% | $22,907▲34.5% | $527,314▲40.2% | $532,299▲41.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,972▲4.8% | $17,033▼17.3% | $376,221▲20.6% | $377,361▲20.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $31,473 | $20,588 | $311,868 | $313,636 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $20K total
2 grants to Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2121806, based in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc's EIN?
- Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2121806.
- How much revenue does Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc report?
- Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc reported $36,855 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Merit Shop Training & Research Center Inc (EIN 23-2121806) 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.