At Merritt Business Solutions, we are dedicated to empowering nonprofits with the tools and support they need to make a lasting impact. Our expert team is here to guide you in building sustainable operations and achieving your mission with confidence.
Merritt & Watson Nonprofit Solutions provides specialized support services for youth and sports‑based nonprofit organizations. From administrative systems to state & IRS filings, compliance, and organizational structure, we help leaders build strong, sustainable operations so they can focus on what matters most — serving their communities.
You are no longer alone, support is here
Running a nonprofit shouldn’t require endless hours of research, paperwork, or guesswork. With the right support, you can focus on the reason you chose to volunteer in the first place — serving your community. Merritt & Watson provides expert guidance from start to finish, giving you a trusted partner who walks beside your organization throughout its entire life cycle. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
Our Guiding Principles
The values that guide how we serve nonprofits
Clarity
We think organizations do best when expectations, processes, and communication are clear. That’s why every tool and workflow we create is all about making things simpler and boosting confidence in nonprofit operations.
Integrity
We engage with integrity, openness, and accountability in every interaction. Nonprofits confidently rely on us to support their mission, we honor that trust with ethical and responsible guidance.
Community
Our mission focuses on empowering the communities we serve. partner with organizations that foster positive change sharing the same passion and commitment they demonstrate in their efforts.
Sustainability
We build systems that stand the test of time. Whether it’s governance, financial processes, or volunteer workflows, we focus on creating solutions that provide lasting stability instead of just quick fixes.
Collaboration
We think nonprofits do their best when people team up. Our partnership approach makes sure that boards, volunteers, and leaders feel backed, listened to, and ready to take on anything!
Empowerment
Our mission is to give nonprofits the tools, knowledge, and confidence to operate independently and effectively. We don’t just solve problems—we build capacity.
Practical, actionable solutions tailored to your organization’s mission including fundraising and volunteer support systems.
Streamlined systems, documentation, templates, Balance Sheet and day‑to‑day operational guidance.
Annual state & IRS reports, government filings, and nonprofit governance support.
Clear workflows, board support, and Robert’s Rules of Order expertise.
Our Services
01.Nonprofit Formation Package
Launch your sports program or community initiative with a comprehensive nonprofit startup. This service guides you through essential steps, from initial setup to organizational structure, ensuring you establish a solid foundation for future success and fundraising.
02.Annual Compliance Filing
Ensure your organization remains in good standing with accurate and timely annual filings for both the IRS and your state. We handle the complex paperwork, allowing you to focus on your mission without the stress of regulatory deadlines and potential penalties.
03.Financial Record Management
Maintain precise and organized financial records crucial for transparency and grant applications. This service covers bookkeeping, budget tracking, and essential recordkeeping, providing clear insights into your organization's financial health. Unlike other providers, we do not charge for months your nonprofit is not active.
04.One-on-One Support, Coaching, & Expert Guidance
Nonprofit leaders often face situations that feel overwhelming, urgent, or unclear. Our one‑on‑one consulting sessions provide direct, personalized support to help you navigate challenges with confidence and clarity. This service is ideal for board members, presidents, treasurers, team moms, volunteer coordinators, and anyone responsible for keeping a youth or sports‑based nonprofit running smoothly. We offer a variety of ways to support you through the process.
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Organizational Oversight & Strategic Review
Compliance review and internal assessment is essential to ensure your nonprofit operates within regulatory guidelines while staying aligned with your mission. These structured evaluations serve as a foundation for sound governance and long term sustainability.
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Financial Oversight & Financial Planning
We support your nonprofit’s long‑term financial health by building balanced budgets and practical financial plans that reflect your mission and capacity. As your organization grows, we remain by your side as an external partner you can rely on for guidance, adjustments, and informed decision‑making.
Our
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Merritt & Watson Nonprofit Solutions is built on over 32 years of combined experience serving youth sports programs and community‑driven organizations.
What began as a friendship on a football field more than a decade ago has grown into a partnership rooted in trust, shared values, and a commitment to strengthening nonprofits.
Together, Christy and Stephanie bring deep expertise and community insight from the World Golf Village area and beyond—empowering organizations to create lasting impact.
Christy Watson is a nonprofit operations consultant, former JPMorgan Chase banking leader, and community‑driven problem solver with more than 14 years of experience supporting youth sports programs, families, and volunteer‑run organizations. After living across the Midwest and East Coast before settling in sunny Florida, Christy brings a broad understanding of how communities work and what families need to feel supported.
Christy began her career in early childhood education, studying child development and teaching preschool during the most formative years of a child’s life. Working closely with young children taught her how deeply families rely on stability, structure, and clear communication. That insight naturally led her into financial education and banking, where she spent a decade helping adults build confidence, strengthen their financial foundation, and create the stability their children depend on.
Her financial background and project‑management experience became the perfect combination: she understands people, she understands systems, and she knows how to build processes that actually work.
As her own children grew, Christy became deeply involved in youth sports and saw the same challenges appear again and again — unclear expectations, inconsistent communication, and hidden costs that left families guessing. She stepped in with the same approach she used in banking: clarify the process, rebuild the system, and make it easier for people to succeed.
Christy is known for her solution‑driven mindset and her heart for families. She blends financial expertise, operational structure, and genuine care to create programs that feel organized, transparent, and welcoming. If something is unclear, she clarifies it. If a system is broken, she rebuilds it. If a task needs to be done and no one else will take it on, she steps forward.
Today, Christy brings her child‑development background, financial education experience, banking leadership, and love for community into her work as co‑founder of Merritt & Watson Nonprofit Solutions. She helps organizations operate with stability, transparency, and long‑term sustainability — strengthening the programs that strengthen families.
Christy Watson
Co-Founder
Stephanie Merritt brings a steady, highly knowledgeable presence to Merritt & Watson Nonprofit Solutions. Known for her serious, focused approach and deep understanding of how local systems work, she helps youth and sports‑based nonprofits navigate county partnerships, school relationships, and community programs with confidence.
She has served on multiple boards—including the Villages Football Association, One Toro Booster, Villages Baseball Association, and Apex—giving her a practical perspective on what community programs need to run effectively. Stephanie also has extensive experience operating efficient, profitable concession programs, ensuring organizations maximize fundraising through strong inventory management and streamlined workflows.
Before entering the nonprofit sector, Stephanie worked in the medical field.
Originally from California, she later relocated to West Virginia and ultimately made Florida home over 12 years ago. Her long‑standing commitment to the area and deep community involvement have made her a respected and reliable presence in local youth sports.
Stephanie Merritt
Co-Founder
Programs that Christy and Stephanie have been apart of
At Merritt & Watson Nonprofit Solutions, we understand the heartbeat of youth sports and community-driven programs. With decades of nonprofit experience, we help organizations build strong foundations, streamline operations, and create meaningful change—on and off the field.