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Mercy Home for Children

EIN 11-1666227 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MERCY HOME PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MERCY HOME'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE RECOGNITION OF EACH PERSON'S INHERENT DIGNITY AND RIGHT TO A LIFE FILLED WITH LEARNING AND LOVE. OUR MISSION IS FULFILLED IN PRACTICE THROUGH OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT, TRUST, TEAMWORK, CARE, AND COMPASSION.

Income
$24.8 million
Spending
$23.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
297
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$275,550, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $10.6 million spent. MERCY HOME OPERATES 9 INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE FAMILY-STYLE HOMES PROVIDE 24-HOUR STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION AND OFFER RESOURCES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SKILLS THEY NEED TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. EACH PERSON HAS CREATIVE CHOICES IN ACTIVITIES AND ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT THINGS THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. RESIDENTS ENJOY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. THESE HOMES HAVE AN AGGREGATE CAPACITY TO SERVE 60 PEOPLE. DURING FISCAL YEAR END 2025, THE IRA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 59 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $9.8 million spent. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, MERCY HOME PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MERCY HOME OPERATES 4 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF) WHICH PROVIDE 24-HOUR STAFFING SUPPORT, INCLUDING CLINICAL AND DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES. RESIDENTS ENJOY LEARNING SKILLS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE. THEY PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND LONG ISLAND. OUR HOMES HAVE AN AGGREGATE CAPACITY TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 48 INDIVIDUALS AT A TIME. DURING FISCAL YEAR END 2025, THE ICFS PROVIDED A HOME TO 46 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $259,914 spent. MERCY HOME'S RESPITE AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION PROGRAMS SERVED 35 PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM COUNSELORS GUIDE THE PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON RECREATION, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, THERAPEUTIC GROWTH, AND SKILL BUILDING. PARTICIPANTS VISIT LOCAL CAFES AND RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND PARKS.
  4. $400,578 spent. MERCY HOME OPERATES DAY HABILITATION, CREATIVE ART AND PLANT AND GIVING PROGRAMS SUPPORTING OVER 140 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN ART, MUSIC, DRAMA, HORTICULTURAL AND YOGA THERAPY GUIDED BY A LICENSED THERAPIST. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THE INDIVIDUALS MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS, SOCIALIZE AND GAIN SKILLS THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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