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Mercyworks Incorporated

EIN 16-1553234 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MERCYWORKS, INCORPORATED, IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING VISION, CREATING OPPORTUNITY AND CULTIVATING PURPOSE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS BY PARTNERING WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WITHIN THESE PARTNERSHIPS WE SEEK TO IDENTIFY AND MEET INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD GO UNMET. WE PURPOSE TO BE A CATALYST TO GATHER AND PARTNER IN ORDER TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY AND THE LIVES IMPACTED BY IT.

Income
$611,639
Spending
$773,305
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
42
Volunteers
36

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $273,410 spent. SYNERGY - A PAID INTERNSHIP THAT YIELDS EXCEPTIONAL GLOBALLY MINDED LEADERS THROUGH A STRATEGIC FOUR PILLAR APPROACH DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE STRONG PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND WORK ETHICS. THIS 10-WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH FOUR UNIQUE PILLARS THAT INCLUDE: COMMUNITY SERVICE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLBEING, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITHIN THEIR FIELD OF INTEREST WHERE THEY RECEIVE MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING RESULTING IN EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE TO THE DIVERSE TALENT POOLS ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.
  2. $84,314 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE APP DEVELOPMENT, #FRESH, CSD, MUSIC LAB, VISION VELOCITY, AND WEB DEVELOPMENT
  3. $6,042 spent. TEEN TECH - A TWO-TRACK PROGRAM THAT STIMULATES YOUNG PEOPLE TO THINK LIKE ENTREPRENEURS. THE PROGRAM GUIDES STUDENTS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS IDEA WEAVING IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURISM CONCEPTS. STUDENTS LEARN THE GOOGLE OFFICE SUITE, PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, AND THE COMPONENTS OF A GOOD BUSINESS PLAN.
  4. $10,953 spent. PASSPORT TO VISION - A WEEKLONG LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR GIRLS THAT FOSTERS A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, VISION AND FOCUS. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WILL DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. DESIGNED TO BE A PERSONAL JOURNEY AND GROUP EXPERIENCE THAT HAS AN INTIMATE FEEL. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO GIRLS DURING A TIME WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH TOPICS THAT INTERWEAVE THE NECESSITY OF DEVELOPING A RESTORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR MOMS, DEVELOP A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE ALONG WITH GOAL SETTING & CAREER PLANNING AND FINANCE. THE WEEK INCORPORATES SPEAKERS PLANNED ACCORDING TO THEMES, ACTIVITIES TO LIGHTEN MOOD AND PROVIDE BRIEF RESPITES FROM DIFFICULT TOPICS. OUR ENGAGING FORMAT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN THE PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN SAFE AND OPEN CONVERSATION ABOUT ATOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THIS GENERATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1999.

    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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