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Mercy Foundation

EIN 23-7072762 · Rancho Cordova, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRED BY THE MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY TO CONNECT THOSE WITH RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED, MERCY FOUNDATION RAISES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. MERCY FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND CARE FOR THE POOR AND ELDERLY.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$500,053, president and ceo mercy fo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $8.0 million spent. MANY MINISTRIES, ONE MISSIONMERCY FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES SUPPORTED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY WITHIN THE SACRAMENTO REGION, WITH ONE MISSION: TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.HEALTH CARE (PARTIAL LIST)DIGNITY HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE OF GREATER SACRAMENTODIGNITY HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE OF GREATER SACRAMENTODIGNITY HEALTH NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIAMERCY GENERAL HOSPITALMERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOMMERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTERMETHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTOMERCY MEDICAL GROUPMERCY HOSPICEMS ACHIEVEMENT CENTER EDUCATIONEDUCATIONCRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL SACRAMENTOHOUSINGMERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA OTHER MINISTRIESOTHER MINISTRIESBRUCEVILLE TERRACECARE FOR THE POOR AND ELDERLYMERCY CENTER AUBURNMERCY MCMAHON TERRACEMERCY PEDALERSSACRAMENTO LOAVES & FISHESMERCY FOUNDATION RECEIVES AN OPERATING GRANT FROM DIGNITY HEALTH ENABLING ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF A DONOR'S CONTRIBUTION TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE PROGRAM/MINISTRY OF THEIR CHOICE.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH MERCY FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SUPPORTMECYFOUNDATION.ORG OR CALL 916-851-2700.MERCY PEDALERSMERCY FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED CONTINUED FUNDING TO MERCY PEDALERS, A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS REACH OUT TO MEN AND WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO OFFER DRINKS, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND CONNECTIONS TO VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES. WITH A SENSE OF DIGNITY, RESPECT AND LOVE, VOLUNTEERS PEDAL THROUGH THE STREETS OF SACRAMENTO AND START CONVERSATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO OFTEN FEEL INVISIBLE, AND, WITH HUMANITY AND COMPASSION, INTRODUCE AVAILABLE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO MAY BE RELUCTANT TO SEEK HELP ON THEIR OWN. THE MEDICAL SAFE HAVEN AT DIGNITY HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTOMERCY FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MEDICAL SAFE HAVEN, WHICH HELPS VICTIMS NAVIGATE OUT OF TRAFFICKING AND FIND A PATH TO HEALING AND RECOVERY AND BECOME SURVIVORS. THIS VITAL HEALTH CARE MINISTRY SAVES AND IMPROVES THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN EACH YEAR. GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PROVIDE A CARING MEDICAL STAFF AND SUPPORT TEAM WHO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING PATIENT CARE VISITS, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATIONS, LAB WORK AND MORE. THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM HELPS SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.SISTERS OF MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ENDOWMENTMANY SACRAMENTO AREA FAMILIES DREAM OF PROVIDING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN, BUT FOR SOME, DESPITE HARD WORK AND ECONOMIC GAINS, THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE EDUCATION IS BEYOND THEIR REACH. TO HELP SECURE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CHILDREN OF DESERVING SACRAMENTO FAMILIES WHO DESIRE-BUT CANNOT FULLY AFFORD-TO ENROLL IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ENDOWMENT INITIATIVE WILL SUPPORT TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES, STAFF FAITH FORMATION, AND STUDENT FAITH FORMATION. THESE FUNDS WILL ENSURE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF UNDERSERVED FAMILIES WILL BE ABLE TO EDUCATE THEIR DESERVING CHILDREN IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION AND CONTINUE TO REMIND THE COMMUNITY OF THE LEGACY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION.

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 October 13, 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 August 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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