Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We promote the empowerment of individuals with a special focus on disadvantaged women and seniors through proven programs that educate, foster self-sufficiency and support enhanced quality of life.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 38.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $124,822, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 38.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $485,404 spent. STNA - The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program is approved by the Ohio Department of Health and consists of 100 hours of curriculum, skills practice and clinicals. Preliminary workforce assessments are completed to assure candidates possess the qualities needed for working in health care and also a literacy level of at least 5th grade reading. The program is designed to meet the needs of our focus student population and includes a slower pace, a smaller ratio of nurses to students, extra skills practice and access to remediation. As a result, 99% of our CNA graduates passed the exam required to be listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. 86% of CNA graduates transitioned into employment within 90 days of graduation into our network of employer partners. A Job Coach served as a resource for the graduates and assisted in addressing workplace behavior issues to prevent job loss. Access to a Resource Navigator provided support in mitigating barriers such as child care, transportation and housing instability that could impede employment retention.
- $403,999 spent. Senior and Supportive Services - Senior and Supportive Services program provided an average of 261 unduplicated individuals with food bags from our community food pantry, increased socialization for homebound seniors through weekly phone calls and hand-written notes, advocacy, assistance completing benefit paperwork and more. Bi-monthly food bag deliveries included various staples - meat, eggs, fresh produce and household and personal items. An additional 387 individuals received Supportive Services that included food, financial assistance for State ID's and birth certificates, as well as rental and utility assistance, and 414 individuals received referrals to other community resources. We served 25 individuals with Representative Payee Services.
- $209,467 spent. Workforce Development and Adult Education - Job Training and Workforce Supportive Services assisted job seekers to steadily increase their job readiness skills, determine their career path, and remove barriers to entering and staying in the workforce. Workplace assessments were provided to help identify appropriate career choices based on fit and talents and/or the need for academic remediation required for a specific training program. The Hospital Worker Readiness Program (HWRP) was offered to individuals interested in accessing entry level jobs in health care who presented with an affinity for this career pathway. This 55-hour curriculum provided general job readiness skills and basic information related specifically to working in health care. 82% of participants graduated and 74% were offered positions within the Mercy Health Hospital system post-graduation. MNMs Workforce Supportive Services Program (WSSP) provided 3,908 interactions offering access to community resources, including financial support from MNM to mitigate barriers, and coaching to help ensure training program completion, long-term employment retention, and financial stability. Finally, a group of selected WSSP participants were engaged in Elevating Circle gatherings three times during the year which created a safe space for individuals to share their successes and how they navigated challenges while working towards building a financially stable future for themselves and their families.
- $147,344 spent. All other services
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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