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Mother of Mercy

EIN 41-6051127 · Albany, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR MISSION AS PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE ENTRUSTED TO US. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF CONCERNED PROFESSIONALS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE ENTRUSTED TO US. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF CARE FOR ALL, IN A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE, WHICH ADDRESSES THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR DAILY ROUTINES AND ASK FOR RESIDENT AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$12.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
305
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$129,726, lpn charge nurse

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    8 of 8 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 September 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. $10.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 65-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CARE TO PERSONS IN NEED OF NURSING SERVICES AND RENDERS AID, CARE, AND GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS WHO ARE ELDERLY, SICK, AND/OR HAVE DEMENTIA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A 69-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE TENANTS. THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY HAD 20,065 RESIDENT DAYS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MANAGES OPERATIONS OF TWO SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING PROJECTS AT NEAR CAPACITY FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 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 December 1971.

    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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