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Mercy Partners

EIN 45-2834265 · Chatham, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mercy Partners creates service programs within conflict zones that foster immediate care and sustainable aid, train native evangelists to care for their local people. Educate the general public about the humanitarian and spiritual needs of people that reside in conflict zones. Mercy Partners was formed exclusively for Christian charitable and educational purposes.

Income
$125,056
Spending
$121,206
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$27,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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)
  1. $17,009 spent. A.MERCY PARTNERS CREATES SERVICE PROGRAMS WITHIN CONFLICT ZONES THAT FOSTER IMMEDIATE CARE FOR DISPLACED and AT RISK PERSONS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, DENTAL CARE, DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, MEDICINE, FOOD, CHARCOAL, HAND WASHING STATIONS, PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS CLOTHING AND COUNSEL- Our immediate care program 2024-2025 provided physical and psychological care, therefore our partnered evangelist were able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in a practical manner. Enabling the local church to do this work provides a platform for the church to attend the spiritual needs of the locally village and avoids complications of language and culture. Assisting the displaced population, aids them for the next transition of sufficiency. We had also provided food for the indigent population and displaced during war on several occasions impacting thousands. approx. cost of $7.00 per person. Also under this title is the provision of medical care, medicines, First aid Kits and hundreds of Personal Hygiene Kits and distribution thereof. Food distribution and medicine. Elderly Care, Child transport and medical logistics 2024-2025 IMMEDIATE CARE A. $17009
  2. $16,826 spent. B.MERCY PARTNERS CREATED SERVICE PROGRAMS WITHIN CONFLICT ZONES THAT PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE AID AND SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO RAISE SURVIVAL CONDITIONS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. MERCY PARTNERS CREATED SERVICE PROGRAMS WITHIN CONFLICT ZONES THAT PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE AID AND SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO RAISE SURVIVAL CONDITIONS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST * Water project including U.N's WASH program and deep water borehole well Goat sustainability project in E. Africa, Other expenses under this title include logistics that enabled physical reports to assure local government compliance along with health and sanitary needs of the water wells.Church Building and Micro Business 2024-2025 SUSTAINABLE AID B. $16,826
  3. $60,543 spent. C. MERCY PARTNERS TRAINS NATIVE EVANGELISTS TO CARE FOR THEIR LOCAL PEOPLE AMONG VARIOUS TRIBES TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND HARMONY AND PROVIDE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS. Mercy Partners established network of churches in the Republic of South Sudan and West Nile Uganda and Kenya This year we trained evangelists and pastors that have a heart towards the depravity of their own people to serve in the capacity of distributing aid and lead in education. This included training, books, bibles and distribution of the Bibles. Printed material for our MANGO discipleship. Also include under this title; medical training, annual student education, field logistics and communication ALONG WITH Cost associated with infrastructure for Bridge Campus U.S including maintenance equipment and operations building. MERCY PARTNERS maintains an online access point called BRIDGE CAMPUS E. AFRICA for educational training through NATIONSUNIVERSITY and Creation Truth Foundation 2024-2025 TRAINING EXPENSES C. $60,543
  4. $13,497 spent. D. MERCY PARTNERS EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT HUMANITARIAN AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE THAT RESIDE WITHIN CONFLICT ZONES WITHIN SOUTH SUDAN AND UGANDA FOR THE GLORY OF JESUS. *- Mercy Partners published and sent out articles of interest to people who have subscribed, announcements about upcoming Mercy Missions, guidance for volunteers and donors. We maintain a booth at the International Conference on Missions provide presentations on the mission in an educational manner, University Lectures. MERCY PARTNERS educates and trains missionaries on the methodology of Bridging cultures for Christ. An approach we offer to partner with natives for sustainable and spiritual impact. - Strategic partnerships with other like minded organizations are also covered under this title. 100's of Bibles have been distributed, some of native languages.. 2024-2025.EDUCATION EXPENSES D. $13,497

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Mercy Health Partners (Muskegon, MI), EIN 38-2589966. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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