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Mercy Life Inc

EIN 45-3086711 · Livonia, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE, TRINITY HEALTH PACE AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES. MERCY LIFE IS A MEMBER OF TRINITY HEALTH PACE AND TRINITY HEALTH.

Income
$23.5 million
Spending
$22.5 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$3.5 million, director thr 12/24; trin evp & coo

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $21.2 million spent. MERCY LIFE IS A NEW HEALTH CARE CHOICE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. MERCY LIFE IS A PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE). THIS UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE SERVES FRAIL ELDERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR NURSING-HOME-LEVEL CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN HEALTHY, SAFE AND INDEPENDENT AT HOME.THE LIFE CENTER, AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PROGRAM, OFFERS A FULL MEDICAL CLINIC AND ADULT DAY CENTER IN ONE FACILITY WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN RECEIVE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. THE TEAM OF DOCTORS, NURSES, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, HOME HEALTH AIDES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSES TO PARTICIPANTS' CHANGING NEEDS AND MORE FLEXIBILITY IN DOING WHAT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM SAFE AT HOME.FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MYMERCYLIFE.COM.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 March 1946.

    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.

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