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Mother of Mercy House Inc

EIN 47-5049973 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ESTABLISH A CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESENCE IN THE IMPOVERISHED NEIGHBORHOOD OF KENSINGTON IN PHILADELPHIA AND TO HELP WITH THE RESIDENTS' MATERIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE, CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS, ETC.

Income
$453,165
Spending
$486,520
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$82,816, executive dir & board memb

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 15 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $107,046 spent. FOOD PROGRAMS AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE: WE PROVIDE CONSISTENT AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS AND ALSO PROVIDE SIT-DOWN MEALS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE. WE SEEK FOOD DONATIONS BUT ALSO HAVE TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION. OUR FOOD PANTRY SERVES MORE THAN 120 FAMILIES EACH WEEK. HOME DELIVERY IS PROVIDED FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES UNABLE TO COME IN PERSON. DURING HOLIDAYS WE PROVIDE TURKEYS AND ALL THE FIXINGS TO OVER 150 FAMILIES. WE OFFER SIT-DOWN MEALS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF OUR BUILDING, WHICH WE MUST PURCHASE, FOR THE HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING WITH MENTAL CHALLENGES AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. COUNSELORS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND HOUSING SPECIALISTS ARE PRESENT TO OFFER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE.
  2. $133,873 spent. CHILDRENS PROGRAMS: ON A REGULAR BASIS DIAPERS AND OTHER CHILDRENS' SUPPLIES ARE COLLECTED AND PURCHASED TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE YOUNG CHILDREN OF OUR FAMILIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WE ALSO SUPPORT. WE ALSO CONDUCT A 6 WEEK SUMMER FOR 30 CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE MANY ACTIVITIES WHILE THEY ARE IN OUR BUILDING AND IN OUR SIDE YARD AND TAKE THE CHILDREN ON WEEKLY TRIPS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. WE ALSO CONDUCT AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THEY COME TO OUR LOCATION AFTER SCHOOL WHERE WE PROVIDE MANY ACTIVITIES AND CRAFT OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT THEY ARE NOT HOME ALONE OR ON THE STREETS AFTER SCHOOL. THESE PROVIDERS LITERALLY WALK THE STREETS LOOKING FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN NEED OF THIS SERVICE.
  3. $133,873 spent. WOUND CLINIC AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS.HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL COME TO OUR LOCATION SEVERAL TIMES EACH MONTH TO OFFER SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND DRUG ADDICTED. VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES, EMTS, MEDICAL STUDENTS AND OTHERS ARE ON SITE TO ASSESS AND TREAT WOUNDS AND DUE BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES SCREENING, AMONG MANY OTHER POSSIBLE AILMENTS. WHEN NECESSARY, THESE PROFESSIONALS WILL ATTEMPT TO GET THESE INDIVIDUALS INTO HOSPITALS AND/OR ADDICTION SERVICE FACILITIES.

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 May 2016.

    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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