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Williamsburg House of Mercy Inc

EIN 47-5347792 · Williamsburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WILLIAMSBURG HOUSE OF MERCY (WHOM) PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, COMFORT, AND HOPE TO OUR POOR, HOMELESS, PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED, AND LESS FORTUNATE NEIGHBORS IN OUR COMMITMENT TO ASSIST ALL IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WHOM'S MISSION FOCUS AREAS ARE ON HOUSING, OUTREACH, FOOD INSECURITY, AND HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
22
Volunteers
512

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $3.3 million spent. WILLIAMSBURG HOUSE OF MERCY PROVIDES QUALITY COMPASSIONATE HUMAN SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE, REGARDLESS OF FAITH. THE HOUSING MISSION INCLUDES DIVERSION, EMERGENCY RAPID REHOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING THROUGH OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING TRUST FUND: HOMELESS REDUCTION GRANT, AND HARBOR DAY SHELTER WILLIAMSBURG'S ONLY DAY SHELTER OFFERING WEEKDAY RESPITE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER OFFERS MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND NEW FAMILIES. THROUGH THE OUTREACH MISSION, WE OFFER UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EVICTION ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THOSE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN HOUSING, REGAIN STABILITY, AND/OR TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. THE FOOD INSECURITY MISSION OFFERS A USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION, GENERAL FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION, AND WEEKDAY COMMUNITY KITCHEN LUNCHES. SPECIAL PROGRAMS OFFERED TO ALL CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDE GENERAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, JOB FAIRS, RESUME AND BUDGET CLASSES, MOTHER/FATHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUPS, THANKSGIVING MEAL SUPPORT, CHRISTMAS TOY MARKET, AND BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION.

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 August 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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