Mercy Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mercy exists to support vulnerable individuals and communities by providing practical assistance, development programs, and strategic partnerships that promote long-term stability and well-being.
- Income
- $3.2 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $99,754, coo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (7)
- $2.1 million spent. Mercy supports programs in Southeast Asia focused on the care and development of vulnerable children and families. Activities include providing safe housing, access to education, and meeting basic needs, such as clean water, through well projects. Mercy partners with local organizations to promote long-term stability, personal development, and self-sufficiency within communities.
- $112,118 spent. Africa - Mercy partners with organizations in Africa to support community development, leadership training, and education initiatives. Programs include agricultural training and support for childrens education. Mercy also supports literacy initiatives that equip individuals with foundational reading and writing skills, enabling improved livelihoods and community leadership.
- $107,711 spent. Crisis Relief - Mercy provides financial and material assistance in response to humanitarian crises, including natural disasters and situations of extreme poverty. Support may include food distribution, temporary shelter, medical assistance, and other emergency humanitarian needs. These efforts are carried out in partnership with a trusted local organization to ensure a timely and effective response.
- $189,722 spent. Mercy supports additional projects that are aligned with its mission to serve vulnerable populations and strengthen communities.
- Expenses: $189722.00 including grants of: $189722.00 Revenue: $0.00
- Mercy supports additional projects that are aligned with its mission to
- serve vulnerable populations and strengthen communities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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