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Mercy Health Services Inc

EIN 52-2173382 · Baltimore, MD

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC WAS FORMED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING, BENEFITING OR CARRYING OUT SOME OR ALL OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, INC (MMC), STELLA MARIS, INC (SM), and Mercy Health Foundation, Inc (MHF), including by providing leadership for MMC, SM, MHF, and all other controlled subsidiaries of Mercy Health System (collectively, the "Health System").

Income
$99.9 million
Spending
$97.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
120
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$2.2 million, president/ceo (ex officio)

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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 268% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 35 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $71.4 million spent. LUTHERVILLE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SPECIALTY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE BY THE MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM. (Expenses $ 2,996,219 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 3,263,382) Vascular Specialty Services, LLC provides quality physician services, specializing in vascular surgery delivered to the community by duly licensed professionals. In 9 months of FY25, Vascular completed 765 surgical cases, and provided care through 6,491 patient visits. (Expenses $ including grants of $)(Revenue $ 80,660) MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, AS 50% OWNER OF MERCY RIDGE, INC. PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID AND IT SUPPORT TO MERCY RIDGE'S CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITY. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MERCY RIDGE CONSISTS OF ASSISTING THE ORGANIZATION WITH FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT FACILITY AND ITS RESIDENTS WITH A DIGNIFIED AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLE, AS WELL AS COMPASSIONATE CARE + ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS WHEN NEEDED.
  2. $15.4 million spent. NORTH CALVERT ANESTHESIOLOGY SERVICES, LLC PROVIDES ALL ANESTHESIOLOGY SERVICES WITHIN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
  3. $160,778 spent. MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC WAS FORMED FOR THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING, BENEFITING OR CARRYING OUT SOME OR ALL OF THE PURPOSES OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, INC., STELLA MARIS INC., MARYLAND FAMILY CARE INC., ST. PAUL PLACE SPECIALIST, AND MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION. IN DECEMBER 2011 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OPENED A NEW HOSPITAL FACILITY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE RESIDENT'S OF BALTIMORE CITY AND BEYOND, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC MEANS. (Expenses $ 2,996,219 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 3,263,382) Vascular Specialty Services, LLC provides quality physician services, specializing in vascular surgery delivered to the community by duly licensed professionals. In 9 months of FY25, Vascular completed 765 surgical cases, and provided care through 6,491 patient visits. (Expenses $ including grants of $)(Revenue $ 80,660) MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, AS 50% OWNER OF MERCY RIDGE, INC. PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID AND IT SUPPORT TO MERCY RIDGE'S CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITY. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MERCY RIDGE CONSISTS OF ASSISTING THE ORGANIZATION WITH FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT FACILITY AND ITS RESIDENTS WITH A DIGNIFIED AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLE, AS WELL AS COMPASSIONATE CARE + ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS WHEN NEEDED.
  4. $3.0 million spent. Vascular Specialty Services, LLC provides quality physician services, specializing in vascular surgery delivered to the community by duly licensed professionals. In 9 months of FY25, Vascular completed 765 surgical cases, and provided care through 6,491 patient visits.
  5. MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, AS 50% OWNER OF MERCY RIDGE, INC. PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID AND IT SUPPORT TO MERCY RIDGE'S CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITY. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR MERCY RIDGE CONSISTS OF ASSISTING THE ORGANIZATION WITH FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT FACILITY AND ITS RESIDENTS WITH A DIGNIFIED AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLE, AS WELL AS COMPASSIONATE CARE + ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS WHEN NEEDED.

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? Caution.

    Not 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? 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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