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St Gabriel-Mercy Center

EIN 64-0926061 · Mound Bayou, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF SERVICES AIMED AT INCREASING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HUMAN DIGNITY FOR RESIDENTS OF BOLIVAR COUNTY, MS AND OTHER ESTABLISHED AREAS.

Income
$829,128
Spending
$817,777
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
38 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 74%
Employees
16
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$67,344, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $255,873 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS:EDUCATION REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF THE MISSION IN 2024. THE ADULT EDUCATION (GED) PROGRAM ASSISTED AN AVERAGE OF FIVE STUDENTS PER MONTH, PROVIDING GED PREPARATION, TUTORING AND PERSONALIZED EDUCATION GUIDANCE. A TOTAL OF SIXTEEN STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED DURING THE YEAR, WITH ONE STUDENT PROUDLY EARNING THEIR GED, MARKING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY.THE LEARNING LAB CONTINUED TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 21 CLIENTS EACH MONTH. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED TRAINING IN BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, RESUME BUILDING AND JOB APPLICATION ASSISTANCE HELPING THEM GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $190,390 spent. HEALTH PROGRAMS:THROUGH THE SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM, THE CENTER CONNECTED WITH AN AVERAGE OF 15 SENIORS PER MONTH, OFFERING COMPANIONSHIP, WELLNESS CHECKS AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM HELPED REDUCE ISOLATION AND ENSURE THAT SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY FELT VALUED, SUPPORTED AND CARED FOR.THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM SUPPORTED AN AVERAGE OF 50 FAMILIES EACH MONTH, OFFERING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, PARENTING SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE CENTER EMPOWERED PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN GROW, LEARN AND THRIVE.
  3. $154,894 spent. SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS:THROUGHOUT 2024, THE CENTER'S IMPACT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED VITAL RESOURCES SUCH AS FINANCIAL AID, HOUSING SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CRISIS SITUATIONS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE CENTER SERVES A TOTAL OF 473 CLIENTS, HELPING THEM STABILIZE DURING CHALLENGING TIMES AND MOVE TOWARD GREATER SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE.THE FOOD PANTRY & THRIFT STORE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO BE A LIFELINE FOR MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EACH MONTH, AN AVERAGE OF 260 CLIENTS RECEIVED FOOD, CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE CENTER DISTRIBUTED 3,885 BAGS OF GOODS ENSURING THAT FAMILIES HAD ACCESS TO NUTRITUOUS FOOD AND EVERYDAY NECESSITIES WHEN THEY NEEDED THEM MOST.TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATE THE ORGANIZATION'S UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY. THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF THESE EFFORTS IN 2024 REFLECTED NOT ONLY THE HARD WORK OF THE CENTER'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUT ALSO THE RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION OF THOSE SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2008.

    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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