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Mercygift

EIN 72-1576095 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MercyGift exists to resource churches, train leaders and church planters, and pastor missionaries through strategic partnerships, leadership development, and global ministry support.

Income
$298,228
Spending
$320,135
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$163,604, president

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% 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 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $43,535 spent. Resourcing Churches The organization supported churches in six U.S. states by reviewing and restructuring mission programs, teaching on missional living, and providing leadership resources. MercyGift facilitated partnerships between U.S. churches and ministries in Africa, resulting in over 120,000 in new and ongoing annual support for work in Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Africa. The organization also hosted and taught a 32-week home-based small group attended by missional leaders from multiple organizations, creating collaboration, ideation, celebration, and implementation of ministry initiatives.
  2. $76,923 spent. Training Leaders and Supporting Church Planting The organization advanced leadership development by hosting and teaching a 32-week home group, conducting prayer meetings, and providing virtual instruction and mentoring to workers in Africa and the 10/40 Window. Through partnerships with African leadership schools and ministry networks, MercyGift contributed to training over 9,000 leaders across Africa and 300 leaders in the 10/40 Window. Additional activities included coaching ministries on fundraising, organizational structure, and church-planting strategies.
  3. $26,201 spent. Pastoring and Supporting Missionaries The organization provided pastoral care, mentoring, counseling, and sustainability coaching to missionaries serving in the United States, Honduras, Azerbaijan, South Africa, Congo, Ukraine, Israel, Mexico, and the 10/40 Window. Support included Zoom meetings, narrative updates, crisis-care assistance, and on-site visits to missionaries in the Middle East. The home-based small group also served as relational support for missionaries preparing for or returning from field assignments.
  4. Program Service Expenses 58,850, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Program Services Other activities advanced MercyGifts three core objectives by providing international coordination, development of training resources, and administrative support to global ministry partners. The organization also made donations to other ministries to strengthen mission initiatives, support leadership development, and expand outreach efforts consistent with MercyGifts exempt purposes.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 November 2004.

    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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