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Mercy Rains-Africa

EIN 83-1817040 · Buckley, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide support to a community-based organization that provides education, nutrition, and healthcare to less privileged children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by a former Compassion International child. They manage and support a private Christian school. On the US side, Mercy Rains provides support to that organization.

Income
$269,261
Spending
$256,772
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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. $250,433 spent. Love Restoration is a community-based organization that provides education, nutrition, and healthcare to less privileged children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by a former Compassion International child. They manage and support a private Christian school. Mercy Rains provides support to Love Restoration on the US side.Education Impact:Donor support helps keep tuition affordable while maintaining strong academic standards. In 2025, all 16 Primary Seven (P.7) students successfully achieved the grades required to transition into secondary school. Mercy Rains Africa also provided $45 in tuition assistance for each of the 11 students attending secondary school through our scholarship program. The school is now ranked among the top private schools in the local area, and partner schools have begun sponsoring some of our top graduates for continued education.Nutrition Support:The school provided daily breakfast and lunch to 325 students each school day. At the end-of-year celebration, food baskets were distributed to approximately 350 families, and the community gathered for a shared meal. These meals are critical in a region where many families face food insecurity and malnutrition, helping students stay healthy and focused on learning.Community Engagement:Community trust and engagement continue to grow. A local radio station partnered with the school by providing free airtime to share encouraging messages and support student confidence within the broader community.Pilot Sewing Program:A four-month Pilot Sewing Program produced 138 school uniforms, providing students with proper school attire while also supporting local employment through the hiring of a local tailor. The program will continue producing uniforms and repairing garments as needed.Staff Support and Stability:With the addition of a tailor, the school employed 20 full-time staff members by the end of 2025. Total staff compensation increased by approximately 14.5%, providing more stable income for staff and supporting a consistent learning environment for students.Facilities Development:Phase One of the new school facilities was completed and opened in 2025, serving 135 students in grades 3-7. Construction of Phase Two, including a kitchen and multi-purpose hall, is nearing completion. The hall already hosted the school's 2025 graduation and Christmas celebration, welcoming more than 800 community members.Mercy Rains Africa is grateful for the continued generosity of donors and partners whose support makes these programs and outcomes possible.

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

  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? 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2018.

    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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