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Mercy Foundation Inc

EIN 93-6088946 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MERCY FOUNDATION IS TO ENRICH THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN DOUGLAS COUNTY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$811,800, board member/president & ceo mmc

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (1)
  1. $2.3 million spent. ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION, AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MERCY FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 1973 AS A 501(C)(3), TAX-EXEMPT, CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST COMMONSPIRIT OREGON IN ITS VISION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THROUGH ITS STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, FOUNDATION FUNDING HELPS DEVELOP OUTREACH PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY, AND FACILITIES WHICH ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO GROW IN ITS ABILITY TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE. MERCY FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT MERCY FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, MAJOR GIFTS, PLANNED GIVING, CORPORATE/FOUNDATION GRANTS, ANNUAL GIVING AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS TO HELP FUND A NUMBER OF FUNDS AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS CREATED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COMMONSPIRIT OREGON. IN FY 2025 MERCY FOUNDATION RAISED $1,800,000 DOLLARS FOR THESE PURPOSES. AT THE SAME TIME, IT DISBURSED A PORTION OF THIS AMOUNT BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING HOPE TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AS THEY OVERCOME THE BARRIERS TO CARE THAT EXIST IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES (MISTRUST, POVERTY, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, LACK OF LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND LACK OF INSURANCE).

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 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1974.

    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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