West African Mercy Ministries is located in Waukesha, WI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West African Mercy Ministries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, West African Mercy Ministries generated $228.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $256.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WEST AFRICAN MERCY MINISTRIES IS A NON-PROFIT, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA. OUR MISSION IS TO GLORIFY GOD AND LOVE JESUS THROUGH MERCY MINISTRY. WE SEE THIS HAPPENING AS WE CONTAGIOUSLY CHAMPION COMPASSIONATE CHRISTIANITY. MODELING MERCY IS NOT ENOUGH. WE LONG TO MOTIVATE MERCY MINISTRIES IN FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOME (HOUSE OF MERCY)--WEST AFRICAN MERCY MINISTRIES HAS CREATED AND CONSTRUCTED A HOSPICE/HOME FOR TERMINALLY ILL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN ACCRA, GHANA. HERE WE SEEK TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN IN COOPERATION WITH GHANA'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE. WAMM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE CARE TO SEVEN CHILDREN THIS YEAR, INCLUDING FIVE WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, A FUND WAS DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEERS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.
HOPE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH--WAMM HAS HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PARTNERING WITH HAMILTON BAPTIST CHURCH IN HAMILTON, VA TO PLANT A COMMUNITY-BASED MERCY CENTER OTHER WISE KNOW AS A LOCAL CHURCH. WE BELIEVE THAT ALLOWING A COMMUNITY TO SEE GOD'S MERCY WILL MAKE IT MORE LIKELY FOR THEM TO HEAR OF GOD'S MERCY AS PRESENTED IN THE GOSPEL. WE LONG TO SEE THIS MODEL REPLICATED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily Plaggemeyer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Ferwerda Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristina Schnuckel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joshua Mcintyre Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Schmor Nations Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Schnuckel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,943 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,943 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $228,946 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $151,100 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $542 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,680 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,931 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,529 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $860 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $16,932 |
Total functional expenses | $256,574 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,295 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $595 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,723 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,613 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,613 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $74,613 |