Mercy Ships Foundation is located in Lindale, TX. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy Ships Foundation 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 12/2020, Mercy Ships Foundation generated $12.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT OF THE OPERATIONS OF MERCY SHIPS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND FURTHERANCE OF THE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES OF MERCY SHIPS. THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND FURTHERANCE OF THE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES OF MERCY SHIPS. THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Don Stephens Part Year Director/pres. Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Tom Stogner Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Peter B Schulze Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Michael Cowan Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Barbara Bass Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Fred Grote CFO | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $10,260,984 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $987,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,248,113 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $59,563 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$58,326 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $98,292 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,520,932 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,953,467 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,300 |
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 | $96,528 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $17,053,295 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,369,824 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $18,770,699 |
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 | $2,879,138 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $100,019,661 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $626,010 |
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 | $626,010 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,308,896 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $94,084,755 |
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 | $100,019,661 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mercy Ships Foundation has recieved totaling $39,603.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,603 |
Dallas Seminary Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: General Support | $17,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Saudi Aramco Ret Welfare Ben Tr Houston, TX | $29,146 | $26,385,582 |
San Angelo Area Foundation San Angelo, TX | $221,834,647 | $42,062,458 |
Mercy Ships Foundation Lindale, TX | $100,019,661 | $12,520,932 |
Texas Womens Foundation Dallas, TX | $33,197,240 | $8,443,158 |
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation Metairie, LA | $44,526 | $10,673,881 |
The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust Metairie, LA | $58,086,420 | $4,279,649 |
The University Of Texas At Tyler Education Inc Tyler, TX | $0 | $51,128 |
University Of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation Fayetteville, AR | $18,380,736 | $2,093,754 |
Butcher Fund Houston, TX | $0 | $254,062 |
Lensic Performing Arts Center Corporation Santa Fe, NM | $15,012,313 | $4,156,320 |
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust San Antonio, TX | $117,218,576 | $120,089,499 |
St Davids Community Health Foundation Initiatives Austin, TX | $27,867,184 | $2,942,176 |