Mercy Projects is located in Murrieta, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mercy Projects employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy Projects 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, Mercy Projects generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 7 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:
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MERCY PROJECTS IS A CHRISTIAN 501C3 ORGANIZATION WITH A "CHRIST-CENTERED, FAMILY-FOCUSED" VISION OF ASSISTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN, THE POOR AND THE WIDOW. WE ASSIST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND DESIRE TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES PRIMARILY IN UKRAINE WITH OTHER MINISTRY PROGRAMS IN KOSOVO, ARMENIA, AND RUSSIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2022 MINISTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTSUKRAINE1. EVACUATION OF OUR STAFF AND OTHERS FROM THE WAR2. PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES3. DELIVER HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE WAR ZONES OF UKRAINE4. PURCHASE AND DELIVER GOODS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES: FIREWOOD, WARM CLOTHING, WOOD BURNING STOVES, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, FIRST AID KITS, ETC.5. CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE HEARTS OF LOVE CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN THE SUMY REGION6. SUPPORT UKRAINIAN MISSIONARIES SERVING THEIR PEOPLECHRISTIAN CAMPS: A LARGE CHRISTIAN CAMP TOOK PLACE FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN IN HUNGARY NEAR BUDAPEST. HEARTS OF LOVE CENTER: THE TOWN OF KONOTOP WAS OCCUPIED BY RUSSIAN FORCES. THE CENTER REMAINED OPEN AS A MEETING PLACE FOR ALL FAMILIES IN THE TOWN, BUT SPECIALLY FOR THE FAMILIES WITH HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS: THE BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP WERE FINANCIAL PAYMENTS TO FAMILIES AS MOST OF THEM FLED AS REFUGEES. KOSOVO - 16 FAMILIES IN THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMFAMILIES IN KOSOVO ARE PRIMARILY WIDOWS OR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS, BLINDNESS, OR EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. WE PROVIDE BASIC GROCERIES THROUGH VOUCHERS REDEEMABLE AT A LOCAL GROCERY STORE FOR THESE FAMILIES. OUR LOCAL PARTNER IS PLANTING A CHURCH IN THIS MUSLIM COMMUNITY. ARMENIATHE PRIMARY ARMENIA PROJECT IS A DAIRY FARM IN STEPANAVAN, ARMENIA, IN THE NORTHERN REGION HIT HARDEST BY THE EARTHQUAKE IN 1986. THIS FARM PROVIDES LOCAL JOBS AND PRODUCES MILK AND PROVIDES ECO-TOURISM TO LOCALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Thompson CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $51,480 |
Paula Thompson Director | Trustee | 24 | $17,741 |
Brian Bell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Stirling CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Hansen 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 | $1,271,895 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,271,895 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,208 |
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 | $14,237 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,293,151 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,377 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $665,790 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,776 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,427 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,427 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,703 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,004 |
Office expenses | $4,619 |
Information technology | $11,942 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,809 |
Travel | $18,387 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,604 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,117 |
Insurance | $946 |
All other expenses | $2,402 |
Total functional expenses | $1,119,115 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,128,263 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $200,900 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,332 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,978 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,349,473 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,215 |
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 | $200,000 |
Total liabilities | $220,215 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,129,258 |
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 | $1,349,473 |