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Merced Rescue Mission

MERCED RESCUE MISSION: MISSION, VISION AND PURPOSE:Our MISSION is to exhibit the love and caring of Jesus Christ; transforming lives for those in our county who are in …

Human Services Merced, CA EIN 770284849 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Merced Rescue Mission

The Merced County Rescue Mission offers life-changing programs and provides hope to the homeless and needy people of Merced County.

Founded
Headquarters
Merced, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

MERCED RESCUE MISSION: MISSION, VISION AND PURPOSE:Our MISSION is to exhibit the love and caring of Jesus Christ; transforming lives for those in our county who are in physcial and spirtual need.Our VISION is to be the hands, feet and voice of Christ in Merced County; advocating for the dispossessed, battered, hungry and destitute.Our PURPOSE is to continue the work of Jesus Christ through evangelizing, disciplining, and serving the spritual and physical needs of the disadvantages. We provide emergency subsistence and rehabilitation programs for men, women and families, including skills training for the intter-city poor. We also strive to inform and involve the public in caring for the poverty-stricken, with the ultimate goal being the restoration of the whole person.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I31
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Merced Rescue Mission is a registered human services nonprofit based in Merced, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 770284849. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Merced Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Merced Rescue Mission is located in Merced, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Merced Rescue Mission has $6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Merced Rescue Mission is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Merced Rescue Mission. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Merced Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Merced County Rescue Mission offers life-changing programs and provides hope to the homeless and needy people of Merced County. Merced Rescue Mission is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Merced Rescue Mission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Merced Rescue Mission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Merced Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770284849, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

DR
Dr Bruce Metcalf
Executive Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

BE
Bettie S•••••••
TREASURER
BO
Bob D••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bruce M••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DR
Dr B•••• M••••••
Executive Executive Officer
JA
Jason W•••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kerry Y••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mark M•••
CHAIRPERSON
PA
Paul C••••••
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
TO
Tom R•••
SECRETARU
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Merced Rescue Mission This page 89 $6.3 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Merced Rescue Mission

What is Merced Rescue Mission?
Merced Rescue Mission is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Merced, United States. The Merced County Rescue Mission offers life-changing programs and provides hope to the homeless and needy people of Merced County.
When was Merced Rescue Mission founded?
Merced Rescue Mission was founded in 2003.
Who leads Merced Rescue Mission?
Dr Bruce Metcalf serves as Executive Executive Officer.
Where is Merced Rescue Mission located?
Headquartered in Merced, United States.
What is Merced Rescue Mission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Merced Rescue Mission trustworthy?
Merced Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Merced Rescue Mission's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770284849.
What is Merced Rescue Mission's website?
http://www.mercedcountyrescuemission.org