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 …
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The Merced County Rescue Mission offers life-changing programs and provides hope to the homeless and needy people of Merced County.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMerced 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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MERCED RESCUE MISSION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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