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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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.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Merced Rescue Mission has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Merced Rescue Mission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770284849. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Merced Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
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. It allocates 31% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Merced Rescue Mission holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 31% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 31% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Where to find a free Thanksgiving Day meal in Merced - Merced Sun-Star
Village of Hope opens in Merced - Merced County Times
New complex in Merced helping homeless veterans - ABC30 Fresno
Food Waste Prevention Program Saves Thousands of Pounds of Food in Merced County - UC Merced
Rescue Mission Thanksgiving feed - Merced Sun-Star
Forced sexual favors-for-food at Merced shelter, lawsuit claims - ABC30 Fresno
Merced Rescue Mission serves up Christmas Eve ham dinner to 640 people - Sacramento Bee
Merced law enforcement: Be safe – don’t give money to panhandlers - Modesto Bee
Merced City Council OKs anti-panhandling rule - Sacramento Bee
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, CA, United States.
- What is Merced Rescue Mission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 31% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Merced Rescue Mission trustworthy?
- Merced Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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