Mercy Beyond Borders
Forge ways for women and girls in extreme poverty to learn, connect, and lead in countries where women and girls are marginalized. Our goal is to educate them, …
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Empowering women and girls in extreme poverty through education and leadership training. Join our mission as an NGO dedicated to women
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Mission
Forge ways for women and girls in extreme poverty to learn, connect, and lead in countries where women and girls are marginalized. Our goal is to educate them, connect them with one another and equip them with the tools to become leaders advocating for positive change.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMercy Beyond Borders is a registered international nonprofit based in Santa Clara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260323282. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Beyond Borders 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 international charities in United States is 89/100.
Mercy Beyond Borders is located in Santa Clara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Beyond Borders has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Beyond Borders is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Beyond Borders. 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.
Mercy Beyond Borders 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.
Empowering women and girls in extreme poverty through education and leadership training. Join our mission as an NGO dedicated to women Mercy Beyond Borders is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among international charities registered in United States: Mercy Beyond Borders's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Beyond Borders are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mercy Beyond Borders is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260323282, 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MERCY BEYOND BORDERS 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (16)
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Sentiment
NeutralSister Marilyn Lacey - AARP
I Aim To Take Revival, Mercy Sounds Beyond Borders – Tolamise - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Amid insecurity and challenges, ministries continue in Haiti - National Catholic Reporter
Richard Bona Obituary (1938 - 2016) - San Mateo, CA - San Francisco Chronicle - Legacy obituary
South Sudan marks 10 years of independence overshadowed by violence - Global Sisters Report
Even if you've not been fed, be bread - Global Sisters Report
Sisters discuss Haiti's progress, stagnation 10 years after severe earthquake - Global Sisters Report
Q & A with Sr. Marilyn Lacey of Mercy Beyond Borders - Global Sisters Report
Miracles and Mercy Beyond Borders - The Silicon Valley Voice
Rottnest swim team powered by caring - The West Australian
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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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Mercy Beyond Borders
- What is Mercy Beyond Borders?
- Mercy Beyond Borders is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Clara, United States. Empowering women and girls in extreme poverty through education and leadership training. Join our mission as an NGO dedicated to women
- When was Mercy Beyond Borders founded?
- Mercy Beyond Borders was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Mercy Beyond Borders?
- Kevin Grimes serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Mercy Beyond Borders located?
- Headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
- What is Mercy Beyond Borders's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Beyond Borders trustworthy?
- Mercy Beyond Borders 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 Mercy Beyond Borders's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260323282.
- What is Mercy Beyond Borders's website?
- http://www.mercybeyondborders.org