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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, …

International Santa Clara, CA EIN 260323282 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mercy Beyond Borders

Empowering women and girls in extreme poverty through education and leadership training. Join our mission as an NGO dedicated to women

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KE
Kevin Grimes
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Bob P••••••
Director
CA
Catherine C•••
Director
CH
Chris W••••
CHAIR
DO
Don N•••••••••
Director
ED
Eden L• F••••
COO
IR
Irene M••••
Director
JU
Julie F••••• M•••••••
Director
KE
Kevin G•••••
TREASURER
MA
Marilyn L••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Mark S••• S••••••
Director
MA
Matilda R•••
Director
PA
Paul K••
Director
RO
Rocky L••
Director
ST
Stacey M•••••
Director
TH
Theresa S••••• B•••
Director
WI
William C••••
CHAIR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sister Marilyn Lacey - AARP
Apr 2026
www.aarp.org
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
I Aim To Take Revival, Mercy Sounds Beyond Borders – Tolamise - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Oct 2025
independent.ng
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Amid insecurity and challenges, ministries continue in Haiti - National Catholic Reporter
Aug 2023
www.ncronline.org
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Richard Bona Obituary (1938 - 2016) - San Mateo, CA - San Francisco Chronicle - Legacy obituary
Oct 2021
www.legacy.com
South Sudan marks 10 years of independence overshadowed by violence - Global Sisters Report
Jul 2021
www.globalsistersreport.org
Even if you've not been fed, be bread - Global Sisters Report
Feb 2020
www.globalsistersreport.org
Sisters discuss Haiti's progress, stagnation 10 years after severe earthquake - Global Sisters Report
Jan 2020
www.globalsistersreport.org
Q & A with Sr. Marilyn Lacey of Mercy Beyond Borders - Global Sisters Report
May 2017
www.globalsistersreport.org
Miracles and Mercy Beyond Borders - The Silicon Valley Voice
Nov 2015
www.svvoice.com
Rottnest swim team powered by caring - The West Australian
Feb 2015
thewest.com.au

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mercy Beyond Borders This page 89 $2.9 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia 89 $2.8 million -

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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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