Mercy Center for Women Inc
To enhance the dignity of each person we serve through the healing of body, mind, and spirit by providing safe and supportive transitional housing, education, and counseling.
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The Mercy Center for Women provides services for women in the community who are homeless or who need some assistance with their personal development.
Mission
To enhance the dignity of each person we serve through the healing of body, mind, and spirit by providing safe and supportive transitional housing, education, and counseling.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Mercy Center for Women Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 94% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMercy Center for Women Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Erie, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 251695659. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Center for Women Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251695659. 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.
Mercy Center for Women Inc 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. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Mercy Center for Women Inc is located in Erie, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Center for Women Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Center for Women Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Center for Women Inc. 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, Mercy Center for Women Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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 Mercy Center for Women provides services for women in the community who are homeless or who need some assistance with their personal development. Mercy Center for Women Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Center for Women Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mercy Center for Women Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251695659, 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.
MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN INC 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 86 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 · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mercy Center for Women Inc
- What is Mercy Center for Women Inc?
- Mercy Center for Women Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Erie, United States. The Mercy Center for Women provides services for women in the community who are homeless or who need some assistance with their personal development.
- When was Mercy Center for Women Inc founded?
- Mercy Center for Women Inc was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Mercy Center for Women Inc?
- Jennie Hagerty serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Mercy Center for Women Inc located?
- Headquartered in Erie, PA, United States.
- What is Mercy Center for Women Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Center for Women Inc trustworthy?
- Mercy Center for Women Inc 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 Mercy Center for Women Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251695659.
- What is Mercy Center for Women Inc's website?
- http://www.mcwerie.org