Mercy Conference and Retreat Center
Impelled by the gospel, the mercy conference and retreat center provides a tranquil environment of hospitality and healing in the mercy tradition, where groups and individuals of all …
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Tranquil retreat center in St. Louis for prayer & reflection. Join us for spiritual growth. Call for bookings.
Mission
Impelled by the gospel, the mercy conference and retreat center provides a tranquil environment of hospitality and healing in the mercy tradition, where groups and individuals of all faiths can engage in prayer, reflection and dialogue for personal, communal and global transformation.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar religion 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, Mercy Conference and Retreat Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 114,636 religion 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 89% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMercy Conference and Retreat Center is a registered religion nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262680503. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262680503. 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 Conference and Retreat Center 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Conference and Retreat Center has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Conference and Retreat Center. 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 Conference and Retreat Center is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Tranquil retreat center in St. Louis for prayer & reflection. Join us for spiritual growth. Call for bookings. Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Conference and Retreat Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262680503, 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
6 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 CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER 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 (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 45 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mercy Conference and Retreat Center
- What is Mercy Conference and Retreat Center?
- Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in St Louis, United States. Tranquil retreat center in St. Louis for prayer & reflection. Join us for spiritual growth. Call for bookings.
- When was Mercy Conference and Retreat Center founded?
- Mercy Conference and Retreat Center was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Mercy Conference and Retreat Center?
- Dawn Stringfield serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Mercy Conference and Retreat Center located?
- Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
- What is Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Conference and Retreat Center trustworthy?
- Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 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 Conference and Retreat Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262680503.
- What is Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's website?
- http://www.mercycenterstl.org