Mercy Corps
The mission of Mercy Corps is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.
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To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
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Mission
The mission of Mercy Corps is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMercy Corps is a registered international nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 911148123. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $376M in annual revenue. 155 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Corps has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 91/100.
Mercy Corps is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Corps has $376M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Corps is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $376M in annual revenue. The organization has 155 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Corps. 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 Corps has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among international charities registered in United States: Mercy Corps's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $376M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Corps are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 911148123, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MERCY CORPS 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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NeutralIran war will worsen food insecurity in already fragile nations, humanitarian group warns - CBS News
Rebranding: Mercy Corps To Become Prosper Global - The NonProfit Times
Devex Newswire: What's behind Mercy Corps' new name - Devex
Mercy Corps to become Prosper Global - Devex
Mercy Corps to Become Prosper Global in September 2026 - PR Newswire
Mercy Corps becomes Prosper Global - Axios
Supporting Mercy Corps’ innovative program design - ACLED
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 155 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Mercy Corps
- What is Mercy Corps?
- Mercy Corps is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
- When was Mercy Corps founded?
- Mercy Corps was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Mercy Corps?
- Chad Snelgar serves as Cfao.
- Where is Mercy Corps located?
- Headquartered in Portland, United States. The charity operates in 41 countries.
- What is Mercy Corps's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Corps trustworthy?
- Mercy Corps has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Corps's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911148123.
- What is Mercy Corps's website?
- http://www.mercycorps.org