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Mercy Corps

The mission of Mercy Corps is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.

International Portland, OR EIN 911148123 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Mercy Corps

To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large
Operating in
41 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

The mission of Mercy Corps is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q330
Cause tags
Operating countries (41)
Afghanistan Bahamas Benin Burkina Faso Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Timor-Leste Ethiopia Georgia Guatemala Haiti Indonesia Iraq Jordan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Liberia Mali Mauritania Myanmar Nepal Niger Nigeria Pakistan Palestine Congo Senegal Somalia South Africa Sudan Syria Tanzania Uganda Ukraine Uzbekistan Venezuela Yemen Zimbabwe South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($292.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mercy 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CH
Chad Snelgar
Cfao

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrienne E K••••••
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
AD
Adrienne K••••••
Chief Development & Marketing Officer (Partial)
AL
Alexa H•••••
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
AL
Allen G•••••••
Board Member
AL
Allison A•• H••••••
Deputy Regional Director
AL
Allison H••••••
Deputy Regional Director
AN
Andrew M•••••
Assistant Corporate Secretary (Partial) and Deputy General Counsel
AR
Arthur P•••
Chief People Strategy & Learning Officer (Partial)
BE
Becca v•• D•••
Board Member
BE
Beth d••••••
Interim Chief Executive Officer (Partial)
CE
Cecily J•••••
Board Member
CH
Chad S••••••
Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Treasurer (Began 7/2022)
CR
Craig A••• R••••••
Senior Vice President - Programs
DA
Dafna R•••
Vice President of Policy and Research (Partial)
DA
David M••••••
Board Member
DO
Don Z••••
Corporate Secretary (Partial)
EM
Emily K C•••
Assistant Corporate Secretary (Partial)
EM
Emmanuel L••
Board Member
EM
Emmanuel L••••
Board Member
FA
Farah P••••••
Board Member
GA
Gayle T•••••• L•••••
Board Member
GE
George P•••••••••
Board Member
GI
Gisel K•••••••••
Board Member
HE
Hernan V•••••
Interim Chief Financial Officer
IM
Iman D•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Iran war will worsen food insecurity in already fragile nations, humanitarian group warns - CBS News
May 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Rebranding: Mercy Corps To Become Prosper Global - The NonProfit Times
Mar 2026
thenonprofittimes.com
Devex Newswire: What's behind Mercy Corps' new name - Devex
Mar 2026
www.devex.com
Mercy Corps to become Prosper Global - Devex
Mar 2026
www.devex.com
Mercy Corps to Become Prosper Global in September 2026 - PR Newswire
Mar 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Mercy Corps becomes Prosper Global - Axios
Mar 2026
www.axios.com
Supporting Mercy Corps’ innovative program design - ACLED
Jan 2026
acleddata.com
Form filed
$376.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$465.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$522.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$423.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$357.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$324.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mercy Corps This page 86 $376.3 million 0%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 155 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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

Methodology

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 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