Mercy Flight Southeast Inc
Provide access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family,community or national crisis
Mercy Flight SE Inc
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Mercy Flight Southeast has over 700 volunteer pilots serving Florida, Bahamas. Providing free life saving flights since 1983
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Mission
Provide access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family,community or national crisis
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mercy Flight Southeast Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 Flight Southeast Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Leesburg, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 592697223. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Flight Southeast Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592697223. 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 Flight Southeast Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Mercy Flight Southeast Inc is located in Leesburg, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Flight Southeast Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Flight Southeast Inc is classified as a Health 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Flight Southeast 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 Flight Southeast Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Mercy Flight Southeast has over 700 volunteer pilots serving Florida, Bahamas. Providing free life saving flights since 1983 Mercy Flight Southeast Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Flight Southeast Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 592697223, 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 (FY2024): 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 FLIGHT SOUTHEAST 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mercy Flight Southeast Inc
- What is Mercy Flight Southeast Inc?
- Mercy Flight Southeast Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Leesburg, United States. Mercy Flight Southeast has over 700 volunteer pilots serving Florida, Bahamas. Providing free life saving flights since 1983
- When was Mercy Flight Southeast Inc founded?
- Mercy Flight Southeast Inc was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Mercy Flight Southeast Inc?
- Steve Purello serves as CEO.
- Where is Mercy Flight Southeast Inc located?
- Headquartered in Leesburg, FL, United States.
- What is Mercy Flight Southeast Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Flight Southeast Inc trustworthy?
- Mercy Flight Southeast Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Flight Southeast Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 592697223.
- What is Mercy Flight Southeast Inc's website?
- http://mercyflightse.org