Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
MERCY HOUSING AND SHELTER CORPORATION PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. MERCY WORKS TO EMPOWER ITS CLIENTS …
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Mercy Housing and Shelter works with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find shelter and permanent housing in Hartford and Middlesex, CT.
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Mission
Mercy housing and shelter corporation provides housing assistance and supportive services to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Mercy works to empower its clients to become independent, so they may live and work with dignity and respect. Mercy seeks to end homelessness by advocating for changes in the social systems that perpetuate homelessness. Mercy welcomes and serves all in need, in the tradition of the sisters of mercy, who founded the organization in 1983.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 322,679 human services 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Hartford, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 061090211. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061090211. 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 Housing and Shelter Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is located in Hartford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 221 MAIN ST, 4th Floor, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation. 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 Housing and Shelter Corporation 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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 Housing and Shelter works with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find shelter and permanent housing in Hartford and Middlesex, CT. Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061090211, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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 HOUSING AND SHELTER CORPORATION 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
- What is Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation?
- Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hartford, United States. Mercy Housing and Shelter works with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find shelter and permanent housing in Hartford and Middlesex, CT.
- When was Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation founded?
- Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation?
- Kara A Capone serves as CEO.
- Where is Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Hartford, CT, United States.
- What is Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation trustworthy?
- Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Housing and Shelter Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061090211.
- What is Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation's website?
- https://mercyhousingct.org