Project Mercy Inc
THE VISION OF PROJECT MERCY IS TO "RENEW THE HEART OF A NATION BY FREEING PEOPLE FROM PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL POVERTY". THE MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM HOW PEOPLE …
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Empowering Ethiopian communities for holistic development. Join Project Mercy in education, health, nutrition, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
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Mission
The vision of project mercy is to "renew the heart of a nation by freeing people from physical and spiritual poverty". The mission is to transform how people live and think and build strong, self-sufficient communities in ethiopia and beyond through new knowledge, better health, sustainable food sources and strengthened character for all people as a living example of the love of jesus christ. This international ministry was started in 1977 to provide emergency relief and relocation assistance to ethiopian refugees. At its peak, the ministry grew to reach seven countries in africa with its focus on assisting displaced refugees in djibouti, guinea, ivory coast, kenya, liberia, malawi, and sudan. In 1993 the organization shifted its focus to creating a relief and development model that can be used by others to help break the cycle of famine and poverty in communities. Project mercy is committed to making long-term, multi-generational impact. As such, our development interventions, develop
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Project Mercy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1977, it predates 89% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented international charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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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 + methodologyProject Mercy Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 351410753. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Project Mercy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351410753. 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.
Project Mercy Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Project Mercy Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years. Its registered address is 7011 Ardmore Avenue, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Project Mercy Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Project Mercy Inc is classified as an International 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Project Mercy 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, Project Mercy 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Empowering Ethiopian communities for holistic development. Join Project Mercy in education, health, nutrition, infrastructure, and economic empowerment. Project Mercy Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Project Mercy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Project Mercy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351410753, 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.
PROJECT MERCY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 30 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project Mercy Inc
- What is Project Mercy Inc?
- Project Mercy Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Wayne, United States. Empowering Ethiopian communities for holistic development. Join Project Mercy in education, health, nutrition, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
- When was Project Mercy Inc founded?
- Project Mercy Inc was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Project Mercy Inc?
- Bete Demeke serves as PRESIDENT/VICE-CHAIR.
- Where is Project Mercy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
- What is Project Mercy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project Mercy Inc trustworthy?
- Project Mercy Inc 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 Project Mercy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351410753.
- What is Project Mercy Inc's website?
- https://projectmercy.org