Mercy Foundation-bakersfield
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mercy Foundation-bakersfield is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1946, with $4,812,028 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 119, Bakersfield, CA, 93302 EIN 77-0201321 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.8M
▼ 42.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.1M
Net assets
$51.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mercy Foundation-bakersfield— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating201 mo reserves · +36% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mercy Foundation-bakersfield: 201 mo reserves · +36% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mercy Foundation-bakersfield— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mercy Foundation-bakersfield: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 119, Bakersfield, CA, 93302
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.8M (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $652KNet assets $51.7M
Operating margin
36.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52.3M
Total liabilities
$652K
Net assets
$51.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,812,028▼42.3% | $3,078,984▲30.4% | $51,674,805▲5.2% | $52,327,060▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,333,120▲188% | $2,360,623▼13.8% | $49,143,601▲13.5% | $49,598,623▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,896,110▼89.3% | $2,738,065▲5.6% | $43,299,025▼1.7% | $44,544,205▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,992,194▲343% | $2,592,951▲10.6% | $44,027,459▲144% | $45,034,284▲141% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,086,341▲46.1% | $2,344,445▼18.9% | $18,057,909▲64.7% | $18,659,425▲68.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,166,798▲39.9% | $2,891,652▼1.7% | $10,962,475▼20.0% | $11,110,026▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,978,270▼13.3% | $2,941,025▲3.3% | $13,709,280▲4.1% | $14,079,945▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,436,544▲32.8% | $2,848,135▼6.4% | $13,167,840▲9.3% | $13,314,204▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,588,224▼11.7% | $3,044,008▼10.3% | $12,045,134▼7.3% | $12,278,868▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,931,513▼22.1% | $3,393,651▲16.7% | $12,993,678▼3.7% | $13,262,275▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,762,149 | $2,906,931▲63.2% | $13,498,558▲10.2% | $13,780,535▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,780,761▼34.6% | $12,246,338▲19.5% | $12,794,650▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,722,482 | $10,247,034 | $10,429,447 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11.2M total
34 grants to Mercy Foundation-bakersfield totaling $11.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $70,120 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Homemaker care training program | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Dignity Health | Foundation support | 2023 | $1,053,642 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Dignity Health | Foundation support | 2022 | $770,882 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | My mental well-being does matter | 2022 | $24,040 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management | General support | 2022 | $9,700 |
| Dignity Health | Foundation support | 2021 | $795,611 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Finding my strength within to support my community | 2021 | $25,000 |
| California Health Foundation and Trust | Walmart foundation grant | 2021 | $8,250 |
| Dignity Health | Foundation support | 2020 | $705,718 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management | 2020 asthma preventive services - asthma management program | 2020 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Foundation-bakersfield a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Foundation-bakersfield is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0201321, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Foundation-bakersfield's EIN?
- Mercy Foundation-bakersfield's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0201321.
- How much revenue does Mercy Foundation-bakersfield report?
- Mercy Foundation-bakersfield reported $4,812,028 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mercy Foundation-bakersfield have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Foundation-bakersfield B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mercy Foundation-bakersfield (EIN 77-0201321) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.