Mercy House Living Centers
91% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Mercy House Living Centers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 1989, with $65,360,724 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1905, Santa Ana, CA, 92702 EIN 33-0315864 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$65.4M
▲ 19.8% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$68.4M
Net assets
$7.0M
Employees
884
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Mercy House Living Centers: 91% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -5% 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 House Living Centers: 1 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Mercy House Living Centers: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 House Living Centers: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To be the leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs, and supportive services.
What they do
Emergency assistance/shelter- mercy house provided emergency shelter to 4,937 individuals through its various emergency shelter facilities across the california counites of orange, riverside, los angeles, ventura and maricopa county, arizona. services provided to shelter participants include temporary housing, food, laundry and hygiene facilities, housing navigation and access to medical and supportive services. its south orange county street outreach programs served 362 individuals.
Cal aim community supports mercy house provided 402 medi-cal members with housing tenancy and sustaining services, 609 medi-cal members with housing transition navigation services, 393 medi-cal members with housing deposits, and 276 medi-cal members with enhanced care management (ecm) services.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1905, Santa Ana, CA, 92702
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Temporary Housing & Shelters
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.4M (FY2013) to $65.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.4MNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
-4.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.4M
Total liabilities
$13.4M
Net assets
$7.0M
Salaries & benefits
$31.6M
46% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,360,724▲19.8% | $68,403,757▲28.9% | $6,963,205▼30.2% | $20,389,730▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,570,713▲40.4% | $53,056,933▲35.1% | $9,980,780▲18.0% | $27,817,685▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $38,871,504▲8.6% | $39,276,322▲8.1% | $8,456,271▼5.3% | $20,241,609▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $35,798,469▲22.9% | $36,327,725▲28.6% | $8,926,190▼5.6% | $18,239,425▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,124,850▲55.2% | $28,250,936▲44.3% | $9,455,446▲10.8% | $17,081,810▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,762,486▲30.0% | $19,583,099▲32.6% | $8,533,580▼17.3% | $14,816,358▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $14,432,010▲54.6% | $14,764,306▲52.0% | $10,323,139▲14.1% | $12,820,685▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,332,912▲16.1% | $9,713,987▲12.8% | $9,044,704▼3.4% | $10,566,148▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,036,887▲30.3% | $8,612,005▲46.5% | $9,361,021▲7.3% | $10,889,586▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,167,236▼3.1% | $5,878,934▲29.3% | $8,725,359▲3.4% | $9,922,868▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,367,521 | $4,545,082▲32.5% | $8,436,457▲62.5% | $9,234,357▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,430,900▼24.2% | $5,192,669▲5.0% | $6,741,048▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,525,124▼11.3% | $4,947,389▼5.0% | $5,974,721▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,099,072▲3.1% | $5,208,132▼7.0% | $6,379,642▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,947,763 | $5,601,037 | $6,663,300 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Larry Haynes — $153,275 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Haynes | Ceo & President | 40 | $153,275 |
| Patti Long | Dceo | 40 | $121,294 |
| Timothy Huynh | Chief Programs Officer | 40 | $101,569 |
| Mary Ellen Gross | Cfo | 40 | $98,900 |
| James Brooks | Director | 40 | $58,075 |
| Robyn Willis | Coo & Sec | 40 | $24,708 |
| Bill Baker | Asst Secretary | 1 | — |
| Daryl A Cole | Director | 1 | — |
| Gary Belz | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather Mcneill | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Elkins | Director | 1 | — |
| Jessica Petrillo | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Righeimer | Director | 1 | — |
| Johnny Bryant | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Stark | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Rumbaugh | Director | 1 | — |
| Marianne Koshar | Director | 1 | — |
| Mia Bergman | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Solo | Director | 1 | — |
| Mladen Buntich | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Citiguard Inc | Security Service | $2,349,509 |
| Covered California | Health Care | $2,155,526 |
| Santa Ana Security Services | Security Service | $1,666,004 |
| Howard Johnson | Shelter | $1,133,806 |
| Slate Bistro | Food Service | $1,088,163 |
Grants received · $5.6M total
105 grants to Mercy House Living Centers totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2024 | $89,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $17,255 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Housing | 2023 | $135,000 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2023 | $81,367 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $77,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2023 | $74,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $72,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $42,889 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Housing for health oc (hhoc) ? pathway to housing | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona Inc | Compassion sponsorship | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Family care center program | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Family care center program | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy House Living Centers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy House Living Centers is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0315864, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy House Living Centers's EIN?
- Mercy House Living Centers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0315864.
- How much revenue does Mercy House Living Centers report?
- Mercy House Living Centers reported $65,360,724 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy House Living Centers's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy House Living Centers spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy House Living Centers have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy House Living Centers B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy House Living Centers's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy House Living Centers's latest Form 990 is $153,275, paid to Larry Haynes (Ceo & President).
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Data for Mercy House Living Centers (EIN 33-0315864) 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.