Mercy Life
96% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Mercy Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1946, with $90,347,179 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145 EIN 23-2840137 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$90.3M
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$84.5M
Net assets
$36.7M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $0 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 Life: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +6% 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 Life: 5 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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 Life: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Life: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide health care services for the elderly
Contact & location
- Address
- 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41.4M (FY2013) to $90.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $19.4MNet assets $36.7M
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$56.1M
Total liabilities
$19.4M
Net assets
$36.7M
Salaries & benefits
$21.3M
25% of expenses
Board members
9
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,347,179▲3.9% | $84,483,787▲10.8% | $36,652,319▲19.5% | $56,081,928▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,941,242▼1.5% | $76,239,121▲8.1% | $30,683,822▲157% | $54,912,777▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,270,190▼4.7% | $70,503,600▼15.4% | $11,931,753▼68.8% | $40,524,638▼39.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,613,131▲2.7% | $83,375,015▲1.8% | $38,218,495▲34.5% | $67,369,995▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,157,482▲15.5% | $81,920,280▲12.6% | $28,414,202▲38.9% | $56,615,211▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,048,307▲10.5% | $72,765,842▲10.8% | $20,459,402▲33.1% | $45,566,420▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $70,642,290▲5.3% | $65,666,214▲6.7% | $15,369,426▲29.5% | $45,924,996▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,083,459▲18.0% | $61,548,292▲15.6% | $11,867,318▲65.8% | $35,422,725▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,853,256▲19.0% | $53,261,231▲16.3% | $7,159,571▲63.6% | $26,481,164▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,786,621▲15.4% | $45,784,198▲13.7% | $4,376,024▲51.4% | $22,768,306▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,406,855 | $40,255,315▲15.7% | $2,890,331▲109% | $20,890,254▲379% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,787,545▲1.7% | -$33,300,804▲1.2% | $4,365,271▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $34,220,502▼3.9% | -$33,691,834▼24.8% | $5,082,675▼28.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $35,626,056 | -$26,992,540 | $7,066,140 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Marie Tag Rsm | Director; Vice Chair | 0.1 | — |
| Anne Lewis | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | — |
| Antonia Villarruel | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Arthur Henkel | Director; Chair | 0.1 | — |
| Benjamin Carter | Director; Trinity Health Evp & Coo | 0.1 | — |
| Beverly Jones | Director Through 8/23 | 0.1 | — |
| Carrie Hays Mcelroy | Chief Clinical Operations | 1 | — |
| Catherine Mikus | Former Offcr; Thma Vp Managing Cnsl | 0 | — |
| Daniel Drake | Director; President & Ceo | 1 | — |
| Dewayne Wells | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Gloria Allon | Executive Director | 45 | — |
| James Woodward | Former Officer; Thma President & Ceo | 0 | — |
| Joanne Handy | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Johanna Yurkow | Former Key Employee | 0 | — |
| Karen Nichols | Chief Medical Officer | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Saxton | Vice President, Finance Through 2/24 | 1 | — |
| Kristi Johnson Do | Medical Director | 50 | — |
| Lejon Poole | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Mandi Murray | Secretary; Trin Vp Managing Counsel | 1 | — |
| Marcus Bowens | Treasurer; Cfo Continuing Care | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmastar LLC | Pharmacy Benefit Manager | $12,476,645 |
| Keystone Quality Transport | Ambulance Services | $7,185,706 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia | Outsourcing of Clinical Services | $2,317,152 |
| Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart | Temporary Medical Staffing Services | $2,312,124 |
| Methodist Hospital | Health Care Services | $2,084,886 |
Grants received · $23K total
1 grant to Mercy Life totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Donor designations and general operating support | 2015 | $23,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2840137, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Life's EIN?
- Mercy Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2840137.
- How much revenue does Mercy Life report?
- Mercy Life reported $90,347,179 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy Life's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy Life spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Life A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy Life's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy Life's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Anna Marie Tag Rsm (Director; Vice Chair).
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Data for Mercy Life (EIN 23-2840137) 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.