Mercy Ships International
75% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mercy Ships International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lindale, Texas, registered in 2008, with $287,144,079 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
Po Box 2020, Lindale, TX, 75771 EIN 26-2414132 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$287.1M
▲ 85.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157.1M
Net assets
$370.5M
Employees
591
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs · $8 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 Ships International: 75% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +45% 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 Ships International: 28 mo reserves · +45% 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 Ships International: 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 Ships International: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Operates hospital ships staffed by volunteer medical and non-medical crew to bring free surgeries and medical training to developing countries.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2020, Lindale, TX, 75771
- City
- Lindale
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.0M (FY2013) to $287.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.4MNet assets $370.5M
Operating margin
45.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$382.8M
Total liabilities
$12.4M
Net assets
$370.5M
Salaries & benefits
$45.9M
29% of expenses
Board members
25
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,144,079▲85.1% | $157,056,453▲7.8% | $370,469,431▲54.2% | $382,848,734▲51.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $155,091,550▲15.8% | $145,692,310▲6.4% | $240,321,832▲3.6% | $252,387,216▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $133,883,712▼37.1% | $136,875,817▼4.2% | $231,960,408▼0.1% | $246,524,346▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $212,689,629▲92.2% | $142,842,150▲80.2% | $232,236,776▲42.2% | $239,293,493▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $110,683,026▲4.2% | $79,255,209▼12.9% | $163,320,032▲24.4% | $171,351,006▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $106,217,922▼9.1% | $90,955,859▲20.0% | $131,306,985▲13.2% | $145,192,831▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $116,840,423▲64.0% | $75,788,838▲21.4% | $115,978,134▲53.7% | $123,338,393▲48.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,253,635▼10.9% | $62,442,780▲2.9% | $75,436,971▲14.0% | $82,865,047▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,952,396▲16.4% | $60,662,773▲15.9% | $66,183,470▲38.5% | $75,169,137▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $68,716,965▲9.3% | $52,322,550▲4.4% | $47,795,384▲49.7% | $52,621,388▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,846,827▲65.5% | $50,136,242▲67.7% | $31,932,006▲63.6% | $35,434,815▲59.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,971,271 | $29,897,072▲17.1% | $19,520,278▲70.6% | $22,267,077▲68.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,529,433▼2.0% | $11,442,394▲52.0% | $13,234,468▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,048,516▼9.8% | $7,528,394▲28.1% | $9,870,488▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,865,145 | $5,875,258 | $7,618,000 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Gert Van De Weerdhof — $434,241 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gert Van De Weerdhof | Ceo | 55 | $434,241 |
| Mark Shrime | Int. Chief Medical Officer End: 12/16/2024 | 45 | $328,143 |
| Don Stephens | Founder | 45 | $300,000 |
| Jitze Kramer | Vp of Global Branding End: 9/30/24 | 55 | $262,804 |
| Robert Corley | Coo | 55 | $261,210 |
| Paul Owen | Secretary & General Counsel End: 7/16/2024 | 55 | $247,863 |
| Ebenezer Puplampu | Cpo | 45 | $246,188 |
| Nicolas Adame | Cfo Start: 01/08/2024 | 55 | $235,571 |
| Kerry Peterson | Vp Advancement/asst. Secretary | 55 | $205,481 |
| Barney Goodall | Interim Cfo End: 1/7/2024 | 45 | $192,104 |
| Nathan Jansen | Managing Director | 45 | $179,246 |
| Brandon Kean | Controller | 45 | $176,312 |
| Dave Shwadlenak | Vp of Information Technology | 45 | $163,001 |
| David Schwab | Secretary & General Counsel Start: 9/3/2024 | 45 | $108,065 |
| Linda Pruett | P & C Project Mgr/ Assist. Secretary | 55 | $72,109 |
| Ann Gloag | Director | 2 | — |
| Bert Van Dijk | Vice Chairman | 2 | — |
| Dr Bertha Ayi | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Carrie Tibbles | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Edwin Stephen | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Full Hearts | Mail Solicitations | $22,792,746 |
| Mindwize Marketing | Mail Solicitations | $3,969,703 |
| U S Postal Service | Mail Provider | $2,857,538 |
| Foil Petroleum | Fuel Provider | $2,134,295 |
| Northern Marine Manning Services | Contracted Mariners | $2,066,836 |
Grants received · $67.8M total
305 grants to Mercy Ships International totaling $67.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $1,445,113 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical care | 2024 | $757,028 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $501,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $333,377 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $267,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $218,590 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $156,450 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $123,950 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $107,150 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $106,650 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $102,995 |
| Upward Bound Youth | Medical support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $78,090 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $64,407 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $45,000 |
Grants made · $1.8M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $1.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Mercy Ships International →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships Foundation | Programmatic support | $1,758,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Ships International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy Ships International is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2414132, based in Lindale, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy Ships International's EIN?
- Mercy Ships International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2414132.
- How much revenue does Mercy Ships International report?
- Mercy Ships International reported $287,144,079 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy Ships International's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy Ships International spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy Ships International have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy Ships International A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy Ships International's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy Ships International's latest Form 990 is $434,241, paid to Gert Van De Weerdhof (Ceo).
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Data for Mercy Ships International (EIN 26-2414132) 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.