Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc
96% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plymouth, Michigan, registered in 1989, with $34,922,507 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
44450 Pinetree Dr Ste 201, Plymouth, MI, 48170 EIN 38-2846307 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$34.9M
▼ 35.4% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$37.4M
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
13
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 rating96% to programs · $3 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-usa For Aid and Development Inc: 96% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -7% 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-usa For Aid and Development Inc: 0 mo reserves · -7% 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-usa For Aid and Development Inc: 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-usa For Aid and Development Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Mercy-usa is dedicated to alleviating human suffering and supporting individuals and their communities in their own efforts to become more self-sufficient.
What they do
Food, shelter & orphan assistance - the provision of all types of food and shelter, winterization materials, and necessary household and personal items. the orphan assistance includes specific projects or other assistance for orphans around the world.
Education - the improvement of attendance and academic performance, especially among girls, through daily school lunch programs. it also includes construction of school buildings, as well as repairs and renovations to existing schools. additionally, the provision of vocational and technical training especially to orphans and other vulnerable children and youth.
Economic vitalization - the provision of ways for needy individuals and their communities to sustain themselves and to improve their quality of life; and assistance in reviving the economies of communities devastated by natural and man-made disasters.
Contact & location
- Address
- 44450 Pinetree Dr Ste 201, Plymouth, MI, 48170
- City
- Plymouth
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.0M (FY2013) to $34.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-7.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$1.3M
Salaries & benefits
$9.7M
26% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,922,507▼35.4% | $37,360,820▼34.4% | $1,288,367▼65.4% | $3,558,923▼52.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $54,067,823▼18.6% | $56,956,414▼13.8% | $3,726,680▼43.7% | $7,563,766▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $66,455,173▲2.7% | $66,042,085▲3.8% | $6,615,271▲6.5% | $10,509,521▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,709,039▲25.7% | $63,633,035▲25.9% | $6,211,542▲21.0% | $10,231,459▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,473,694▲73.8% | $50,533,598▲69.9% | $5,135,538▲22.4% | $7,597,171▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,610,934▲52.1% | $29,743,349▲49.6% | $4,195,442▼3.1% | $6,369,502▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,464,134▼6.4% | $19,879,218▼2.5% | $4,327,857▼8.8% | $5,498,484▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,783,975▲76.3% | $20,393,554▲84.6% | $4,742,941▲9.0% | $5,732,563▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,786,291▲3.3% | $11,048,850▲1.0% | $4,351,002▲20.4% | $5,981,882▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,407,451▲6.3% | $10,939,882▼1.1% | $3,613,561▲14.9% | $4,592,465▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,731,355▲19.6% | $11,064,228▲20.3% | $3,145,992▼9.6% | $3,705,848▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,973,281 | $9,200,168▼6.8% | $3,478,865▼6.1% | $4,287,053▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,868,169▲43.1% | $3,705,752▼3.9% | $4,901,818▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,894,351▲0.7% | $3,856,698▲5.4% | $4,597,129▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,847,268 | $3,660,142 | $3,985,699 | 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: Mr Umar Al-qadi — $164,883 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Umar Al-qadi | Pres./ceo | 40 | $164,883 |
| Mr Anas Alhaidar | Cfo | 40 | $157,747 |
| Ms Kari Ansari | Dir. of Comm | 40 | $140,474 |
| Dr Ali El-menshawi | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Mr Ahmed Mohammed | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Hassan Amin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mrmoses Hammett | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Nicholas Paseiro | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ms Rasha Ghobashy | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ms Samar Mady | V. Chairpers | 1 | — |
Grants received · $3.0M total
47 grants to Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $121,843 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,612 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $208,070 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $119,958 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $60,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $34,606 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $23,299 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $323,578 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $136,323 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $21,308 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,704 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,643 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $290,746 |
Grants made · $23K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $23K in FY2024. All grants made by Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Womens Organization Corp | Food aid in the us | $22,617 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2846307, based in Plymouth, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc's EIN?
- Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2846307.
- How much revenue does Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc report?
- Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc reported $34,922,507 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc's latest Form 990 is $164,883, paid to Mr Umar Al-qadi (Pres./ceo).
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Data for Mercy-usa For Aid and Development Inc (EIN 38-2846307) 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.