Water 4 Mercy Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Water 4 Mercy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clearwater, Florida, registered in 1946, with $615,050 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3026 Oakmont Dr, Clearwater, FL, 33761 EIN 83-1742012 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$615K
▼ 8.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$563K
Net assets
-$170K
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.
D
—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 Water 4 Mercy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +9% 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 Water 4 Mercy Inc: 0 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a D 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 Water 4 Mercy Inc— 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 Water 4 Mercy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3026 Oakmont Dr, Clearwater, FL, 33761
- City
- Clearwater
- State
- Florida
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2019) to $615K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $267KNet assets -$170K
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$97K
Total liabilities
$267K
Net assets
-$170K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $615,050▼8.9% | $562,565▼16.7% | -$170,490▲23.5% | $96,594▲84.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $675,120▲14.2% | $675,372▲6.0% | -$222,975▼0.1% | $52,417▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $591,169▲19.9% | $637,285▼8.0% | -$222,723▼19.4% | $43,450▼45.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $492,916▲304% | $692,460▲361% | -$186,510▼1531% | $79,855▲180% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,864▲26.4% | $150,348▲105% | $13,034▼68.6% | $28,479▼38.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $96,449 | $73,389 | $41,518 | $45,978 | 990EZ |
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 · $181K total
9 grants to Water 4 Mercy Inc totaling $181K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Water quality and supply | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Religious related/spiritual development | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $19,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $57,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Water 4 Mercy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Water 4 Mercy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-1742012, based in Clearwater, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Water 4 Mercy Inc's EIN?
- Water 4 Mercy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-1742012.
- How much revenue does Water 4 Mercy Inc report?
- Water 4 Mercy Inc reported $615,050 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Water 4 Mercy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Water 4 Mercy Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Water 4 Mercy Inc (EIN 83-1742012) 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.