Civic Intelligence

Mercy Project Inc

EIN 27-1987472 • 501(c)3 • Bryan, TX

Profile

Mercy project seeks to encourage economic development within ghana in order to reduce the need for child slavery. The organization focuses on implementing new agricultural fishing methods in ghanaian villages, which will allow for villagers to work without having to utilize child labor. Upon release of the children, mercy project works to reintegrate the former slaves with their families and provide for their basic needs, including education.

PO Box 3005Bryan, TX 77805

mercyproject.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

51st percentile

4.8%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

54th percentile

4.8%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Down

$357,166

Down $66,002 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,963

Down $799 (-17%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$353,203

Down $65,203 (-16%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$483,710

Up $25,777 (+5.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$548,913

Up $63,191 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$65,203

Down $37,414 (-135%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $138,326Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $138,3262011Assets 2012: $150,281Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $150,2812012Assets 2013: $110,991Liabilities 2013: $1,041Net Assets 2013: $109,9502013Assets 2014: $192,890Liabilities 2014: $3,208Net Assets 2014: $189,6822014Assets 2015: $338,607Liabilities 2015: $4,947Net Assets 2015: $333,6602015Assets 2016: $381,528Liabilities 2016: $3,368Net Assets 2016: $378,1602016Assets 2017: $335,204Liabilities 2017: $9,144Net Assets 2017: $326,0602017Assets 2018: $351,447Liabilities 2018: $3,271Net Assets 2018: $348,1762018Assets 2019: $387,092Liabilities 2019: $2,162Net Assets 2019: $384,9302019Assets 2020: $426,542Liabilities 2020: $2,070Net Assets 2020: $424,4722020Assets 2021: $430,108Liabilities 2021: $2,232Net Assets 2021: $427,8762021Assets 2022: $450,786Liabilities 2022: $4,546Net Assets 2022: $446,2402022Assets 2023: $423,168Liabilities 2023: $4,762Net Assets 2023: $418,4062023Assets 2024: $357,166Liabilities 2024: $3,963Net Assets 2024: $353,2032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$357,166
Liabilities$3,963
Net Assets$353,203
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $140,5802011Expenses 2012: $369,0802012Revenue 2013: $587,922Expenses 2013: $632,123Net Income 2013: -$44,2012013Revenue 2014: $597,452Expenses 2014: $517,720Net Income 2014: $79,7322014Revenue 2015: $769,067Expenses 2015: $625,089Net Income 2015: $143,9782015Revenue 2016: $572,497Expenses 2016: $552,997Net Income 2016: $19,5002016Revenue 2017: $577,153Expenses 2017: $688,723Net Income 2017: -$111,5702017Revenue 2018: $709,678Expenses 2018: $702,423Net Income 2018: $7,2552018Revenue 2019: $712,010Expenses 2019: $706,933Net Income 2019: $5,0772019Revenue 2020: $711,253Expenses 2020: $613,587Net Income 2020: $97,6662020Revenue 2021: $601,036Expenses 2021: $594,628Net Income 2021: $6,4082021Revenue 2022: $769,142Expenses 2022: $732,600Net Income 2022: $36,5422022Revenue 2023: $457,933Expenses 2023: $485,722Net Income 2023: -$27,7892023Revenue 2024: $483,710Expenses 2024: $548,913Net Income 2024: -$65,2032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$483,710
Expenses$548,913
Net Income-$65,203
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$357,166
Liabilities
$3,963
Net assets
$353,203
Revenue
$483,710
Expenses
$548,913
Net income
-$65,203
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.04$3.53$4.84$5.49$0.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.23$0.05$4.18$4.58$4.86$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.51$0.05$4.46$7.69$7.33$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.30$0.02$4.28$6.01$5.95$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.27$0.02$4.24$7.11$6.14$0.98
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$0.02$3.85$7.12$7.07$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.03$3.48$7.10$7.02$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$0.09$3.26$5.77$6.89$1.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.82$0.03$3.78$5.72$5.53$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.39$0.05$3.34$7.69$6.25$1.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.03$1.90$5.97$5.18$0.80
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.01$1.10$5.88$6.32$0.44
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.00$1.50$3.69
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.38$0.00$1.38$1.41
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$535,478
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mercy project seeks to encourage economic development within ghana in order to reduce the need for child slavery. The organization focuses on implementing new agricultural fishing methods in ghanaian villages, which will allow for villagers to work without having to utilize child labor. Upon release of the children, mercy project works to reintegrate the former slaves with their families and provide for their basic needs, including education.

Mercy project seeks to rescue children from slavery. We partner with families and communities trapped in the cycle of poverty, empowering them with sustainable economic solutions in order to free children from forced labor.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$192,886$169,428▼ $23,458
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$133,294$120,876▼ $12,418
Investments Other Securities$52,176$52,176→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$13,219$14,686▲ $1,467
Total Assets$423,168$357,166▼ $66,002
Other Assets Total$31,593--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,762$3,963▼ $799
Total Liabilities$4,762$3,963▼ $799
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$418,406$353,203▼ $65,203
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$418,406$353,203▼ $65,203
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$423,168$357,166▼ $66,002

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$94,335$71,809$0
Other Land Buildings$0$5,000$0
Land$21,623-$0
Equipment$4,918$11,549$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Closely Held Equity Interests$0--
Financial Derivatives$52,176--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher FieldCEO/founderPT$30,000$27,500$57,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Derek DictsonPresident
Michael SteeleMember
Doug PageSecretary
Keith SewellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$522,896
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,467
Other Revenue
$-40,653
All Other Contributions
$310,426
Change in Net Assets
$-65,203
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$379,288
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$169,625
Total Fundraising Expense$82,190
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$58,465$5,630$58,465$122,560
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,000$0$0$30,000
Depreciation Depletion$12,890--$12,890
Information Technology-$12,364-$12,364
Advertising--$12,000$12,000
Office Expenses$750$5,027$4,437$10,214
Payroll Taxes$4,567$431$4,567$9,565
Other Employee Benefits$7,500--$7,500
Other Expenses$6,104$0$0$6,104
Travel$2,892$0$1,919$4,811
Conferences and Meetings--$802$802
Total Functional Expenses$443,271$23,452$82,190$548,913
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
15
Spending
$326,207

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesEconomic Development115$326,207
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$51,768
Fundraising Gross Income$9,350
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Casino Night$129,210$9,050$6,869$2,181
Raffle$42,610$300$0$300
Total Events$171,820$9,350$51,768$-42,418
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Founder/CEO and the Board President prior to the signing and filing of the return. The return will be made available to all members of the Board at the next meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board determines the appropriate salary based on prior work experience, duties to be assigned and the time commitment involved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“For grant applications and other fundraising requests, Mercy Project provided 990 information and other required financial information to requesting organizations.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mercy Project Inc
EIN
27-1987472
Phone
2146736732
Address
PO BOX 3005, BRYAN, TX 77805

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Field
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4235031909
Signed
2025-05-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Field
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
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IRS990/MissionDesc0MERCY PROJECT SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN GHANA IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR CHILD SLAVERY. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON IMPLEMENTING NEW AGRICULTURAL FISHING METHODS IN GHANAIAN VILLAGES, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR VILLAGERS TO WORK WITHOUT HAVING TO UTILIZE CHILD LABOR. UPON RELEASE OF THE CHILDREN, MERCY PROJECT WORKS TO REINTEGRATE THE FORMER SLAVES WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING EDUCATION.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CHILD REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION INTO THEIR FAMILIES: UPON A VILLAGE'S RELEASE OF THEIR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN, MERCY PROJECT TRANSPORTS THE CHILDREN TO A SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION SHELTER WHERE THE CHILDREN BEGIN RECEIVING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE CHILDREN LIVE AT THE SHELTER FOR 3-4 MONTHS DURING WHICH THEY BEGIN THEIR FORMAL EDUCATION AND ARE BROUGHT TO FULL HEALTH FROM ANY ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN UNTREATED. ONCE READY, THE CHILDREN ARE REUNITED BACK INTO THEIR FAMILIES WHERE THEY AND THEIR PARENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT FROM MERCY PROJECT'S SOCIAL WORKERS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0MISSIONARY ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT: MERCY PROJECT HAS A COUNTRY DIRECTOR AND A MISSIONARY HOUSE THAT FUNCTIONS AS A HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL MERCY PROJECT WORK ON LAKE VOLTA AND AROUND THE COUNTRY. THEIR ROLE IS CRITICAL IN THE ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS AND PROBLEM SOLVING THAT COMES WITH SUCH A COMPLEX PROCESS.
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0The Other Income is a reimbursement of an overpayment of state payroll taxes that were paid.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Economic Development
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Accounting Method: This includes all expenditures in direct support of the programs and individuals in Ghana using the cash method of accounting.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 is reviewed by the Founder/CEO and the Board President prior to the signing and filing of the return. The return will be made available to all members of the Board at the next meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board determines the appropriate salary based on prior work experience, duties to be assigned and the time commitment involved.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2For grant applications and other fundraising requests, Mercy Project provided 990 information and other required financial information to requesting organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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