Civic Intelligence

Mercy Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-1987472

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 05, 2018

Organization ProfileMERCYPROJECT.NET
PO Box 3005Bryan, TX 77805

(214) 673-6732

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

13th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$107,600

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$335,204

Down $46,324 (-12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$326,060

Down $52,100 (-14%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$9,144

Up $5,776 (+171%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Up

$577,153

Up $4,656 (+0.8%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$688,723

Up $135,726 (+25%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$111,570

Down $131,070 (-672%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2017

Assets$335,204
Liabilities$9,144
Net Assets$326,060
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$577,153
Expenses$688,723
Net Income-$111,570
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 5, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$622,534
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$42,174$191,500▲ $149,326
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$281,627$85,977▼ $195,650
Investments Other Securities$52,176$52,176→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,551$5,551→ $0
Total Assets$381,528$335,204▼ $46,324
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,368$9,144▲ $5,776
Total Liabilities$3,368$9,144▲ $5,776
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$114,182$293,290▲ $179,108
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$263,978$32,770▼ $231,208
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$378,160$326,060▼ $52,100
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$381,528$335,204▼ $46,324

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$166,144$0$166,144
Land$21,623-$21,623
Equipment$1,233$3,873$5,106
Other Land Buildings$2,500$0$2,500
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Financial Derivatives$52,176--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$0$0→ $0$0$0
2016$0$0→ $0$0$0
2015$0$0→ $0$0$0
2014$29,550$0→ $0$29,550$0
2013$112,410$0→ $0$82,860$29,550
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher FieldCEOFT$41,600$66,000$107,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael SteelePresident
Doug PageMember
Hollis MilesMember
Paul PrimaveraMember
Dean McmannSecretary
Derek DictsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$596,675
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-19,522
All Other Contributions
$407,852
Change in Net Assets
$-111,570
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$381,926
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$306,797
Total Fundraising Expense$129,871
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$119,183$0$67,500$186,683
Travel$59,272$3,993$2,406$65,671
Other Employee Benefits$37,771$5,307$20,594$63,672
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,960$4,160$12,480$41,600
Other Expenses$32,983$0$0$32,983
Fees for Services Accounting$5,040$5,040$5,040$15,120
Payroll Taxes$9,347$0$5,495$14,842
Advertising--$11,376$11,376
Office Expenses$880$6,445$3,897$11,222
Information Technology-$9,428-$9,428
Occupancy-$6,600-$6,600
Fees for Services Other$652$651$651$1,954
Conferences and Meetings$244$657$432$1,333
Depreciation Depletion$100$558-$658
Total Functional Expenses$516,013$42,839$129,871$688,723
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
12
Spending
$284,563

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 Development Through Aquaculture Projects and the Reintegration and Care of the Now-freed Slaves.012$284,563
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$45,381
Fundraising Gross Income$25,859
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fashion Event$65,875$0$17,497$-17,497
Casino Night$72,041$23,859$14,505$9,354
Total Events$154,682$25,859$45,381$-19,522
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 was reviewed by the executive director 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 executive director's salary was discussed and approved prior to hiring. The board determined the appropriate salary based on his prior work experience, duties to be assigned and the time commitment involved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization allows the documents to be made public upon request.”

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
2146736732
Signed
2018-11-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Field
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
140
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“The organization received an additional $26,700 for the hiring of a new development director. The organization also received $128,087 for use in village rescues. Of that amount, $95,317 was used, leaving a balance of $32,770 at year end.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part V, Line 4

“The remaining $29,950 was used during 2014 for the continued rehabilitation of a group of children rescued during 2013.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0174565
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt151016
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt232983
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0119183
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0186683
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt05495
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09347
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt014842
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CHRISTOPHER FIELD
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0266297
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0MISSIONARY ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT: MERCY PROJECT HAS COUNTRY DIRECTORS WHO LIVE IN A RURAL PART OF THE COUNTRY 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/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0568252
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt04197
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0278099
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt048
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt019500
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0274898
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0552997
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0572497
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-111570
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt060000
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/PersonalAmt00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd01
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE OTHER INCOME IS DUE TO SERVICE FEES COLLECTED FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION FOR EXPENSES INCURRED ON BEHALF OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule A, Part II, Line 10
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0596675
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0568252
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0777090
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0555176
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0580690
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt03077883
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt07350
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03870
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt011220
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03454
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt015900
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt023171
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt042525
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.98284
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.98176
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt03077883
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0596675
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0568252
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0777090
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0555176
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0580690
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03077883
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03131628
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0166144
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0166144
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt029550
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt029550
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt0112410
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt029550
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt082860
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt01233
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt03873
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt05106
IRS990ScheduleD/FinancialDerivativesGrp/BookValueAmt052176
IRS990ScheduleD/FinancialDerivativesGrp/MethodValuationCd0C
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt021623
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt021623
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt02500
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt02500
IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct00
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE REMAINING $29,950 WAS USED DURING 2014 FOR THE CONTINUED REHABILITATION OF A GROUP OF CHILDREN RESCUED DURING 2013.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule D, Part V, Line 4
IRS990ScheduleD/TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct01
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0191500
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt052176
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt012
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt0284563
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AQUACULTURE PROJECTS AND THE REINTEGRATION AND CARE OF THE NOW-FREED SLAVES.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Program Services
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ACCOUNTING METHOD: THIS INCLUDES ALL EXPENDITURES IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS IN GHANA USING THE CASH BASIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule F, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt012
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0284563

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$335,204
Liabilities
$9,144
Net assets
$326,060
Revenue
$577,153
Expenses
$688,723
Net income
-$111,570
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