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EIN 33-0677892

Project Mercy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Poway
State
California
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
Project Mercy aims to improve basic living conditions and the quality of life for impoverished families living in precarious conditions in Tijuana's colonias. In 2021, the project constructed 54 wood frame houses with painted plywood exteriors on concrete slabs and provided materials to build outhouse latrines for these homes.
Also known as...
Community Development Projects
Total revenues
$878,395
2023
Total expenses
$838,132
2023
Total assets
$432,046
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Project Mercy

Project Mercy provided materials and constructed 88 houses in 2023. These were wood frame houses with painted plywood exterior built on 16 ft by 20 ft concrete slabs. In addition, Project Mercy provided materials to construct 88 outhouse latrines. These comprise a concrete block contained latrine pit and a wooden outhouse, with ceramic toilets. Donation of food, school supplies and furnishings were also made to the same general community, as well as a small amount of medical aid where needed.
Project Mercy oversaw the running of the San Nicholas school for 60 children in the neighborhood of San Nicolas and facilitated events such as Fiestas and Christmas parties.

Who funds Project Mercy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Stratford FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
PayPal Giving Fund$85,103
DAFgiving360Human Services$56,000
...and 7 more grants received

Financials for Project Mercy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$874,216
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,179
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$878,395
Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Stratford Foundation
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $85,103 from PayPal Giving Fund
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Bravo Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $140,000 from The Stratford Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementHousing
Characteristics
Operates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
12648 Cherrywood St
Poway, CA 92064
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
projectmercybaja.org/ 
Phone
(858) 513-1847
IRS details
EIN
33-0677892
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
099746
FTB Entity ID
1947002
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-09-03
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