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
Personnel at Project Mercy
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Paula Claussen | President and Chief Executive Officer | $30,000 | 2024-11-13 |
| John Zawis | Project Manager | $0 | 2024-09-25 |
| David Mason | Chairman | $0 | 2024-09-25 |
| Leslie Campbell | Secretary | $0 | 2020-12-31 |
| Jeff H Johnson | Past Treasurer | $0 | 2020-12-31 |
Financials for Project Mercy
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $874,216 | $723,568 | 20.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $4,179 | $676 | 518.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $500 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $878,395 | $724,744 | 21.2% |
Organizations like Project Mercy
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Living Hope International | 501(c)(3) | West Bend, WI | $2,239,000 |
| Border Kindness | 501(c)(3) | El Centro, CA | $409,950 |
| Engineers in Action | 501(c)(3) | Tulsa, OK | $1,377,823 |
| Israel Magen Fund | 501(c)(3) | Suffern, NY | $709,585 |
| Illinois Community Action Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, IL | $367,251 |
| Guadalupe Community Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Tempe, AZ | $1,554,839 |
| Potter's House Association International | 501(c)(3) | Pewaukee, WI | $1,928,921 |
| Good Neighbor Network | 501(c)(3) | Hillsboro, OR | $281,827 |
| Hoi Bac Ai Phanxico | 501(c)(3) | Santa Clara, CA | $1,432,048 |
| Shai Fund | 501(c)(3) | Murfreesboro, TN | $2,721,004 |
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Bravo Foundation January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
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/Â
- 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 - In Process
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 099746
- FTB Entity ID
- 1947002
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-31
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