Acts Of Mercy is located in Sunnyvale, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acts Of Mercy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Acts Of Mercy generated $140.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $157.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVIDE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, FAMILY SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING IN IMPOVERISHED REGIONS OF THE WORLD- FOCUSING ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA INITIATIVE IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER WOMEN AND CHILDREN THAT ARE IMPACTING A GENERATION WE HAVE A COUPLE WHO ARE FOCUSING ON REACHING OUT TO THE INDIAN DIASPORA. THEY WERE ABLE TO CONDUCT CAMPS AND MEETINGS FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN BY HELPING THEM WITH THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL NEEDS. WOMEN ARE MOSTLY VICTIMS OF ALCOHOLISM, FAMILY VIOLENCE, AND ABUSE FROM THEIR SPOUSES. CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO TAKE ROOTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN MAHABALIPURAM AREA IN TAMIL NADU OUR INDIAN INITIATIVE, IN MAHABALIPURAM IN TAMIL NADU INDIA, CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN OF WIDOWS AND ENCOURAGES THEIR PURSUIT OF EDUCATION AND PROMOTES OVERALL DEVELOPMENT. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD FORMER STUDENTS OF ACHIEVER ACADEMY SCHOOL ENABLING THEM TO COMPLETE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION. A NEW INITIATIVE IN CALCUTTA WEST BENGAL, INDIA, IS TOWARDS EMMANUEL SCHOOL,MOSTLY FOR THE POOREST OF THE POOR AND CHILDREN FROM THE STREETS. EMMANUEL SCHOOL IS AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL, WHERE MANY CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GET A UNIVERSITY DEGREE AFTER THE SCHOOL PROGRAM. (CONTINUES BELOW)
MANY OF THE CHILDREN WERE TAKEN FROM THE INDIAN RAILWAY PLATFORMS AND STREETS OF CALCUTTA. WE ARE IN THE FORMATIVE STAGE (FOR 2020) OF ANOTHER INITIATIVE IN NEW DELHI, CAPITAL OF INDIA TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE UNDERPRIVILEGED GRADUATE STUDENTS TO ENTER INTO NATIONAL AND CIVIL SERVICES. THIS INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ERADICATING POVERTY AND CORRECTION IN HIGH LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SERVICES. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD PROGRAM NARRATIVE STATEMENT: GRANT TO KONTAGIOUS, A 501C3 PUBLIC CHARITY WITH A SIMILAR MISSION AS ACTS OF MERCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ken Raasch President | 1 | $0 | |
Richard Avila Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
Judy Avila Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
John Christian Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $119,795 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $140,795 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $9,770 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,974 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,563 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $373 |
Other expenses | $5,259 |
Total expenses | $157,305 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $139,891 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $139,891 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $139,891 |
Over the last fiscal year, Acts Of Mercy has awarded $22,381 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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KONTAGIOUS PURPOSE: SIMILAR MISSION | $15,000 |
AMBLESIDE SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: SIMILAR MISSION | $7,381 |