2024-11-16T19:56:50-08:00 2023-12-31 851568243 MPK Advisors & CPAs 41197 Golden Gate Circle Ste 208 Murrieta CA 92562 990 2023-01-01 953535105 Mercy Projects MERC 9516965244 PO Box 685 Murrieta CA 92564 Jeff Thompson CEO 2024-11-16 true true Michael Klein CPA P01084572 9517637970 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Jeff Thompson PO Box 685 Murrieta CA 92564 796825 false X mercyprojects.org X 1980 CA Mercy Projects is a Christian 501c3 organization with a "Christ-centered, family-focused" vision of assisting vulnerable children, the poor and the widow. We assist vulnerable children and desire to build strong families primarily in Ukraine with other ministry programs in Kosovo, Armenia, and Russia. 5 3 3 5 0 1271895 743313 0 5208 29175 16048 5382 1293151 777870 667167 645660 0 360906 150353 0 34200 91042 142044 1119115 938057 174036 -160187 1349473 1142180 220215 173109 1129258 969071 Mercy Projects is a Christian 501c3 organization with a "Christ-centered, family-focused" vision of assisting vulnerable children, the poor and the widow. We assist vulnerable children and desire to build strong families primarily in Ukraine with other ministry programs in Kosovo, Armenia, and Russia. false false 827158 645660 2023 Ministry AccomplishmentsUKRAINE1. Returned our staff to their homes in Ukraine. 2. Provide housing and support for Ukrainian refugees3. Deliver Humanitarian Aid to the war zones of Ukraine4. Support for sponsored families: Firewood, Warm Clothing, Wood Burning Stoves, Medical supplies, etc.5. The Hearts of Love Center for Special Needs Children in Konotop, the Sumy Region6. Support Ukrainian missionaries serving their people7. We supported multiple Christian Camps inside Ukraine along with a camp for our Foster Families. KOSOVO - 16 Families in the Sponsorship ProgramFamilies in Kosovo are primarily widows or those with special needs such as mental illness, blindness, or emotional trauma. We provide basic groceries through vouchers redeemable at a local grocery store for these families. Our local partner is planting a church in this Muslim community. ARMENIAThe primary Armenia project is a Dairy Farm in Stepanavan, Armenia, in the northern region hit hardest by the earthquake in 1986. This farm provides local jobs and produces milk and provides eco-tourism to locals. Refugees from Karabakh now work and live on the farm. 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Also, the Organization's staff travels to the region to observe the use of funds on a regular basis. Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting Full accounting system ledger reports are prepared using an accounting software. Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures Program services and grants made per region to further the Organization's exempt purposes. This includes missionary support, church planting and construction, humanitarian aid, and family support. Jeff Thompon CEO Living Cost X 200000 150675 false true true 150675 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two members of the board of directors are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The CEO of the organization reviews the Form 990 with the CPA prior to filing. All members of the board have access to review as well. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The CEO keeps track along with board meeting oversight. Board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, at least annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The independent members of the board of directors will set the salary of the CEO annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990 and any other documents subject to public disclosure requirements are made available upon request.