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Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds 1) THE SUPPORT OF STAFF/CREW THAT NEED ASSISTANCE IN RAISING THE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES AND 2) TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONAL AND/OR PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Gain on Foreign Currency Transaction - 315473 Affiliate Transfers - 7481516 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Cost of Goods Sold - -544228 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Cost of Goods Sold - 544228 Affiliate Transfers - 7633000 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Intercompany Rent - 151484 true Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1123 Program Services GLM 72986684 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1006 Program Services AFM 55272434 Sub-Saharan Africa 7 59 Program Services Education, Training and Advocacy 15991897 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Grantmaking 1539254 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking Grantmaking 36 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 0 Program Services AFM MI Ltd 4674032 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 0 Program Services GLM MI Ltd 4962024 11 2188 0 0 11 2188 155426361 0 155426361 Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to help host the 3rd Annual Pan-African Surgical Healtcare Forum 275992 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Dontated funds to support training & sustainability efforts 30000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Partnered with us to teach Lifebox Cleancut curriculum to various hospitals 167424 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to support the continuing professional development of their alumni 89193 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Partnered with us to teach Sterile Processing curriculum to various hospitals 31175 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for women's center renovation 490000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to support scholars with residency & fellowship training 63000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to do cataract surgeries 150000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for medical clinic renovations 25454 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for repayment of outstanding land loan 47515 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to support participant cost in training 5269 Wire Transfer Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Fixed Asset Purchases 4962024 Wire Transfer Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Fixed Asset Purchases 4674032 Wire Transfer 12 1 FOREIGN SUPPORT Sub-Saharan Africa 388 95668 Wire Transfer false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds MERCY SHIPS ONLY REIMBURSES FOR CHARITABLE COSTS INCURRED AND DOCUMENTED. THESE GRANTS WERE PRIMARILY USED FOR THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE SHIP ASSETS AND/OR PARTNERS THAT ARE USED TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. WHEN THE GRANTEE IS EXTERNAL TO MERCY SHIPS, MONTHLY OR ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED. THOSE REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF MERCY SHIPS TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTS ARE USED AS INTENDED. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -Accrual X X X X X X X true Full Hearts 254 NORTH LAKE AVENUE 342 PASADENA CA 91101 Mail Soliciting false 31891116 1848000 30043116 Mindwize Marketing PLANETENWEG 99 Hoofddorp, HL NL 2132 Mail Soliciting false 0 3590704 -3590704 Gateway Communications 16805 NE MASON COURT Portland OR 97230 Phone Soliciting false 51329 201284 -149955 MDS Communications Corporation 545 W Juanita Ave Mesa AZ 85210 Outbound call center false 337393 383013 -45620 Personal Fundraising Services LLC 10 S Riverside Suite 875 Chicago IL 60606 Face to Face solicitations false 108995 639415 -530420 GiveBridge Inc 525 W Van Buren St Ste 1100 Chicago IL 60607 Face to Face solicitations false 90136 289128 -198992 32478969 6951544 25527425 CA CO CT DE DC FL GA AL HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI WY Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) IN ADDITION TO THE $1,848,000 PAID TO FULL HEARTS IN PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES, MERCY SHIPS ALSO REIMBURSED FULL HEARTS $23,180,474 FOR DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES SUCH AS PRINTING AND MAILING. THESE EXPENSES WERE SUBSTANTIATED AND REPORTED SEPARATELY BY FULL HEARTS ON ITS INVOICES. ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES WERE CONSULTING IN NATURE; NO GROSS RECEIPTS WERE DIRECTLY GENERATED FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED. Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expenses FULL HEARTS-PROFESSIONAL FEES AND SOME MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES;MINDWIZE MARKETING-COST OF MAILINGS; true Mercy Ships Foundation PO Box 1298 Lindale TX 75771 752641151 501 (c) (3) 1127355 Programmatic Support 1 0 SCHOLARSHIPS 18 13000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Mercy Ships conducts periodic reviews of funds granted to ensure all funds are properly recorded. The grants are given to related organizations with common management, which oversee the grant purposes. Scholarships to individuals are available to children of Mercy Ships employees and awarded to candidates based on an application process. Scholarships are made payable either directly to the educational institution or to the individual. If the scholarship is made payable to the individual, an expense report must be provided documented how the scholarship money has been used to ensure that scholarship money is used for educational purposes. X true true X X X X X true false false false false false false false false GERT VAN DE WEERDHOF CEO END:03/25 100780 0 0 0 117845 0 6197 0 5980 0 230802 0 0 0 DON STEPHENS FOUNDER 350000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350000 0 0 0 NICOLAS ADAME CFIO 305305 0 0 0 0 0 18893 0 23764 0 347962 0 0 0 KERRY PETERSON SR VP OF USNO/ASST. SECRETARY 226783 0 0 0 0 0 13753 0 11736 0 252272 0 0 0 David Schwab Secretary & General Counsel 300000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300000 0 0 0 ROBERT CORLEY COO 271939 0 0 0 0 0 16891 0 23717 0 312547 0 0 0 HENDRIK STORM VP OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 243552 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 243552 0 0 0 NATHAN CLAUS VP HOSPITAL OPERATIONS 167487 0 0 0 0 0 5148 0 14871 0 187506 0 0 0 BRYCE WAGNER EXECUTIVE DIR OF GLOBAL CORP PTSHPS 206232 0 0 0 0 0 2579 0 0 0 208811 0 0 0 JONATHAN B FADELY VP OF MARINE OPERATIONS 189315 0 0 0 0 0 5763 0 11432 0 206510 0 0 0 JUSTIN M GONZALEZ VP OF OPERATIONAL DELIVERY 188839 0 0 0 0 0 5738 0 11614 0 206191 0 0 0 BRANDON KEAN CONTROLLER 175011 0 0 0 0 0 5540 0 23086 0 203637 0 0 0 JONATHAN D DYSON SR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & GOV. 166383 0 0 0 0 0 5367 0 30275 0 202025 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel MERCY SHIPS ONLY PAYS FOR MINISTRY-RELATED TRAVEL. MERCY SHIP'S POLICY NORMALLY PAYS FOR ECONOMY TRAVEL, BUT IF HEALTH CONDITIONS REQUIRE UPGRADED ACCOMODATION THEN MERCY SHIPS WILL EVALUATE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. CURRENTLY THE FOUNDER HAS A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES UPGRADED TRAVEL. ALL OTHER EXECUTIVES FLY ECONOMY CLASS. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THEIR 2025 TAXABLE COMPENSATION: GERT VAN DE WEERDHOF $117,845 The severance was paid after an agreed upon separation date and pursuant to a company asset and confidentiality agreement. Schedule J, Part II Jonathan Fadely self-raises between 10 and 20% of his total compensation. Schedule J, Part II COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME - HENDRIK STORM, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - 121776, NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - MERCY SHIPS GLOBAL ASSOCIATION, TYPE OF COMPENSATION - WAGES 155 4522883 Market value 604 3477237 Market value X Software 10 1831508 Market value X Supplies 23 35313 Market value X Barter 3 859 Market value X Crypto 7 8599 Market value 8 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions MERCY SHIPS HAS AN ACCOUNT WITH THE GIVING BLOCK TO SELL CRYPTOCURRENCY DONATIONS IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT AND DEPOSIT THE USD INTO OUR ACCOUNT WITH THEM. Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Drugs and medical supplies - number of contributions Other - Software number of contributions Other - Supplies number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - number of contributions Other - Barter number of contributions Other - Crypto number of contributions Form 990, Part V, Line 4b FOREIGN COUNTRIES BENIN CAMEROON GHANA GUINEA LIBERIA MADAGASCAR SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE TOGO Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER. AFTER INTERNAL REVIEW, THE FORM 990 WILL BE FORWARDED TO MSI AFCC FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CHANGES , IF ANY. THE AFCC THEN FORWARDS RECOMMENDATION TO THE MSI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE MSI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE A LIMITED PERIOD REVIEW OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING. NO FORMAL RESOLUTION IS TO BE COMPLETED. AFTER ALL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS WERE ADDRESSED, THE 990 WAS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO A WIDER BOARD AFTER FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF INCLUDING OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPDATED WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY BECOME KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SIGNED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. IF A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFID BY MANAGEMENT OR BY THE BOARD, THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, AND THE BOARD VOTES ON WHETHER OR NOT TO ENGAGE IN THE TRANSACTION, BASED ON WHETHER IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF MERCY SHIPS Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE MERCY SHIPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL OTHER COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED ANNUALLY AND THE DECISIONS REACHED ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOTH THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILES. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE MERCY SHIPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL OTHER COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED ANNUALLY AND THE DECISIONS REACHED ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOTH THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILES. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public MERCY SHIPS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER IN LINDALE, TEXAS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 5 Compensation from Unrelated Organizations or Individuals Mercy Ship International covers half of Hendrik Storm's compensation and the other half is covered by Mercy Ships Global Association. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Consulting Expense - Total Expense: 984602, Program Service Expense: 571008, Management and General Expenses: 16084, Fundraising Expenses: 397510; Contract Services - Total Expense: 29204096, Program Service Expense: 24440683, Management and General Expenses: 1486534, Fundraising Expenses: 3276879; Day Worker - Total Expense: 1623732, Program Service Expense: 1623732, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Gain on Foreign Currency Translation - 315473; Total - 315473; Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 FOREIGN EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR ACCORDING TO THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, USING EXPENSE REPORTS, ANNUAL REPORTS FROM GRANTEES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION. Schedule F, Part I AFM MI LTD IS THE MARITIME LEGAL ENTITY THAT OWNS THE HOSPITAL SHIP AFRICA MERCY, THAT IS OPERATED BY MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. AFM MI LTD IS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. GLM MI LTD IS THE MARITIME LEGAL ENTITY THAT OWNS THE HOSPITAL SHIP GLOBAL MERCY, THAT IS OPERATED BY MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. GLM MI LTD IS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. General THE MOST COMPLETE PICTURE OF MERCY SHIPS GLOBAL OPERATIONS IS CONTAINED IN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERCY SHIPS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THEIR ENTIRETY ON THE MERCY SHIPS WEBSITE AT https://www.mercyships.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MS-25-Consolidated-and-Combined-FS-Final.pdf. AS A PARTY INTERESTED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF MERCY SHIPS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND REVIEW THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part III Mercy Ships receives grants from its international affiliates which are used to pay for programmatic expenses. Non-programmatic expenses for Mercy Ships, including payroll, are covered by domestic donations. MERCY SHIPS COMMUNITY OF FAITH LLC PO BOX 2020 LINDALE TX 75771 300455568 SUPPORT TX 7860798 10337 MERCY SHIPS International MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION PO BOX 1298 LINDALE TX 75771 752641151 SUPPORT TX 501(c)(3) Type I NA false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false