Nonprofit · EIN 26-0502228
MERCY ENDEAVORS
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $490,684 | $474,629 | $16,055 | $4,088,945 | $0 | $4,088,945 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $332,231 | $439,297 | -$107,066 | $3,977,133 | $46,445 | $3,930,688 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $401,785
- of which government grants
- $169,966
- Program service revenue
- $4,530
- Investment income
- $75,822
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,040
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,924
- Other revenue
- $8,547
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,544
- Other salaries and wages
- $154,988
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $190,689
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $15,000
- Travel
- $3,265
- Depreciation
- $84,106
- Program services (functional)
- $445,349
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,039,846
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,088,945
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,088,945
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,710,191
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,283,321
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,088,945
- Gross receipts
- $1,195,304
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- LA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $22,544 |
| SISTER MONICA ELLERBUSCH RSM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SISTER NICHOLAS SCHIRO RSM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR RONALD BURKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD A BUCHLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR PHILIP MANUEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MS DIANA E BAJOIE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE CHRISTOPHER J BRUNO | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MR JAMES P ELLERBUSCH | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MS PATRICIA H UNSWORTH | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM | Executive Direc Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $19,683 |
| SISTER MONICA ELLERBUSCH RSM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SISTER NICHOLAS SCHIRO RSM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR RONALD BURKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD A BUCHLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR PHILIP MANUEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MS DIANA E BAJOIE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR CHRISTOPHER J BRUNO | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MR JAMES P ELLERBUSCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MS PATRICIA H UNSWORTH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 457 JACKSON AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-1919
- In care of
- % SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM, 457 JACKSON AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
- Signed the 990
- SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM, Executive Director
- Phone
- (504) 568-0607
- Return prepared by
- PACIERA GAUTREAU & PRIEST LLC CPAS
Mission
Mercy Endeavors serves about 100 low income senior citizens in New Orleans, Louisiana. It provides meals, transportation, referrals for various resources, educational presentations, and various outings and activities that will enhance the independence of its clients.
Program accomplishments
- Programs provide:1- Transportation for senior citizens away from the Mercy Endeavor Center to shopping venues, medical services, and social activity opportunities.2-Opportunities for seniors to attend educational, shopping, social, and amusement activities both at and away from the Mercy Endeavors Center.3-Breakfast and lunch for senior citizens at the Mercy Endeavor Center and an opportunity for socialization at those meal times.Expenses $445,349 · revenue $4,530
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0502228
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,088,945
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,195,304
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $490,684 | $474,629 | $4,088,945 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $332,231 | $439,297 | $3,977,133 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $364,651 | $433,622 | $4,018,744 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0502228).
Questions about MERCY ENDEAVORS
- What is the EIN of MERCY ENDEAVORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCY ENDEAVORS is 26-0502228.
- Is MERCY ENDEAVORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to MERCY ENDEAVORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCY ENDEAVORS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MERCY ENDEAVORS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCY ENDEAVORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCY ENDEAVORS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCY ENDEAVORS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,544 (SISTER JANE BRISENO RSM, Executive Direc).
- How much revenue does MERCY ENDEAVORS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $490,684, expenses of $474,629 and total assets of $4,088,945 at year end.
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