Nonprofit · EIN 83-1817040
MERCY RAINS-AFRICA
Tax-exempt · BUCKLEY, WA 98321
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $269,261 | $256,772 | $12,489 | $66,735 | $0 | $66,735 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $160,030 | $159,976 | $54 | $54,245 | $0 | $54,245 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,461 | $208,542 | -$74,081 | $54,191 | $0 | $54,191 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $264,444
- Program service revenue
- $4,817
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $244,578
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,536
- Travel
- $5,728
- Program services (functional)
- $250,433
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,122
- Fundraising (functional)
- $217
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,735
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $66,735
- Gross receipts
- $269,261
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Peterson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Travis | Secretary/Treasurer/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Heather Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Jung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Peterson | President | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Travis | Secretary/Treasurer/Director | 20 | $0 |
| Heather Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Peterson | President | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Travis | Secretary/Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Heather Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 74, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-0074
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 74, Buckley WA 98321
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Larry Travis, PO Box 74, Buckley, WA 98321
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Larry Travis, 693 Klink St, Buckley WA 98321
- Signed the 990
- Larry Travis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (253) 255-3393
- Website
- mercyrainsafrica.org
- Return prepared by
- Battershell Nichols & Blum PS
Mission
Provide support to a community-based organization that provides education, nutrition, and healthcare to less privileged children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by a former Compassion International child. They manage and support a private Christian school. On the US side, Mercy Rains provides support to that organization.
Program accomplishments
- Love Restoration is a community-based organization that provides education, nutrition, and healthcare to less privileged children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by a former Compassion International child. They manage and support a private Christian school. Mercy Rains provides support to Love Restoration on the US side.Education Impact:Donor support helps keep tuition affordable while maintaining strong academic standards. In 2025, all 16 Primary Seven (P.7) students successfully achieved the grades required to transition into secondary school. Mercy Rains Africa also provided $45 in tuition assistance for each of the 11 students attending secondary school through our scholarship program. The school is now ranked among the top private schools in the local area, and partner schools have begun sponsoring some of our top graduates for continued education.Nutrition Support:The school provided daily breakfast and lunch to 325 students each school day. At the end-of-year celebration, food baskets were distributed to approximately 350 families, and the community gathered for a shared meal. These meals are critical in a region where many families face food insecurity and malnutrition, helping students stay healthy and focused on learning.Community Engagement:Community trust and engagement continue to grow. A local radio station partnered with the school by providing free airtime to share encouraging messages and support student confidence within the broader community.Pilot Sewing Program:A four-month Pilot Sewing Program produced 138 school uniforms, providing students with proper school attire while also supporting local employment through the hiring of a local tailor. The program will continue producing uniforms and repairing garments as needed.Staff Support and Stability:With the addition of a tailor, the school employed 20 full-time staff members by the end of 2025. Total staff compensation increased by approximately 14.5%, providing more stable income for staff and supporting a consistent learning environment for students.Facilities Development:Phase One of the new school facilities was completed and opened in 2025, serving 135 students in grades 3-7. Construction of Phase Two, including a kitchen and multi-purpose hall, is nearing completion. The hall already hosted the school's 2025 graduation and Christmas celebration, welcoming more than 800 community members.Mercy Rains Africa is grateful for the continued generosity of donors and partners whose support makes these programs and outcomes possible.Expenses $250,433 · grants $244,578 · revenue $4,817
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1817040
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,735
- Income (IRS master file)
- $269,261
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $269,261 | $256,772 | $66,735 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $160,030 | $159,976 | $54,245 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $134,461 | $208,542 | $54,191 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Larry Travis | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-1817040).
Questions about MERCY RAINS-AFRICA
- What is the EIN of MERCY RAINS-AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCY RAINS-AFRICA is 83-1817040.
- Is MERCY RAINS-AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MERCY RAINS-AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCY RAINS-AFRICA 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 RAINS-AFRICA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCY RAINS-AFRICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCY RAINS-AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Larry Travis.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCY RAINS-AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MERCY RAINS-AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $269,261, expenses of $256,772 and total assets of $66,735 at year end.
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