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Project Mercy, Inc.

Project Mercy, Inc.

Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Tax ID35-1410753

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,387,977

Expenses

$1,714,173

Website

projectmercy.org

Mission

Project Mercy's mission is to transform how people live and think and build strong, self-sufficient communities in Ethiopia and beyond through new knowledge, better health, sustainable food sources and strengthened character for all people as a living example of the love of Jesus Christ. The vision statement is to renew the heart of a nation by stopping out systematic and spiritual poverty.

About

PROJECT MERCY OPERATES THE GLENN C. OLSEN PRIMARY GENERAL HOSPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES SURGICAL PROCEDURES, PEDIATRIC AND LABOR WARDS AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES FOR THOSE WITHIN THE YETEBON COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA. TO DATE, THE FACILITY SERVICED MORE THAN 95,000PATIENTS AND PERFORMED HUNDREDS OF SURGERIES, INCLUDING THOSE PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TEAMS. MORE THAN 1200 OF THOSE SERVED IN 2019 WERE MOTHERS WHO RECIEVED ANTENATAL/POSTNATAL CARE, AND 557 OF THEM GAVE BIRTH AT OUR HOSPITAL. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY HEALTH RELATED INSTRUCTIONS ARE DELIVERED ON TOPICS SUCH AS PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SANITATION, NUTRITION, COMMUNICABLE AND NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL HITS/TIPS, ETC. BY THE HOSPITAL. PEOPLE COME FROM FAR AWAY DUE TO THE EXCELLENT CARE PROVIDED, SUCH THAT IT SERVICES AN AREA WITH APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE. PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL VOLUNTARILY RECEIVE PRAYERS FROM NURSES AND/OR DOCTORS AS PART OF THEIR HOLISTIC CARE AND SERVICE. A NEW HEALTH SCIENCE COLLEGE WAS OPENED IN THE FALL OF 2014 WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING IN MIDWIFERY. THE GOAL IS TO TRAIN NEW MIDWIVES THROUGH AN INTENSE AND ACCELERATED ONE-YEAR PROGRAM AND PROVIDE SHORT-TERM (5 TO 10 DAY) TRAINING FOR CURRENT, IN-SERVICE, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. AT THE END OF ITS FIRST YEAR, THE HEALTH SCIENCE COLLEGE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED 100% OF ITS STUDENTS - ALL OF WHOM PASSED THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPETENCY (COC) EXAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE SECOND COHORT OF 52 STUDENTS WAS ENROLLED IN THE EARLY SPRING OF 2016. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ONE-YEAR ACCELERATED PROGRAM FOR MIDWIFERY (FOR THOSE STUDENTS THAT HAD ALREADY ATTENDED A THREE-YEAR CLINICAL NURSING CURRICULUM), FORTY-THREE OUT OF THE FIFTY-ONE GRADUATES ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST RANKING OF COC LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATION. GRADUATIONS FOR THE SECOND COHORT WERE HELD IN THE FALL OF 2017. THE THIRD COHORT OF 43 STUDENTS STARTED CLASS THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2018 WITH 42 OF THOSE GRADUATING IN THE SUMMER OF 2019, MAKING TOTAL GRADUATES 111 BY THE END OF 2019.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The vision of project mercy is to "renew the heart of a nation by freeing people from physical and spiritual poverty". their mission is to transform how people live and think and build strong, self-sufficient communities in ethiopia and beyond through new knowledge, better health, sustainable food sources and strengthened character for all people as a living example of the love of jesus christ. this international ministry was started in 1977 to provide emergency relief and relocation assistance to ethiopian refugees. at its peak, the ministry grew to reach seven countries in africa with its focus on assisting displaced refugees in djibouti, guinea, ivory coast, kenya, liberia, malawi, and sudan. in 1993 the organization shifted its focus to creating a relief and development model that can be used by others to help break the cycle of famine and poverty in communities. they have taken an integrated and holistic community development approach in aiding rural communities in ethiopia with a”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The vision of project mercy is to "renew the heart of a nation by freeing people from physical and spiritual poverty". their mission is to transform how people live and think and build strong, self-sufficient communities in ethiopia and beyond through new knowledge, better health, sustainable food sources and strengthened character for all people as a living example of the love of jesus christ. this international ministry was started in 1977 to provide emergency relief and relocation assistance to ethiopian refugees. at its peak, the ministry grew to reach seven countries in africa with its focus on assisting displaced refugees in djibouti, guinea, ivory coast, kenya, liberia, malawi, and sudan. in 1993 the organization shifted its focus to creating a relief and development model that can be used by others to help break the cycle of famine and poverty in communities. they have taken an integrated and holistic community development approach in aiding rural communities in ethiopia with a”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is IN.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 927 W ARGYLE 3E, CHICAGO, IL, 60640.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 10 employees reported on their form.
  • Operates a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$326,196.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1977.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $476,956 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $122,895 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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