From public IRS filings
MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL
LINDALE, TX · International Affairs
Mission
MERCY SHIPS OPERATES HOSPITAL SHIPS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL CREW, PROVIDING FREE SURGICAL CARE TO PATIENTS AND TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR DOCTORS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. MERCY SHIPS ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE COUNTRIES WE SERVE TO HELP CREATE MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FURTHERING OUR REACH OF HOPE AND HEALING.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$287.1M
Total expenses
$157.1M
Total assets
$382.8M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL
$159.9M in foundation grants on record from 523 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships Foundation | $95.7M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $10.6M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $9.3M | 7 |
| Rees-Jones Foundation | $5M | 2 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $4.7M | 4 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $3.3M | 3 |
| William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Fam | $3M | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $2.6M | 8 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $2.5M | 5 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $1.5M | 5 |
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