(a) Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
Noncash contribution (c) amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining noncash contribution amounts 1 Art—Works of art . . . . .
2 Art—Historical treasures . . . 3 Art—Fractional interests . . . 4 Books and publications . . . 5 Clothing and household
goods . . . . 6 Cars and other vehicles . . . 7 Boats and planes . . . . . 8 Intellectual property . . . . 9 Securities—Publicly traded . . 10 Securities—Closely held stock . 11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests . . . . . 12 Securities—Miscellaneous . . 13
Qualified conservation contribution—Historic
structures . . . . 14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other . . . . 15 Real estate—Residential . . . 16 Real estate—Commercial . . 17 Real estate—Other . . . . . 18 Collectibles . . . . 19 Food inventory . . . . 20 Drugs and medical supplies . . 21 Taxidermy . . . . 22 Historical artifacts . . . . . 23 Scientific specimens . . . . 24 Archeological artifacts . . .
25 Other ▶ ( )
26 Other ▶ ( )
27 Other ▶ ( )
28 Other ▶ ( )
29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part V, Donee Acknowledgement . . . 29
Yes No 30 a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through
28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? . . . 30a b If “Yes,” describe the arrangement in Part II.
31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions? . . . 31 32 a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? . . . 32a b If “Yes,” describe in Part II.
33 If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked, describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 51227J Schedule M (Form 990) 2020
MERCY CORPS 91-1148123
✔ 124 2,207,263 MARKET VALUE
✔ 1,223 1,385,843 SELLING COST
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ✔ 848 292,777 MARKET VALUE
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Part II Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference - Identifier Explanation
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 9 SECURITIES -PUBLICLY TRADED
NUMBER OF LOTS CONTRIBUTED
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 19 - FOOD INVENTORY
METRIC TONS OF FOOD
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 25 OTHER -COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the Organization
MERCY CORPS
Employer Identification Number
91-1148123
Return Reference - Identifier Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 -BRIEF MISSION
GOVERNMENTS, FORWARD-THINKING CORPORATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET URGENT NEEDS AND DEVELOP LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE POSSIBLE.
OUR MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SECURE, PRODUCTIVE AND JUST COMMUNITIES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 -ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SECURE, PRODUCTIVE AND JUST COMMUNITIES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D -DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
(EXPENSES $34,033,350 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $14,328,413)(REVENUE $208,884)
CIVIL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION: MERCY CORPS FOSTERS GOOD GOVERNANCE AT EVERY LEVEL TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITIES GRAPPLING WITH COMPLEX PROBLEMS, SUCH AS CONFLICT AND CLIMATE CHANGE. WE ALSO WORK TO BRING ACCESS TO EDUCATION TO WOMEN AND MEN OF ALL AGES AND ECONOMIC GROUPS TO HELP ENSURE A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D -DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
(EXPENSES $26,375,090 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $11,104,202)(REVENUE $161,881)
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE -- RECOVERY: AFTER A CRISIS, MERCY CORPS WORKS TO MEET PEOPLE'S IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE SPARKING RECOVERY THROUGH TOOLS THAT HELP THEM BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE. THIS YEAR MERCY CORPS TEAMS REACHED MORE THAN 28 MILLION PEOPLE WITH COVID-19 RELIEF AND PREVENTION. OUR TEAMS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO PREVENT THE VIRUS' SPREAD, AND HELP COMMUNITIES TO PERSEVERE THROUGH THE ECONOMIC IMPACT, WHICH WILL BE SEVERE AND LONG-LASTING.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B -REASON FOR NOT FILING FORM 990-T
THE FORM 990-T WILL BE FILED PRIOR TO MAY 15 DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
MERCY CORPS AMENDED ITS BYLAWS IN JUNE 2021 TO ENACT A THREE-YEAR TERM LIMIT FOR DIRECTORS RENEWABLE ONE TIME WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL RENEWAL FOR A THIRD TERM.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 -CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
MERCY CORPS IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION WITH MERCY CORPS EUROPE AND MERCY CORPS NETHERLANDS AND SEEKS TO OPERATE AS A SINGLE AGENCY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, CONSISTENT WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE GOVERNING LAWS, DOCUMENTS, AND MAJOR DONOR REQUIREMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A -MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS ELECTING MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY
AS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION, NEW DIRECTORS WILL BE VOTED IN BY CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE JOINT GOVERNING BOARD DURING AN ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B -DECISIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
UNDER THE GOVERNANCE AGREEMENT THE MEMBERS HAVE A SUPER MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR, MERGER OR ACQUISITION, OR DISSOLUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B -REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY
THE PROCESS FOR APPROVING THE FORM 990 IS AS FOLLOWS: THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 TO BE PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING OR DISAPPROVING THE FORM 990. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE APPROVED FORM 990 WILL BE SIGNED BY THE CFO AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOLLOWING THE SUBMISSION, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE CEO OR THE CFO PRESENTS THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD VOTES ON A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL OF THE 990. IF ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED AT ANY POINT, THE 990 IS SENT BACK TO THE PREVIOUS STEP TO ENSURE THE ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND APPROPRIATE CHANGES ARE MADE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FINDS AN UNRESOLVED ISSUE DURING ITS REVIEW, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REQUEST THAT THE CFO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C -CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
MERCY CORPS DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE (COI) TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF MERCY CORPS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND REQUIRES SIGNATURES THAT THEY ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
RETURNED COIS ARE REVIEWED BY THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, THE GLOBAL CONTROLLER WILL BE NOTIFIED FOR REPORTING PURPOSES AND THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DURING THE YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBER(S) WITH A CONFLICT WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON ANY MATTER WITH WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT.
Return Reference - Identifier Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
-PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
OFFICER COMPENSATION AT MERCY CORPS IS DETERMINED BASED ON HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT GATHERED FROM OBJECTIVE COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION PAID FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS BY OTHER NON-PROFITS OF SIMILAR SIZE COMPILED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD APPROVAL ANNUALLY IN JUNE. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS WITHIN THE MARKET AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE BOARD, PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, ALSO PROVIDES A RANGE TO THE CEO FOR OTHER OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. COMPENSATION AT MERCY CORPS IS CONSIDERED MID-MARKET AND REASONABLE AND INCREASES OCCUR BASED ON MERIT, MARKET CONDITION AND PROMOTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B -PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES
ALL POSITIONS REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 -STATES WITH WHICH A COPY OF THIS FORM 990 IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED
GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 -REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
UPON REQUEST, MERCY CORPS WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF ITS GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 -OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
(a) Description (b) Amount
ELIMINATE NET ASSETS ON CONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES 334,746
CGA CHANGE IN VALUE - 38,210
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SCHEDULE R (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service