2025-07-31T13:20:38+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 400 Dallas TX 75254 990 2024-01-01 262414132 Mercy Ships International MERC 9039397000 PO BOX 2020 LINDALE TX 75771 NICK ADAME CFO 9039397000 2025-07-31 true Andrew Gray P01517705 9727028262 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X GARY BROWN PO BOX 2020 LINDALE TX 75771 288212837 false X WWW.MERCYSHIPS.ORG X 2008 TX OPERATES HOSPITAL SHIPS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL CREW TO BRING FREE SURGERIES AND MEDICAL TRAINING TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. 25 23 591 3168 0 153707243 284383021 34404 39708 1114725 2381126 235178 340224 155091550 287144079 2772232 2656586 0 36117422 45868249 4907228 5736282 22674726 101895428 102795336 145692310 157056453 9399240 130087626 252387216 382848734 12065384 12379303 240321832 370469431 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. 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IN 2024, MERCY SHIPS CONTINUED PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES AT NO COST, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - SPECIALTY SURGERIES PERFORMED 3,313 - PATIENTS EVALUATED DURING FIELD CONSULTATION FOR SURGERY 4,811 - HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED AND MENTORED 953 - TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANT TRAINING HOURS 159,983 - DENTAL PROCEDURES 13,829 - VOLUNTEER CREW 3,108 - CREW NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED 77 - TRAINED IN NUTRITIONAL AGRICULTURE 12 118078677 true true false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false true false true true true true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false true X 137 0 true 591 true false true LI MA SG SL TO UK BN CM GV false false false false false false false false false false X 25 23 false true true false false false false true true false true true false true true true true true true true false false CA CO DC FL GA HI KY AK MD MI MN MS NH NM NC ND OR PA SC TN VA WA WV WI X X NICK ADAME 4302356546 PO BOX 2020 LINDALE TX 75771 BERT VAN DIJK VICE CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DON STEPHENS FOUNDER 45.0 0.0 X X 300000 0 0 GARY BROWN CHAIRMAN 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 GERT VAN DE WEERDHOF CEO 55.0 0.0 X X 434241 0 31373 JAN VAN DEN BOSCH VICE CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 PETER B SCHULZE TREASURER/ Vice Chairman 3.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS LATKOVIC VICE CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ANN GLOAG DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR BERTHA AYI DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR CARRIE TIBBLES DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR EDWIN STEPHEN DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR LOIC PFISTER DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR MICHAEL SPENCE DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR MICHELLE WHITE DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 FILIP RYGG DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 GARY BELVIN DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 GILBERT WALTER DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 GUY WADE DIRECTOR 3.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES F COPPENS DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JANEEN UZZELL DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LOIS BOYLE DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LUCY QUIST DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PHD MICHAEL LINDSAY DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PHD RONALD L GOODE DIRECTOR 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 REV JONATHAN WEAVER DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Barney Goodall Interim CFO End: 1/7/2024 45.0 0.0 X 192104 0 0 David Schwab Secretary & General Counsel Start: 9/3/2024 45.0 0.0 X 108065 0 0 KERRY PETERSON VP ADVANCEMENT/ASST. 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement MERCY SHIPS MAINTAINS A BANK ON BOARD ITS SHIPS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF ITS CREW MEMBERS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds 1) THE SUPPORT OF STAFF/CREW THAT NEED ASSISTANCE IN RAISING THE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES AND 2) TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONAL AND/OR PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - -377076 Affiliate Transfers - 7532527 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements COST OF GOODS SOLD - -269953 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 269953 Affiliate Transfers - 4939851 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Grant from Mercy Ships Foundation - -1758310 Intercompany Rent - 180000 true Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1788 Program Services GLM 58999212 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1320 Program Services AFM 38842405 Sub-Saharan Africa 7 134 Program Services Education, Training and Advocacy 14465316 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Grantmaking 883679 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking Grantmaking 597 9 3242 0 0 9 3242 113191209 0 113191209 Sub-Saharan Africa Sponsored PASHeF conference to advocate towards strengthening health systems in Africa 200000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for both equipment and to provide agricultural training 70000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Partnered with us to teach Lifebox Cleancut curriculum to various hospitals 245774 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Partnered with us to train nurses 17532 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Partnered with us to train sterile processing technicians 51959 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for hospital ward renovation 16068 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds for equipment for cataract training program 46926 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to do cataract surgeries 75000 Wire Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa Donated funds to orphanage 63990 Wire Transfer Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Donated funds to hospital for operational support 24640 Wire Transfer 5 5 FOREIGN SUPPORT Sub-Saharan Africa 379 56542 Wire Transfer false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds MERCY SHIPS ONLY REIMBURSES FOR CHARITABLE COSTS INCURRED AND DOCUMENTED. THESE GRANTS WERE PRIMARILY USED FOR THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE SHIP ASSETS AND/OR PARTNERS THAT ARE USED TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. WHEN THE GRANTEE IS EXTERNAL TO MERCY SHIPS, MONTHLY OR ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED. THOSE REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF MERCY SHIPS TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTS ARE USED AS INTENDED. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III(c) Explanation of estimate for number of recipients SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA:Number of transactions Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -Accrual X X X X X X X true Full Hearts 254 NORTH LAKE AVENUE 342 PASADENA CA 91101 Mail Soliciting false 28084665 1520000 26564665 Mindwize Marketing PLANETENWEG 99 Hoofddorp, HL NL 2132 Mail Soliciting false 0 3969703 -3969703 Gateway Communications 16805 NE MASON COURT Portland OR 97230 Phone Soliciting false 91831 246580 -154749 28176496 5736283 22440213 CA CO CT DE DC FL GA AL HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI WY Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) IN ADDITION TO THE $1,520,000 PAID TO FULL HEARTS IN PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES, MERCY SHIPS ALSO REIMBURSED FULL HEARTS $21,272,746 FOR DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES SUCH AS PRINTING AND MAILING. THESE EXPENSES WERE SUBSTANTIATED AND REPORTED SEPARATELY BY FULL HEARTS ON ITS INVOICES. ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES WERE CONSULTING IN NATURE; NO GROSS RECEIPTS WERE DIRECTLY GENERATED FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED. Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expenses FULL HEARTS-PROFESSIONAL FEES AND SOME MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES;MINDWIZE MARKETING-COST OF MAILINGS; true MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION PO BOX 1298 LINDALE TX 75771 752641151 501 (C) (3) 1758310 PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT 1 0 SCHOLARSHIPS 20 14000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Mercy Ships conducts periodic reviews of funds granted to ensure all funds are properly recorded. The grants are given to related organizations with common management, which oversee the grant purposes. Scholarships to individuals are available to children of Mercy Ships employees and awarded to candidates based on an application process. Scholarships are made payable either directly to the educational institution or to the individual. If the scholarship is made payable to the individual, an expense report must be provided documented how the scholarship money has been used to ensure that scholarship money is used for educational purposes. X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false true false GERT VAN DE WEERDHOF CEO 331677 0 102564 0 0 0 20663 0 10710 0 465614 0 0 0 DON STEPHENS FOUNDER 300000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300000 0 0 0 NICOLAS ADAME CFO Start: 01/08/2024 235571 0 0 0 0 0 14013 0 17845 0 267429 0 0 0 PAUL OWEN Secretary & GENERAL COUNSEL End: 7/16/2024 247863 0 0 0 0 0 9299 0 5791 0 262953 0 0 0 KERRY PETERSON VP ADVANCEMENT/ASST. SECRETARY 205481 0 0 0 0 0 11862 0 16391 0 233734 0 0 0 Barney Goodall Interim CFO End: 1/7/2024 192104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192104 0 0 0 Mark Shrime Int. Chief Medical Officer End: 12/16/2024 328143 0 0 0 0 0 14124 0 7790 0 350057 0 0 0 Ebenezer Puplampu CPO 246188 0 0 0 0 0 9944 0 22822 0 278954 0 0 0 ROBERT CORLEY COO 261210 0 0 0 0 0 16198 0 19541 0 296949 0 0 0 JITZE KRAMER VP OF GLOBAL BRANDING END: 9/30/24 232593 0 30211 0 0 0 9504 0 20485 0 292793 0 0 0 BRANDON KEAN CONTROLLER 167512 0 8800 0 0 0 5250 0 17040 0 198602 0 0 0 Dave Shwadlenak VP of Information Technology 163001 0 0 0 0 0 10127 0 20767 0 193895 0 0 0 Nathan Jansen Managing Director 179246 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 179246 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel MERCY SHIPS ONLY PAYS FOR MINISTRY-RELATED TRAVEL. MERCY SHIP'S POLICY NORMALLY PAYS FOR ECONOMY TRAVEL, BUT IF HEALTH CONDITIONS REQUIRE UPGRADED ACCOMODATION THEN MERCY SHIPS WILL EVALUATE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. CURRENTLY THE FOUNDER HAS A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES UPGRADED TRAVEL. ALL OTHER EXECUTIVES FLY ECONOMY CLASS. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments BONUSES PAID WERE DISCRETIONARY. BONUSES WERE DETERMINED BY APPROVED CONTRACTS FROM THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, RECRUITER/MERCY SHIPS HR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, AND AGREEMENTS WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER. 129 1873171 Market value 496 4122386 Market value X Software 8 1838112 Market value X Supplies 16 20734 Market value X Barter 4 3293 Market value X Medical Equipment 1 155900 Market value 5 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions MERCY SHIPS HAS AN ACCOUNT WITH THE GIVING BLOCK TO SELL CRYPTOCURRENCY DONATIONS IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT AND DEPOSIT THE USD INTO OUR ACCOUNT WITH THEM. Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Drugs and medical supplies - number of contributions Other - Software number of contributions Other - Supplies number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - number of contributions Other - Barter number of contributions Other - Medical Equipment Number of Contributions Form 990, Part V, Line 4b FOREIGN COUNTRIES UNITED KINGDOM GUINEA LIBERIA MADAGASCAR SIERRA LEONE TOGO SENEGAL CAMEROON BENIN Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties FOR 2024, MERCY SHIPS HAD A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS LLC. THIS AGREEMENT REQUIRES GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS LLC PROVIDE PERSONNEL TO PERFORM DUTIES AS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES. PER IRS GUIDANCE, NO COMPENSATION IS SHOWN ON FORM 990, PART VII, FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL: BARNEY GOODALL $192,103.62 Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents Effective 1 January 2024, Mercy Ships International was merged into Mercy Ships (Operations), with the surviving entity being Mercy Ships (Operations). As part of the merger, the name of Mercy Ships (Operations) was changed to Mercy Ships International. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER. AFTER INTERNAL REVIEW, THE FORM 990 WILL BE FORWARDED TO MSI AFCC FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CHANGES , IF ANY. THE AFCC THEN FORWARDS RECOMMENDATION TO THE MSI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE MSI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE A LIMITED PERIOD REVIEW OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING. NO FORMAL RESOLUTION IS TO BE COMPLETED. AFTER ALL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS WERE ADDRESSED, THE 990 WAS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO A WIDER BOARD AFTER FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF INCLUDING OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPDATED WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY BECOME KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SIGNED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. IF A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFID BY MANAGEMENT OR BY THE BOARD, THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, AND THE BOARD VOTES ON WHETHER OR NOT TO ENGAGE IN THE TRANSACTION, BASED ON WHETHER IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF MERCY SHIPS Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE MERCY SHIPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL OTHER COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED ANNUALLY AND THE DECISIONS REACHED ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOTH THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILES. The process was last undertaken during 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE MERCY SHIPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL OTHER COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED ANNUALLY AND THE DECISIONS REACHED ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOTH THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILES. The process was last undertaken during 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public MERCY SHIPS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER IN LINDALE, TEXAS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Consulting Expenses - Total Expense: 1059263, Program Service Expense: 757563, Management and General Expenses: 132602, Fundraising Expenses: 169098; Contract Services - Total Expense: 24029646, Program Service Expense: 19952328, Management and General Expenses: 1752367, Fundraising Expenses: 2324951; Day Worker - Total Expense: 1321688, Program Service Expense: 1321688, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Loss on Foreign Currency Translation - -377076; Affiliate Transfers - 962526; Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 FOREIGN EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR ACCORDING TO THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, USING EXPENSE REPORTS, ANNUAL REPORTS FROM GRANTEES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION. Schedule F, Part I AFM MI LTD IS THE MARITIME LEGAL ENTITY THAT OWNS THE HOSPITAL SHIP AFRICA MERCY, THAT IS OPERATED BY MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. AFM MI LTD IS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. GLM MI LTD IS THE MARITIME LEGAL ENTITY THAT OWNS THE HOSPITAL SHIP GLOBAL MERCY, THAT IS OPERATED BY MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. GLM MI LTD IS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. General THE MOST COMPLETE PICTURE OF MERCY SHIPS GLOBAL OPERATIONS IS CONTAINED IN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERCY SHIPS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THEIR ENTIRETY ON THE MERCY SHIPS WEBSITE AT https://www.mercyships.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MS-24-Consolidated-and-Combined-FS-Final.pdf. AS A PARTY INTERESTED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF MERCY SHIPS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND REVIEW THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part III Mercy Ships receives grants from its international affiliates which are used to pay for programmatic expenses. Non-programmatic expenses for Mercy Ships, including payroll, are covered by domestic donations. MERCY SHIPS COMMUNITY OF FAITH LLC PO BOX 2020 LINDALE TX 75771 300455568 SUPPORT TX 7815951 265373 MERCY SHIPS International MERCY SHIPS FOUNDATION PO BOX 1298 LINDALE TX 75771 752641151 SUPPORT TX 501(c)(3) Type I NA false AFM MI LTD TRUST CO COMPLEX AJELTAKE ISLAND AJELTAKE ROAD MAJURO RM SHIP OWNERSHIP NA C Corporation false GLM MI LTD TRUST CO COMPLEX AJELTAKE ISLAND AJELTAKE ROAD MAJURO RM SHIP OWNERSHIP NA C Corporation false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false