International Affairs
(Q33)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL
Financial strength (30%)
79/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$250.4M
Total Revenue
$191.4M
Total Expenses
$430.0M
Net Assets
605
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
78.2%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
26.96x
Liability-to-Asset
2.4%
Revenue Diversification
99.2%
Executive Compensation
$2.2M
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 43 similar organizations
(United States, International Affairs, $100M and over in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
78.2% | 85.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.2% | 8.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
13.6% | 3.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
27.0 mo | 6.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.4% | 25.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
99.2% | 97.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-12.8% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
21.9% | -0.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
23.6% | 2.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250.4M | $191.4M | $430.0M | 78.2% | 605 |
| 2024 | $287.1M | $157.1M | $370.5M | 75.2% | 591 |
| 2023 | $155.1M | $145.7M | $240.3M | 74.7% | 532 |
| 2022 | $133.9M | $136.9M | $232.0M | 75.7% | 420 |
| 2021 | $212.7M | $142.8M | $232.2M | 80.1% | 436 |
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