Mercy in Action International
Mercy in Action International is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Lees Summit, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $8K.
Mercy in Action International at a glance
In short: Mercy in Action International gave $256K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,497
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,299
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,700
- Total assets
- $525,964
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (3% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy in Action International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mathare Child Care Development Center ($198K). Together the top 5 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 32 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mercy in Action International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2024) to $528K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mathare Child Care Development Center | Child Care in Africa | $198,366 |
| Maasai Girls School | Maintain Christian Girls School | $22,890 |
| Light of the Gospel Ministries | Christian Ministry in Serbia | $13,700 |
| Bible Society of Kenya | Purchase Bibles for Distribution | $13,541 |
| Way of Freedom Ministries North Olmsted, OH | Bringing Christian Ministry to Pakistan | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,964 | $321,689 | $272,302 | $256,497 | 5 | $256,497 | $8,138 |
| 2024 | $476,577 | $288,712 | $261,867 | $242,096 | 5 | $242,096 | $8,839 |
| 2023 | $449,757 | $304,169 | $289,064 | $258,304 | 5 | $286,915 | $7,656 |
| 2022 | $434,627 | $230,811 | $304,609 | $276,362 | 6 | $303,109 | $4,807 |
| 2021 | $508,425 | $357,038 | $548,841 | $528,202 | 11 | $544,462 | $91,390 |
| 2020 | $795,354 | $368,528 | $265,505 | $250,346 | 4 | — | $154,713 |
| 2019 | $692,331 | $318,058 | $295,737 | $283,457 | 4 | — | $68,134 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy in Action International is led by Robert A. Hoke, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Hoke
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Droullard
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Hester
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Loomis
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruby N. Hoke
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jana Nixon (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mercy in Action International
How much does Mercy in Action International give each year?
Mercy in Action International gave $256K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $242K across 5 grants.
What is Mercy in Action International's typical grant size?
Mercy in Action International's median grant in 2025 was $13,700, and its average grant was $51,299, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Mercy in Action International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy in Action International's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mercy in Action International's largest grantees?
Mercy in Action International's largest 2025 grantees include Mathare Child Care Development Center ($198,366), Maasai Girls School ($22,890) and Light of the Gospel Ministries ($13,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy in Action International?
Mercy in Action International reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What is Mercy in Action International?
Mercy in Action International is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Lees Summit, MO. It holds $526K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mercy in Action International operate?
Mercy in Action International has awarded grants in Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio.
What is Mercy in Action International's EIN?
Mercy in Action International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1920202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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