Mercy Ministries of Laredo
As the sisters of mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Mercy Ministries of Laredo at a glance
In short: Mercy Ministries of Laredo gave $171K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,345
- +452.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,115
- +84.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $68,238
- Total assets
- $34,129,886
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy Ministries of Laredo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Ministries of Laredo LHP ($71K). Together the top 3 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mercy Ministries of Laredo gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $171K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo LHP Laredo, TX | Assist clients with cost of medical services & purchase vehicle for outreach work | $71,107 |
| Ruthe C Cowle Rehabilitation Center Laredo, TX | Assist clients with cost of medical services & purchase vehicle for outreach work | $68,238 |
| Laredo Stroke Support Group Laredo, TX | Assist Clients with Cost of Medical Services | $32,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,129,886 | $2,572,927 | $4,406,213 | $171,345 | 3 | $9,201 |
| 2024 | $34,649,603 | $2,161,362 | $4,270,159 | $31,007 | 1 | $17,234 |
| 2023 | $34,777,800 | $1,849,270 | $3,850,267 | $47,086 | 1 | $3,321 |
| 2022 | $35,209,852 | $2,015,729 | $3,481,362 | $106,213 | 1 | $3,187 |
| 2021 | $34,657,328 | $2,012,412 | $3,458,484 | $133,842 | 1 | $228 |
| 2020 | $29,237,702 | $1,998,747 | $3,204,259 | $73,388 | 1 | $7,204 |
About Mercy Ministries of Laredo
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Ministries of Laredo is a public charity focused on Health, based in Laredo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Ministries of Laredo is led by Casso Elizabeth, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Casso Elizabeth
President
Chief Financial Officer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martinez Fernandina
Director & Primary Health Services
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gonzalez Jesse
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hartman Rsm Sr Donella
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hornedo Graciela
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Palacios Rosanne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walker Susan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zuniga Jose O.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gomez Liz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haynes Ramirez Cynthia
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heard Guillermo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanchez-Villasenor Fernando
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sausville Rsm Sr Denise
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kern Rsm Deborah
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salinas Priscilla
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chamberlain Richard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garza Ana
Nurse Practitioner
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hernandez Maria
Nurse Practitioner
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hernandez Natalie
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Macdonald Reagan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McCoy Laura
CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruiz Perla
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sciaraffa Iii Salvador
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valdez Luis
Nurse Practitioner
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Varela Olivia (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gutierrez Judith (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Martinez Sergio (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reyes Raul (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Zepeda Guadalupe (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Miller Dianna (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bazan Julie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leal Jorge (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vera Rsm Sr Maria Luisa (2020–2022) — Board Member & CEO
- Former: De Leon-Solis Sylvia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Garza Ridge Selena (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maldonado Olga (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Callahan RSM Sr Carol Ann (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Garcia Virginia (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ministries of Laredo
How much does Mercy Ministries of Laredo give each year?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo gave $171K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is Mercy Ministries of Laredo's typical grant size?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo's median grant in 2025 was $68,238, and its average grant was $57,115, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mercy Ministries of Laredo give grants?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (3 grants).
Does Mercy Ministries of Laredo give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Ministries of Laredo's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mercy Ministries of Laredo?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo reported $34.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Mercy Ministries of Laredo?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo is a public charity focused on Health, based in Laredo, TX. It holds $34.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mercy Ministries of Laredo's EIN?
Mercy Ministries of Laredo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0198462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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