Mercy Ships International
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. Mercy ships also partners with the countries we serve to help create medical infrastructure improvement projects furthering our reach of hope and healing.
Mercy Ships International at a glance
In short: Mercy Ships International gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,127,355
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,127,355
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,127,355
- Total assets
- $440,418,875
- +15.0% 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 Ships International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Ships Foundation ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mercy Ships International gives
- Giving fell 91% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2025) to $40.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships Foundation Lindale, TX | Programmatic Support | $1,127,355 |
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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 | $440,418,875 | $250,375,032 | $191,394,677 | $1,127,355 | 1 | $1,977,782 |
| 2024 | $382,848,734 | $287,144,079 | $157,056,453 | $1,758,310 | 1 | $2,381,126 |
| 2023 | $252,387,216 | $155,091,550 | $145,692,310 | $1,839,535 | 1 | $1,114,725 |
| 2022 | $246,524,346 | $133,883,712 | $136,875,817 | $11,910,946 | 1 | $166,847 |
| 2021 | $239,293,493 | $212,689,629 | $142,842,150 | $40,016,726 | 1 | $214,382 |
| 2020 | $171,351,006 | $110,683,026 | $79,255,209 | $10,260,984 | 1 | $420,652 |
| 2019 | $145,192,831 | $106,217,922 | $90,955,859 | $23,201,962 | 2 | $816,168 |
About Mercy Ships International
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Ships International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lindale, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $440.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Ships International is led by Gert Van De Weerdhof, CEO on every filing since 2021; 14 of 38 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gert Van De Weerdhof
CEO
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$156K (2021) → $219K (2025)
Gary Brown
Chairman & Interim CEO
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Chairman & Interim CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Wagner
Executive Director of Global Corp Ptshps
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$206K (2025)
Jonathan D. Dyson
Senior Director of Strategy & Governor
Director of It Strategy & Governance → Senior Director of Strategy & Governor, 2025
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Guy Wade
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Boyle
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phd Ronald L. Goode
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Gloag
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bertha Ayi
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Tibbles
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Stephen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Filip Rygg
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Belvin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Walter
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Coppens
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janeen Uzzell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Weaver
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loic Pfister
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Quist
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Spence
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle White
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phd Michael Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Shelley
Director Start:
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Stephens
Founder
Founder → Founder & President Emeritus, 2021
Founder & President Emeritus → Founder, 2022
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$300K (2019) → $350K (2025)
Kerry Peterson
Senior Vice President of Usno & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Vice President Advancement & Assistant Secretary, 2022
Vice President Advancement & Assistant Secretary → Senior Vice President of Usno & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
$147K (2019) → $227K (2025)
Robert Corley
COO
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $272K (2025)
Linda Pruett
P, C Project Manager & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Executive Assistant & Assistant Secretary, 2023
Executive Assistant & Assistant Secretary → P, C Project Manager & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$56K (2022) → $72K (2025)
Brandon Kean
Controller
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$176K (2024) → $175K (2025)
David Schwab
Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary & General Counsel Start: → Secretary & General Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $300K (2025)
Nicolas Adame
Cfio
CFO Start: → Cfio, 2025
On filings since 2024
55 hrs/week
$236K (2024) → $305K (2025)
Hendrik Storm
Vice President of International Programs
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$244K (2025)
Jonathan B. Fadely
Vice President of Marine Operations
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$189K (2025)
Justin M. Gonzalez
Vice President of Operational Delivery
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$189K (2025)
Nathan Claus
Vice President Hospital Operations
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$167K (2025)
Peter B. Schulze
Treasurer & Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Treasurer & Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Van Dijk
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Van Den Bosch
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Latkovic
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Jitze W. Kramer (2020–2024) — Vice President of Global Branding
- Former: Paul Owen (2021–2024) — Secretary & General Counsel
- Former: Barney Goodall (2023–2024) — Interim CFO
- Former: Dave Shwadlenak (2023–2024) — Vice President of Information Technology
- Former: Ebenezer Puplampu (2023–2024) — Cpo
- Former: Mark Shrime (2023–2024) — Int. Chief Medical Officer
- Former: Nathan Jansen (2024) — Managing Director
- Former: Amy N. Nyquist (2019–2023) — Director of Dvlpmt Philanthropy
- Former: Fred Grote (2019–2023) — CFO
- Former: Cecilia Villa (2021–2023) — Senior Director - Development
- Former: Grady Nichols (2023) — It Operations Director
- Former: Jennifer Bullington (2023) — Sen. Programs Design Director
- Former: James Paterson (2019–2022) — Marine Executive Consultant
- Former: Ronald L Goode PhD (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Angie Fadely (2022) — Executive Advisor - Ocoo
- Former: LeAnn Richburg (2022) — Controller
- Former: Thomas Stogner (2022) — Former CEO
- Former: Bradley Gaultney (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Leland Paris (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Waldrop (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Sparks (2020–2021) — Vice President Resource Dvlpmt
- Former: Angela S. Fadely (2021) — Vice President of Int. Human Resources
- Former: Gary Parker (2021) — CMO - Volunteer Support
- Former: Roland Decorvet (2021) — Director
- Former: Rosa Whitaker-Part Year (2021) — President
- Former: Thomas Stogner Part Year (2021) — Former CEO
- Former: AC Musgrave (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jay L Manns (2019–2020) — Director Information Security
- Former: Rosa Whitaker (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Ruben Martin (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Tom Stogner (2019–2020) — Director & CEO
- Former: Kyle Nabors (2020) — COO
- Former: Brian Barki (2019) — Anesthesia Supervisor
- Former: Curtis Klingleberger (2019) — Project Manager Glm
- Former: Donovan Palmer Part Year (2019) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Gary Brandenberg Part Year (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Allen Part Year (2019) — Director
- Former: Roy C Jones (2019) — Vice President Resource Development
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $350K, to Don Stephens (Founder). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Ships International
How much does Mercy Ships International give each year?
Mercy Ships International gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Mercy Ships International?
Mercy Ships International reported $440.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250.4M.
What is Mercy Ships International?
Mercy Ships International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lindale, TX. It holds $440.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mercy Ships International operate?
Mercy Ships International has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Mercy Ships International's EIN?
Mercy Ships International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2414132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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