Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 111060
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NASHVILLE, TN37222
D Employer identification number

72-0973419
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,891,586
F Name and address of principal officer:
CHRISTY SINGLETON
15328 OLD HICKORY BLVD
NASHVILLE,TN37211
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MERCYMINISTRIES.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: TN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SINCE 1983, THE MINISTRY'SFREE-OF-CHARGE, VOLUNTARY CHRISTIAN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMHAS SERVED A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG WOMEN FROM VARIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, AGES 13-28, WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY AND SEXUALLY ABUSED, INCLUDING VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AS WELL AS THOSE WHO FACE LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUESSUCH AS EATING DISORDERS, SELF-HARM, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, DEPRESSION AND UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. THE MINISTRY HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN MONROE, LA; NASHVILLE, TN; ST. LOUIS, MO; AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY, LASTS APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS, AND INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-BASED COUNSELING, NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING SUCH AS BUDGETING, SETTING BOUNDARIES, AND PREPARATION FOR PARENTING OR PLACEMENT IF THEY ARE PREGNANT. IN ADDITION TO ITS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, THE MINISTRY REACHES OUT TO YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS. THESE INITIATIVES BRING AWARENESS TO LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES AND PRESENT TH
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 147
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 350
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,949,174 8,652,844
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,025 7,775
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -117 105
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -69,236 -149,414
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 7,885,846 8,511,310
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 496,269 554,982
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,954,314 4,847,298
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   30,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet463,521    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 3,233,657 3,255,727
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,684,240 8,688,007
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -798,394 -176,697
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 9,935,982 9,416,659
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,501,571 2,158,945
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 7,434,411 7,257,714
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SINCE 1983, THE MINISTRY'SFREE-OF-CHARGE, VOLUNTARY CHRISTIAN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMHAS SERVED A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG WOMEN FROM VARIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, AGES 13-28, WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY AND SEXUALLY ABUSED, INCLUDING VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AS WELL AS THOSE WHO FACE LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUESSUCH AS EATING DISORDERS, SELF-HARM, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, DEPRESSION AND UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. THE MINISTRY HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN MONROE, LA; NASHVILLE, TN; ST. LOUIS, MO; AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY, LASTS APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS, AND INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-BASED COUNSELING, NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING SUCH AS BUDGETING, SETTING BOUNDARIES, AND PREPARATION FOR PARENTING OR PLACEMENT IF THEY ARE PREGNANT. IN ADDITION TO ITS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, THE MINISTRY REACHES OUT TO YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS. THESE INITIATIVES BRING AWARENESS TO LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES AND PRESENT TH
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,766,368 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SINCE 1983, MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC. (THE "MINISTRY") HAS PROVIDED A FREE-OF-CHARGE, VOLUNTARY CHRISTIAN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO YOUNG WOMEN AGES 13-28 FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WHOSE LIVES ARE IN CRISIS. THIS INCLUDES WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE, INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO FACE LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES SUCH AS EATING DISORDERS, SELF-HARM, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, DEPRESSION AND UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. THE MINISTRY MAINTAINS RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN MONROE, LA; NASHVILLE, TN; ST. LOUIS, MO; AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE PROGRAM LASTS APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AND INCLUDES BIBLICALLY BASED COUNSELING, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND FITNESS INSTRUCTION. SEE SCHEDULE O. AT 2011 YEAR END, THERE WERE 495 YOUNG WOMEN IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 594,954 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE MINISTRY INVESTED IN EXPANDING ITS REACH OUTSIDE ITS EXISTING LOCATIONS BY BUILDING NEW HOMES AND BY AUGMENTING ITS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WITH OUTREACH INITIATIVES, WHICH INCLUDE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS. OUTREACH AND NEW HOME EXPANSION ARE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN AS WELL AS BROADEN THE MINISTRY'S MISSION. OUTREACH INITIATIVES BRING AWARENESS TO LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES AND PRESENT THE MINISTRY'S BIBLICALLY BASED METHOD OF OVERCOMING THESE ISSUES. RESOURCES INCLUDE: THE MINISTRY'S WEBSITE, ISSUE-BASED BOOKS, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND RADIO PROGRAMMING FOR PASTORS, PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 554,984 including grants of $ 554,984 ) (Revenue $   )
THE MINISTRY PROVIDES OUTREACH THROUGH OTHER MINISTRIES BY INVESTING IN OTHER MINISTRY PROGRAMS BY GIVING A PORTION OF ITS RECEIPTS AS ASSISTANCE TO HELP GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN OR DO WORK THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE MINISTRYS MISSION. THE MINISTRY BELIEVES THAT IT IS CALLED TO FOLLOW THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF TITHING AND GIVES 10% OF NON-RESTRICTED RECEIPTS. IN 2011, 364,980 WAS GIVEN TO ASSIST OTHER MINISTRIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND 121,715 IN RESOURCES WERE GIVEN AWAY TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF SPREADING GODS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, FORGIVENESS, AND LIFE-TRANSFORMING POWER.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 581,684 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
IN 2008, THE MINISTRY ENTERED INTO A MINISTRY COLLABORATION AGREEMENT (MCA) WITH MERCY MINISTRIES, INTERNATIONAL (MMI) THEREBY AGREEING TO ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS OF OPERATIONS, GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND COMMITMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE MCA. AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE MCA, THE MINISTRY MAY, WITH EXPRESS APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAKE DONATIONS OR PROVIDE FUNDS TO MMI AS THE MINISTRY DEEMS APPROPRIATE TO SUPPORT ITS EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF THE MINISTRY AROUND THE WORLD. THE TOTAL FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR 2011 WERE 399,509.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 581,684 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 7,497,990
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
105
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
147
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
9
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
LEAH HAYES
15328 OLD HICKORY BLVD
NASHVILLE,TN37211
(615) 831-6987
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) NANCY ALCORN
DIRECTOR/V.C
 2.50 X           0 246,540 0
(2) CHRISTY SINGLETON
EXECUTIVE DI
 60.00 X           98,439 0 0
(3) KATHY CAMPBELL
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(4) SAM CARR
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(5) JOE COOK JR
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(6) STEVEN PRUETT
PRESIDENT/BD
 5.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) SUSAN CORDELL
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(8) LYNN MORROW
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(9) MATTHEW RETTICH
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(10) SUE OSBORN
DIRECTOR
 2.50 X           0 0 0
(11) LEAH HAYES
SECRETARY
 50.00     X       62,708 0 0
(12) AMANDA MITCHELL
TREASURER
 40.00     X       41,912 0 0










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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 203,059 246,540  
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 852,707
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,800,137
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 192,906
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,652,844
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADOPTION APPLICATION FEES   4,450 4,450    
b WORKSHOP FEES   3,325 3,325    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 7,775
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2     2
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3,158  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,055  
c Gain or (loss) 103  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 103 103    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 852,707
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 108,037
b Less: direct expenses ...b 280,953
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -172,916    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 118,816
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 96,268
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 22,548 22,548    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER MISCELLANEOUS   954 954    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 954
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 8,511,310 31,380   2
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 364,679 364,679
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 190,303 190,303
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 203,059 81,662 96,788 24,609
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,923,210 3,487,148 178,847 257,215
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 381,593 330,040 25,490 26,063
10 Payroll taxes ........... 339,436 293,579 22,674 23,183
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 12,419 2,409 9,190 820
c Accounting ........... 41,314 8,015 30,572 2,727
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 30,000 30,000
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 113,573 14,438 86,966 12,169
12 Advertising and promotion .... 295,443 288,196   7,247
13 Office expenses ....... 114,612 92,121 8,535 13,956
14 Information technology ...... 114,206 98,777 7,629 7,800
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 263,483 236,612 14,339 12,532
17 Travel ............ 195,624 161,341 19,563 14,720
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 110,793   110,793  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 399,509 399,509    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 404,175 371,194 16,410 16,571
23 Insurance .............. 149,386 129,204 9,979 10,203
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a ROOM AND BOARD FOR HOMES 566,950 566,950    
b HONORARIUMS 278,450 278,450    
c REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 97,077 89,456 5,485 2,136
d CONTRIBUTION PROCESSING C 48,137   48,137  
e
f All other expenses 50,576 13,907 35,099 1,570
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 8,688,007 7,497,990 726,496 463,521
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 576,392 288,196   288,196
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 149,196 1 191,151
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 2,900 3 2,475
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 144,485 4 128,427
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 280,013 8 163,925
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 125,655 9 47,954
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 13,155,256
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 4,295,450 9,173,462 10c 8,859,806
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 3,040 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 57,231 15 22,921
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 9,935,982 16 9,416,659
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 206,028 17 248,376
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,875,000 23 1,872,457
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 420,543 24 38,112
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 2,501,571 26 2,158,945
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 7,430,018 27 7,242,989
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 4,393 28 14,725
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 7,434,411 33 7,257,714
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 9,935,982 34 9,416,659
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
8,511,310
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
8,688,007
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-176,697
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
7,434,411
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
7,257,714
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 6,606,210 7,755,375 8,550,100 7,949,174 8,652,843 39,513,702
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 6,606,210 7,755,375 8,550,100 7,949,174 8,652,843 39,513,702
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           1,324,302
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           38,189,400
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 6,606,210 7,755,375 8,550,100 7,949,174 8,652,843 39,513,702
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 16,949 2,689 2,420 2 2 22,062
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 185,002 340,859 193,057 189,665 235,582 1,144,165
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           40,679,929
12
12
1,144,165
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
93.880 %
15
15
86.930 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 2,003,323 2,095,805 4,099,128
b Buildings ................   6,406,918 2,231,271 4,175,647
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   2,287,782 1,779,931 507,851
e Other .................   361,428 284,248 77,180
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 8,859,806
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 8,511,310
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 8,688,007
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -176,697
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -176,697
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 8,915,370
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 26,839
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 377,221
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 404,060
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 8,511,310
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 8,511,310
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 9,092,067
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 26,839
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 377,221
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 404,060
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 8,688,007
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 8,688,007
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 8 DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS (SEE PART VIII,L.8B) 280,953 COST OF GOODS SOLD ON INVENTORY (SEE PART VIII, L. 10B) 96,268 DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS (SEE PART VIII,L.8B) -280,953 COST OF GOODS SOLD ON INVENTORY (SEE PART VIII, L. 10B) -96,268
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS (SEE PART VIII,L.8B) 280,953 COST OF GOODS SOLD ON INVENTORY (SEE PART VIII, L. 10B) 96,268
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII, LINE 2D DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS (SEE PART VIII,L.8B) 280,953 COST OF GOODS SOLD ON INVENTORY (SEE PART VIII, L. 10B) 96,268
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM EXPENSE ASSIST TO ORPHANS 76,699
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     76,699
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     76,699
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
    SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 76,699 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V THE MINISTRY STAFF MEMBERS LED A TEAM OF 16 GRADUATES TO ASSIST WATOTO MINISTRIES IN UGANDA. WATOTO CHILD MINISTRY, INC. IS A U. S. BASED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A HOLISTIC HOME ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN AFRICA. THE MINISTRY PARTICIPATED IN THIS EFFORT WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING A SET OF FOUR NEW CLASSROOMS AND FOR SENDING A TEAM FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MINISTRY TO THE CHILDREN.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
THE PURSUANT GROUP INC
5151 BELT LINE ROAD SUITE 900
 
DALLAS, TX75254 		FUNDRAISNG   No   30,000 -30,000
Total .................right arrow   30,000  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

MM CHRISTMAS BE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

OTHER FUNDRAISI
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 415,993 332,569 212,182 960,744
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		384,043 313,486 155,178 852,707
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		31,950 19,083 57,004 108,037
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .   1,075 2,405 3,480
6 Rent/facility costs . . 31,151 2,250 2,963 36,364
7 Food and beverages . . 24,029 29,065 573 53,667
8 Entertainment . . . 300 200 221 721
9 Other direct expenses . 96,073 35,542 55,106 186,721
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 280,953
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -172,916
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number
72-0973419
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) CALVARY CHAPEL215 WARD CIRCLE SUITE 200
BRENTWOOD,TN37027 		26-0018764 501 11,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(2) CAPITAL CHRISTIAN CENTER9470 MICRON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO,CA95827 		94-6001666 501 10,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(3) SEEDS OF GREATNESSPO BOX 756
NEW CASTLE,DE19720 		51-0398001 501 16,500       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(4) CHRIST CHURCH15354 OLD HICKORY BLVD
NASHVILLE,TN37211 		62-1068235 501 12,750       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(5) GLOBAL NETWORK OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRPO BOX 38
WATSONTOWN,PA17777 		62-1414100   7,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(6) JAMES RIVER ASSEMBLY610 NORTH 19TH STREET
OZARK,MO65721 		43-1564676 501 49,200       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(7) JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIESPO BOX 655
FENTON,MO63026 		43-1382734 501 40,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(8) OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTER5100 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90036 		95-3895895 501 11,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(9) CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONALPO BOX 9000
SANTA ROSA BEACH,FL32459 		59-3096327 501 64,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(10) SHARING THE VISION115 PENN WARREN DRIVE
BRENTWOOD,TN37027 		62-1622396 501 28,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(11) WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER100 DERBY PARKWAY
BIRMINGHAM,AL35210 		63-0843092 501 10,000       MINISTRY SUPPORT
(12) FSU GIRLS B'BALL CAMP520 W MADISON STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32302 		59-3497108   10,000       UNDRPRVLGD CAMP SPT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
10
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) GRADUATE SUPPORT 51 38,714      
(2) GIFT OF RESOURCES (BOOKS) 56000   121,715 BOOK BOOKS
(3) OTHER INDIV SUPPORT 44 29,874      









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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV IN CONFORMING WITH THE MINISTRY'S MISSION, A PORTION OF RECEIPTS IS GIVEN DIRECTLY TO OTHER MINISTRIES. GRADUATE SUPPORT INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM IN TIMES OF NEED, RECOGNITION AND GIFTS WHEN SIGNIFICANT PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND SUPPORT FOR MISSIONS AND OTHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT GRADUATES EITHER DIRECTLY PARTICIPATE IN OR SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO REMAIN SUPPORTIVE OF GRADUATES IN A CONCERTED EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON THEIR SELF-WORTH AND REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OTHER INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT INCLUDES PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN OR PERFORM WORK THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE MINISTRY'S MISSION. OFTENTIMES, THIS SUPPORT IS IN THE FORM OF GIFT CARDS AND TEACHING RESOURCES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) NANCY ALCORN (i)
(ii)		  
202,215 		 
  		 
44,325 		 
  		 
  		 
246,540 		 
 















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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FRINGE OR EXPENSE EXPLANATION SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS TRAVEL UPGRADES ARE PROVIDED FOR CROSS COUNTRY TRAVEL FOR THE DIRECTOR AND VICE CHAIRMAN, USING FREQUENT FLYER MILES EARNED.
OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART III SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LESS THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1 NANCY ALCORN IS COMPENSATED BY MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (MMI), WHICH MAINTAINS A SEPARATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. NANCY ALCORN SERVES AS PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
(1) DAVE MEYER CONTRIBUTOR 250
(2) JOYCE MEYER CONTRIBUTOR 500
(3) JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES CONTRIBUTOR 40,000
(4) SUSAN CORDELL BOARD MEMBER 336
(5) DAWSON OSBORN CHILD OF BOARD MBR 100
(6) LINDSEY CARR CHILD OF BOARD MBR 5,000
(7) LAINEY CARR CHILD OF BOARD MBR 500
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) REBECCA ANDERSON SISTER-DIRECTOR 40,812 EMPLOYEECOMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE L PART V ALL ITEMS THAT WERE PROVIDED TO INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REPORTED FOR FULL DISCLOSURE ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CONSIDER ANY OF THESE TRANSACTIONS TO BE OF AN EXCESS BENEFIT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 37,829 FAIR MARKET VALUE
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 1 3,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 4 61,020 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 400 21,788 FAIR MARKET VALUE
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OFFICE ITEMS ) X 10 1,527 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AUCTION ITEMS ) X 130 67,742 FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
THIRD PARTY USED TO PROCESS NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B IDONATE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS NONPROFIT GROUPS BY PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CONTACTS, CASH AND NONCASH GIVING, AND COMMUNICATION AND BY MAKING IT EASY TO ACCEPT AND CONVERT NONCASH DONATIONS. THEY CAN PROVIDE A TURNKEY SOLUTION, INCLUDING GIFT PICKUP OR SHIPPING, SALE OF THE ITEM, TAX RECEIPTING, AND SENDING PROCEEDS TO THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IDONATE'S GIFT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GMS) IS AN INTEGRATED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT PROVIDES CLIENT NONPROFITS WITH CUSTOMIZED WEB-BASED GIFT PAGES FOR TELLING THE ORGANIZATION'S STORY AND MAKING AN IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION FOR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE. GMS INCORPORATES EMAIL AND SOCIAL MARKETING FUNCTIONALITY AS WELL AS VIDEO-BASED STORYTELLING AND DONOR MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II OTHER NONCASH ITEMS CONTRIBUTED TO THE MINISTRY INCLUDE CERTAIN OFFICE SUPPLIES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, AND NONCASH ITEMS DONATED FOR USE IN THE HOMES AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOMES. ALL NONCASH ITEMS ARE USED BY THE MINISTRY IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SINCE 1983, THE MINISTRY'SFREE-OF-CHARGE, VOLUNTARY CHRISTIAN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMHAS SERVED A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG WOMEN FROM VARIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, AGES 13-28, WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY AND SEXUALLY ABUSED, INCLUDING VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AS WELL AS THOSE WHO FACE LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUESSUCH AS EATING DISORDERS, SELF-HARM, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, DEPRESSION AND UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. THE MINISTRY HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN MONROE, LA; NASHVILLE, TN; ST. LOUIS, MO; AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY, LASTS APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS, AND INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-BASED COUNSELING, NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING SUCH AS BUDGETING, SETTING BOUNDARIES, AND PREPARATION FOR PARENTING OR PLACEMENT IF THEY ARE PREGNANT. IN ADDITION TO ITS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, THE MINISTRY REACHES OUT TO YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS. THESE INITIATIVES BRING AWARENESS TO LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES AND PRESENT THE MINISTRY'S BIBLICALLY BASED METHOD OF OVERCOMING THESE ISSUES. INITIATIVES INCLUDE: THE MINISTRY'S WEBSITE, ISSUE-BASED BOOKS, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND RADIO PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAM TAKES A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO TREATMENT BY ADDRESSING A YOUNG WOMAN'S SENSE OF SELF AND SELF-WORTH. IN THIS WAY, THE MINISTRY HELPS YOUNG WOMEN FACING A VARIETY OF SEEMINGLY DIVERSE ISSUES MOVE PAST THEIR DEBILITATING CIRCUMSTANCES AS THEY RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT THEIR IDENTITY IN CHRIST, PREPARING THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORM 990 SCHEDULE L, PART IV NANCY ALCORN IS THE FOUNDER AND A BOARD MEMBER OF THE MINISTRY. HER NIECE IS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE MINISTRY. HER NIECE'S COMPENSATION IS LESS THAN 100,000 A YEAR AND, AS SUCH, IS NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE ON THE RETURN. SCHEDULE D, PART VI, LINE 1A, COLUMN A LAND HELD FOR SALE OF 2,003,323 CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES OF AN 11.75 ACRE PLOT OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN FLORIDA. THE REMAINDER OF THE LAND IS TO BE USED FOR A FUTURE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A AT 2011 YEAR END, THERE WERE 495 YOUNG WOMEN IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D IN 2008, THE MINISTRY ENTERED INTO A MINISTRY COLLABORATION AGREEMENT (MCA) WITH MERCY MINISTRIES, INTERNATIONAL (MMI) THEREBY AGREEING TO ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS OF OPERATIONS, GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND COMMITMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE MCA. AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE MCA, THE MINISTRY MAY, WITH EXPRESS APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAKE DONATIONS OR PROVIDE FUNDS TO MMI AS THE MINISTRY DEEMS APPROPRIATE TO SUPPORT ITS EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF THE MINISTRY AROUND THE WORLD. THE TOTAL FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR 2011 WERE 399,509.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 JOE COOK, JR. CHRISTY SINGLETON BOARD MEMBER EXEC DIR FATHER/DAUGHTER
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA, INC. ("MMOA") WAS A LA NONPROFIT CORPORATION. MMOA FORMED A NONPROFIT CORPORATION IN TN CALLED MERCY MINISTRIES OF TENNESSEE, INC. ("MMT"). THE CHARTERS FOR MMOA AND MMT ARE IDENTICAL (EXCEPTING THE NAMES), AND BOTH ENTITIES WERE GOVERNED BY THE SAME BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON THE FORMATION OF MMT, A FORMAL "PLAN OF MERGER" (ATTACHED TO THE ARTICLES OF MERGER FILED IN TN) WAS ENTERED. THE FORMAL PLAN OF MERGER WAS THEN ATTACHED TO THE ARTICLES OF MERGER AND FILED WITH BOTH TN AND LA. THIS EFFECTIVELY MERGED MMOA INTO MMT, AND AS PART OF THE MERGER, MMT'S NAME WAS CONVERTED TO MMOA. SO, THE END RESULT IS MMOA IS NO LONGER A LA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, BUT IS NOW A TN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WITH THE PURPOSES AND GOVERNING STRUCTURES IDENTICAL.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DELIVERED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND FULL APPROVAL. THE CORPORATE SECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY IS TO BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE PERIOD OF REVIEW AND APPROVAL. A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF REVIEW AND APPROVAL, EITHER MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC, IS TO BE RECEIVED FROM EACH OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING THE MINISTRY'S FORM 990.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR A COMMITTEE OF THE MINISTRY HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MINISTRY, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO REPORT ANY ACTUAL, ATTEMPTED OR SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY BY ANYONE IN THE MINISTRY. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL EMPLOYEES TO INDICATE THE EXISTENCE OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BEFORE ENTERING INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. TO ENSURE THE MINISTRY OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEW OF ARRANGEMENTS THAT MAY CAUSE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: 1) WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. 2) WHETHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS CONFORM TO THE MINISTRY'S WRITTEN POLICIES, AND ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENTS OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE MINISTRY AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT OR IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS. WHEN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS, THE MINISTRY MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE OUTSIDE ADVISORS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY OF ENSURING PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP OFFICIAL OF THE MINISTRY INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE SUCH COMPENSATION MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AS REPORTED ON SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS ON A FILED FORM 990.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE MINISTRY INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE SUCH COMPENSATION MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AS REPORTED ON SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS ON A FILED FORM 990.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILED FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 LOUISIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE MINISTRY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE MINISTRY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.MERCYMINISTRIES.COM. THESE DOCUMENTS, AS WELL AS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

72-0973419
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

15328 OLD HICKORY BLVD

NASHVILLE,TN37211
20-0408162 		INTLOUTRCH TN 501C3 7 N/A
 
No












For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 B 361,320 CASH TRANSACTIONS
(2) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 M 7,122 CASH TRANSACTIONS
(3) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 N 88,844 CASH TRANSACTIONS
(4) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 O 16,912 CASH TRANSACTIONS
(5) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 P 74,560 CASH TRANSACTIONS
(6) MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC

 Q 128 CASH TRANSACTIONS
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE R THE MINISTRY SHARES A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC MMI THE MINISTRY ELECTED TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ENABLE MMI TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF SHARING THE PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES OF THE MINISTRY WITH OTHER NOTFORPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE THE SAME GOALS ACROSS THE WORLD THESE FUNDS INCLUDE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS SHARING OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND FACILITIES AND THE USE OF OTHER ASSETS ALL SHARING OF RESOURCES ARE WELL DOCUMENTED AND TRACKED ACCORDINGLY AND REPORTED ACCURATELY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY ON SCHEDULE R
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