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)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
45 SW ANKENY STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
PORTLAND, OR97204
D Employer identification number

91-1148123
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 233,608,707
F Name and address of principal officer:
BETH deHAMEL
45 SW ANKENY STREET
PORTLAND,OR97204
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MERCYCORPS.ORG
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: 1981
M State of legal domicile: WA
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: MERCY CORPS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 459
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 106
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a -23,137
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 266,415,064 231,572,182
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,337,172 429,601
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 266,182 575,388
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 612,888 382,498
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 268,631,306 232,959,669
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 75,714,395 70,787,180
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 75,957,005 73,293,228
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 658,417 339,147
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,385,258    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 114,763,586 96,215,219
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 267,093,403 240,634,774
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,537,903 -7,675,105
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 138,621,233 126,636,366
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 64,680,850 54,191,582
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 73,940,383 72,444,784
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: SEE SCHEDULE O.
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 $ 45,029,058 including grants of $ 13,411,900 ) (Revenue $ 42 )
PROVIDED HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE RELIEF IN THE FORM OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD EMERGENCY COMMODITIES AND HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA, CENTRAL ASIA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 36,873,516 including grants of $ 22,217,571 ) (Revenue $ 279 )
PROVIDED LIFE SUSTAINING AID FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE RECOVERY IN THE FORM OF FOOD COMMODITIES, SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE, AND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA, CENTRAL ASIA, ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 118,794,686 including grants of $ 35,157,709 ) (Revenue $ 914,459 )
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR LIVELIHOOD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES IN THE FORM OF MICROLENDING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AGRIBUSINESS, CHILD SURVIVAL, HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND CIVIL SOCIETY INITIATIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 200,697,260
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
Click to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
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 I....................
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 II
...
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 ....................
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 IV
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9
Yes
 
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 V
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.
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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..........
18
 
No
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...................
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..
21
 
No
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.....
22
 
No
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?
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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......
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................
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
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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.........
27
 
No
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 .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV
...................
28b
 
No
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..
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............
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 VI
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
147
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
 
No
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
459
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAF , BK , BM , CE , CG , CH , CO , CT , ET , GG , GT , HA , ID , IN , IZ , JO , KE , KG , KN , KU , LE , LI , MG , NG , NP , PK , RP , SO , SU , SY , TI , TT , UG , ZI
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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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
16
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
15
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV
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
Mercy Corps
ATTN DONNA ROCCO
45 SW ANKENY STREET
PORTLAND,OR97204
(503) 896-5000
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
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) Anita Bekenstein
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(2) Scott Brown
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(3) Gun Denhart
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(4) Phyllis Dobyns
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(5) Jock Encombe
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(6) Mark Gordon
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(7) Allen Grossman
Vice Chair
1 X   X       0 0 0
(8) Ned Lamont
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(9) Rick Little
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(10) Mike Maerz
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(11) David Mahoney
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(12) Linda Mason
Chair
1 X   X       0 0 0
(13) Robert D Newell
Treasurer
1 X   X       0 0 0
(14) Dana Priest
Former Board Member thru March 2012
0 X           0 0 0
(15) Hank Vigil
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(16) Melissa Waggener-Zorkin
Board Member
1 X           0 0 0
(17) Neal Keny-Guyer
Chief Executive Officer
40 X   X       320,473 0 29,339
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
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;
(18) Steve Zimmerman
Chief Financial Officer
40     X       167,832 0 6,948
(19) Barnes Ellis
Corp Secretary & Gen Counsel
40     X       0 0 0
(20) Stephen Mitchell
VP of Financial Services
40       X     232,640 0 18,157
(21) Kenneth MacLean
Country Director
40         X   172,040 0 10,774
(22) Daniel O'Neill
Founder
40         X   170,950 0 30,312
(23) Christine Mulligan
Country Director
40         X   166,713 0 10,465
(24) Mathew Lovick
Regional Program Director
40         X   156,507 0 15,846
(25) David Brigham
Country Director
40         X   152,253 0 14,862










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,539,408 0 136,703
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet50
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
Lautman Maska Neil & Comp
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington,DC20036
Direct Marketing Consulting 210,000
Donor Services Group LLC
6715 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90028
Donor Solicitation Services 342,205
KPMG LLP
DEPT 0771
PO BOX 120001
DALLAS,TX75312
Audit Services 231,827
M R STRATEGIC SERVICES
1901 L STREET NW
STE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20036
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTATANT 221,965
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues....1b 0
c Fundraising events....1c 0
d Related organizations...1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 169,943,570
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
61,628,612
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 7,804,764
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 231,572,182
 Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REVENUE 900,099 131,163 131,163 0 0
b LOAN INTEREST AND FEES 525,990 298,438 298,438 0 0
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 429,601
 Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 240,979 81,538 0 159,441
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 195,951 0
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 195,951 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 195,951 42,463 0 153,488
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 648,575 334,872
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 649,038 0
c Gain or (loss) -463 334,872
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 334,409 221,906 0 112,503
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 0
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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 39,736
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 39,736 39,736 0 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a SETTLEMENT AND WRITE OFF 900,099 415,348 415,348 0 0
b CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS 900,099 -542,651 -542,651 0 0
c Microvest, LLP 900,099 1,423 0 -23,137 24,560
d All other revenue .... 272,691 226,839 0 45,852
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 146,811
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 232,959,669 914,780 -23,137 495,844
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Form 990 (2011)
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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 0 0
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 70,787,180 70,787,180
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 863,558 247,167 579,427 36,964
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 51,593,570 35,399,119 12,699,937 3,494,514
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,891,111 1,137,662 589,093 164,356
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,719,933 11,635,619 3,340,207 744,107
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,225,056 1,940,142 1,004,625 280,289
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 223,400 154,610 68,790 0
c Accounting ........... 410,304 114,835 295,469 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 339,147 339,147
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other .......... 5,340,667 2,686,876 1,470,504 1,183,287
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0 0 0 0
13 Office expenses ....... 8,859,435 5,074,859 1,501,550 2,283,026
14 Information technology ...... 0 0 0 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 6,313,664 3,785,805 1,910,455 617,404
17 Travel ............ 14,381,969 10,515,917 3,475,418 390,634
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0 0 0 0
20 Interest ........... 64,518 0 57,299 7,219
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,202,084 1,995,235 191,173 15,676
23 Insurance .............. 0 0 0 0
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 CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES 25,135,194 25,104,995 1,244 28,955
b CONSTRUCTION 14,376,397 14,376,397 0 0
c TRAINING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION 6,691,869 6,316,171 340,484 35,214
d OTHER CONTRACUAL SERVICES 6,396,606 6,301,484 95,122 0
e
f All other expenses 5,819,112 3,123,187 931,459 1,764,466
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 240,634,774 200,697,260 28,552,256 11,385,258
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).        
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 24,996,760 1 22,158,969
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 43,828,076 2 26,579,037
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 24,195,473 3 15,377,554
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 0 4 0
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
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 .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 191,130 7 121,108
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 5,730,014 8 7,000,952
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 4,614,440 9 5,049,761
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 16,249,719
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 8,257,676 6,855,904 10c 7,992,043
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,308,359 11 3,585,671
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 4,213,732 12 4,213,732
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13,472,756 13 19,119,794
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,214,589 15 15,437,745
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 138,621,233 16 126,636,366
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 34,914,039 17 20,929,753
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 26,886,336 19 31,445,373
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 357,764 21 7,381
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,633,555 23 1,352,354
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
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..... 889,156 25 456,721
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 64,680,850 26 54,191,582
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 ..... 40,443,059 27 47,555,003
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 33,497,324 28 24,889,781
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 0 29 0
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 ..... 73,940,383 33 72,444,784
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 138,621,233 34 126,636,366
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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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
232,959,669
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
240,634,774
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-7,675,105
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
73,940,383
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
6,179,506
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
72,444,784
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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.
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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 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.") .... 212,987,091 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 1,143,048,668
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 212,987,091 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 1,143,048,668
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)..           2,326,480
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           1,140,722,188
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.. 212,987,091 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 1,143,048,668
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,261,732 683,360 73,396 231,231 312,929 2,562,648
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 14,721 8,760 20,714 1,008 0 45,203
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 1,603,316 333,195 4,767,011 477,992 47,275 7,228,789
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           1,152,885,308
12
12
8,105,750
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.945 %
15
15
97.243 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
b
20
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
PART II, LINE 10: YEAR 2007 FROM 900 PART VII, LINE 103A MISCELLANEOUS $1,603,316; YEAR 2008 FROM 990 PART VIII, LINE 11A MISCELLANEOUS $333,195; YEAR 2009 FROM PART VIII, LINE 11A $2,301 PORTION NOT UBI, 11B DEFERRED DEVELOPER FEE $3,610,000, LINE 11C MISCELLANEOUS $210,595, LINE 11D OTHER $944,115; YEAR 2010 FROM PART VIII, LINE 11A $1,008 MICROVEST LLP, LINE 11B $277,159 CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN, LINE 11C MISCELLANEOUS $200,833; YEAR 2011 FROM PART VIII, LINE 11C 1,423 MICROVEST LLP, LINE 11D (COL d) OTHER 45,852
PRIOR YEAR 990 YEAR 2010 PART II, LINE 9 DID NOT INCLUDE PART VIII LINE 11A $1,008 MICROVEST LLP
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule 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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000129
Software Version: v1.00
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 1,826  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 11,949  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 13,775  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 240,620,999  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 240,634,774  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 7,780 8,620 1,700 13,775 31,875
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
        1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 763 0 1,826 2,589
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000129
Software Version: v1.00

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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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

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)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
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 ................. 0 1,252,906 1,252,906
b Buildings ................ 0 2,872,153 785,997 2,086,156
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ................ 0 0 0 0
e Other ................. 0 12,124,660 7,471,679 4,652,981
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 7,992,043
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
(1) MICROFINANCE ACTIVITY 18,183,267 C
(2) OTHER INVESTMENTS 936,527 C







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 19,119,794
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DUE TO AFFILIATES 15,437,745








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 15,437,745
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
Charitable Gift Annuity 456,721








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 456,721
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) .................... 1 232,959,669
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 240,634,774
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -7,675,105
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 503,550
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5 0
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6 0
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7 0
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 5,675,956
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 6,179,506
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -1,495,599
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 240,064,279
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 503,550
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 967,567
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 5,675,956
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 7,147,073
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 232,917,206
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 42,463
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 42,463
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 232,959,669
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 241,559,878
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 967,567
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -42,463
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 925,104
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 240,634,774
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 240,634,774
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
SchD_P04_S00_L02b Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b MERCY CORPS IS A CUSTODIAL AGENT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED BY MERCY CORPS ON BEHALF OF A TRUST CREATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A WOMAN IN PAKISTAN. THE FUNDS RECEIVED ARE FOR HER USE AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON MERCY CORPS' BOOK.
SchD_P10_S00_L02 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Schedule D, Part X - FIN 48 Disclosure: MERCY CORPS HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING SECTIONS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON PROVISIONS AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. MERCY CORPS APPLIES ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) TOPIC 740, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES (ASC 740), RELATED TO UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, PRESENTING, AND DISCLOSING IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS NOT TAKEN ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AND ACCORDINGLY, THE ADOPTION OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF ASC 740 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SchD_P11_S00_L08 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 RECAPITALIZATION OF MC WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY $5,675,956
SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d RECAPITALIZATION OF MC WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY ($5,675,956)
SchD_P12_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b RECLASS OF RENT RECEIPT FROM SUBSIDIARY OUT OF EXPENSE 42,463
SchD_P13_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d RECLASS OF RENT RECEIPT FROM SUBSIDIARY OUT OF EXPENSE TO REVENUE 42,463
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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 CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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
Central America and the Caribbean 9 293 Program Services HELP INDIVIDUALS TO ORGANIZE, RECEIVE SPECIALIZED TRAINING & SERVICES, BECOME AWARE OF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, AND OVERCOME OTHER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES. EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO CREATE THEIR OWN WEALTH AND USE IT TO ACHIEVE SECURE, JUST AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITIES. 17,628,642
East Asia and the Pacific 27 360 Program Services PILOT, INFORM AND INFLUENCE INNOVATIVE LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DISPARITY WITH LOCAL PARTNERS. SUPPORT RURAL COMMUNITIES TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS. 19,032,727
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 2 39 Program Services SUPPORT LOCAL INSTITUTIONS (GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL) CAPACITY TO BETTER SERVE MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITIES ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT. 1,791,813
Middle East and North Africa 21 208 Program Services STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-LEVEL MECHANISMS AND CAPACITY FOR CITIZANE PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL DECISION-MAKING, HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT SOCIETY CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO HUMANITARIAN NEEDS AND CONTRIBUTE TO REGIONAL STABILITY AND INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH. 58,404,491
Russia and the newly independent States 20 226 Program Services NURTURE ECONOMIC AND CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL WHILE CHECKING AND/OR REVERSING A SLIDE TOWARD MORE AUTOCRATIC SYSTEMS OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT. 4,641,640
South America 1 15 Program Services CONSOLIDATE THE ADVANCES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ATTENDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED POPULATION FOR EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (1ST PHASE), SOCIO-ECONOMIC STABILIZATION (2ND PHASE) AND EXPAND THESE GAINS TO INCLUDE SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (3RD PHASE) IN CURRENT GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND NEW PRIORITY REGIONS. 6,278,877
South Asia 14 677 Program Services ENABLE COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH STRENGTHENED SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR ; INCREASED RESPONSIVE INSTITUTIONS AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO SERVICES. 33,166,973
Sub-Saharan Africa 52 1,128 Program Services FACILITATE AND ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF DISPLACED AND RETURNEE POPULATIONS THROUGH (A) TEACHING BASIC LIVELIHOODS, (B) PROMOTING THE ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS IN ZONES WHERE TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS ARE NO LONGER VIABLE, AND (C) PROMOTING INTER/INTRA-CLAN/ETHNIC CONFLICT MITIGATION, THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF A CIVIL SOCIETY, AND STATE BUILDING. 54,717,651
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 146 2,946 195,662,814
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)
South Asia Stabilisation 4,502,071 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Provision of advanced management skills & trainings 24,978 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean To improve Physical mobility and quality of life for landmine survivors for effective reintegration into society. 74,247 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Provision Household and Hygiene Kits 130,014 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Resolution of disputes related to the land in Colombia. 371,401 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Provision Household and Hygiene Kits 415,424 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Provision of Food for work 815,037 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture, nutrition and civil participation 583,038 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture, nutrition and commodity distribution 1,252,598 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Capacity Building 8,061 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sub grant to implement Adult education program 6,599 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Grant to livelihoods groups 24,802 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sub grant to implement RAIN program 1,070,761 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Sub grant to implement Groundnut Production program 13,284 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Land Conflict Resolution 85,719 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Strengthening and Monitoring of Health & Nutrition indicators 172,271 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Empowering Women's Leadership in Conflict Resolution 83,800 EFT      
South Asia Improve economic and health conditions 37,344 EFT      
South Asia Youth capacity development and business collaborations (Honey Market) 7,662 EFT      
South Asia Women's Literacy 34,220 EFT      
South Asia Health and Hygiene Education 15,307 EFT      
South Asia Improve economic and health conditions 121,987 EFT      
South Asia Increase income of spice farmers through improved production and value of spices produced 17,301 EFT      
South Asia Capacity buildings 403,948 EFT      
South Asia Workshop for DRR and develop module 16,990 EFT      
South Asia Workshop and develop module for Solid Waste Management 45,677 EFT      
South Asia Build Rain Water Harvesting 18,420 EFT      
South Asia Media promotion for Earthquake save house 414,862 EFT      
South Asia To Promote local food product to communities 11,815 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific medium and long-term post-earthquake/tsunami economic recovery 2,551,608 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific support for water, sanitation and hygiene activities related to earthquake/tsunami response 10,352 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific post-earthquake/tsunami economic recovery 3,896,919 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific post-earthquake/tsunami youth sports programming 219,251 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa grant for distribution of revolving loans to beneficiaries 178,924 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa program for disabled Iraqis 444,011 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa program for Iraqis (recreational activities, vocational training) 251,179 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa program for disabled Jordanian children 43,785 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa program for non informal educational activities for Iraqis 105,404 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Empowerment of Youths and peace development 127,290 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Empowerment of Youths 303,987 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Community development projects 5,674 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Provision of Technical support to youth projects 309,613 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Support to Kosovo Young people 92,057 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Support in the development of network of minority/non-majority NGOs 139,185 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Community outreach 100,412 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Counseling for women with breast cancer 7,152 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Identification and resolution of the problem of minority communities in Prizren region, in area of Recane as a potential new municipality 6,374 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishment of local branches and strengthening of capacities for successful participation in decision-making processes important for the interest of non - Albanian communities 6,338 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Youth for Elderly and Neglected People 9,720 EFT      
Russia and the newly independent States Increasing inter-ethnic tolerance within the peace-building window 29,923 EFT      
Russia and the newly independent States Restoring and strengthening community self-management; 32,736 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Engage CSO's and NGO's in the MENA region in using new media tools to increase their effectiveness in promoting social and political development 239,999 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Functioning of Community based early Warning committees 40,380 EFT      
South Asia Flood Emergency Response for WASH for Flood Affected Population 44,667 EFT      
South Asia Youth Development and Networking 156,082 EFT      
South Asia Reducing the burden of tuberculosis in Pakistan 3,273,569 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Support of Somalia primary school education activities 855,218 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Peace building in Somalia 155,723 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Emergency Response for IDPS and host communities in Mogadishu 79,990 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Emergency and livelihoods recovery in Central Somalia 73,315 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Support of Somalia secondary school education activities 347,091 EFT      
Russia and the newly independent States Various Training for TSEP Beneficiaries 94,712 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa To enhance the capacity of women & youth leadership of CSOs & civic education 384,957 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Training for Youth 169,780 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Community based support to Vulnerable Urban Populations 143,655 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Technical support on emergency preparedness planning 79,867 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Microfinance operations to provide financial services to the regional population. 6,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific To support emergency and disaster preparedness related activities such as village doctor trainings, school health trainings, and publication of public health newsletter. 40,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Tracking the changing dynamics of conditions inside North Korea, including internal displacement, cross-border movements, migration and settlement patterns within China, and international migration trends. 39,311 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific To support emergency and disaster preparedness related activities such as village doctor training, school health training, and publication of public health newsletter. 9,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Assessment on Improve accessibility in Ulaanbaatar and target areas 5,691 Cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Production of pressed fuel 6,178 Cash      
Middle East and North Africa Community infrastructure strengthened, Home Availability Improved, Improved food security and employment generated 6,207,691 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Economic Recovery Strengthened In Gaza By Creation Of Income Generation And Business Development Opportunities and Humanitarian Assistant 5,981,843 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa RIGHT START, Aims to improve early childhood development 879,648 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa EYE TO THE FUTURE: BUILDING SKILLS AND ATTITUDES THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, RESILIENCE AND CONFLICT MITIGATION IN GAZA 808,840 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND MOTHERS IN AND AROUND ACCESS RESTRICTED AREAS IN THE GAZA STRIP 831,719 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa FROM RELIEF TO RECOVERY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN GAZA 1,324,409 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa YOUTH LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND RECOVERY IN GAZA 1,316,748 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa To Provide General Operating Costs related to the European Union Matching Grant 70,975 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Supporting the People with Disability Sports 83,584 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Support Red Tierras technology based land titling pilot project 77,026 EFT      
South Asia Micro Finance Outreach Expansion 72,054 EFT      
South Asia Water Sanitation and DRR project 24,161 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Subgrant for mentoring and training of entrepreneurs 10,000 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Capacity Building 5,100 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Implementation of a women's only Business Plan Competition 22,069 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Save a segment of youth from drugs addiction 14,958 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Feminine Journalism Industry 8,696 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Training Center for Women on the Internet 8,508 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Equitable reach to basic services in KHQ 7,635 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Awareness Campaign on danger of use of light weapons inside school 7,906 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Lessening of Unemployment status among graduates youth in KHQ 5,616 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Enable the Women of limiting the rights violation of her rights in the society 8,890 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Advocacy project for young people to reduce the phenomenon of unemployment 8,931 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Promote non prejudice for a certain class of widows and the beneficiaries of government institutions 8,994 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa A Campaign to legislate university Grant Law for students of Iraq universities 8,956 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Role of women in resolving disputes and building peace 14,949 check      
Middle East and North Africa Reconstructing the athletic compound in Mosul Dam Village 14,982 check      
Middle East and North Africa Releasing a periodical magazine 14,958 check      
Middle East and North Africa Increase women awareness of the Need of participate in local councils 8,982 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Youth immigration phenomena 8,967 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Play about peace building 8,946 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Promotion of human rights and the rights of women 8,518 check      
Middle East and North Africa Towards peace building 8,986 check      
Middle East and North Africa Equal access for services to improve position of youth 8,876 check      
Middle East and North Africa Advocacy campaign to stop pollution coming from Laylan's cement factory 8,981 check      
Middle East and North Africa The role of women literacy in the community Building 8,998 check      
Middle East and North Africa Training for women journalist on human rights and democratic processes 8,605 check      
Middle East and North Africa Campaigned to supply with basic services for young prisoners and their defense 8,980 check      
Middle East and North Africa Improving the Health and Environmental Awareness Mud Houses Areas 9,000 check      
Middle East and North Africa Peaceful coexistence, denounce violence & peacemaking in Shirqat 8,832 check      
Middle East and North Africa Establishment of a cultural feminist club 8,553 check      
Middle East and North Africa Promote work culture among youth in Samarra and network with credit institutions 8,995 check      
Middle East and North Africa The safety of women from gender violence in rural areas 8,961 check      
Middle East and North Africa Establish samaraa Council for conflict resolution 8,972 check      
Middle East and North Africa Youth newspaper 8,997 check      
Middle East and North Africa Women Capable of Making Change 17,999 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Discarding of the violence against women for building the tribal peace 18,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Developing techniques of journalists and reporters about the role of media in building peace 16,593 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Merging youth into host community 18,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Khaniqeen; A Town For Peace 18,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Building the peace among middle school students of schools in Khanaqin 17,733 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Salahadin province -Tekrit , Al-Alam, Al-Dour, Balad, Dhloueyh, and Al-Eshaqi 7,937 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Peaceful Coexistence among Youth in Al-Dour District 7,924 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Integrating IDP youth into Al Alam District Community 7,920 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Securing rights of women affected by violence 7,908 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Conflict Sensitive Journalism 18,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Youth are peace makers 7,880 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Title of the project: By Diversity We Make Peace 7,996 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Message Peace in Religions 8,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Activating the dialogue and contribute to decrease the extreme of religious speech. 17,963 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Reintegrating Former Detainee Youth into their Communities, 7,983 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa enhance women role in contributing in conflicts resolution and promote culture of peaceful coexistence 7,997 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa The role of youth in conflict for peace building in Kirkuk 7,983 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Promoting the principles of peace and citizenship in the rural societies (Forward Peace) 7,969 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Securing right of women prejudiced by violence 7,993 check      
Middle East and North Africa Youth road towards peace 18,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Advocacy to improve service equality among neighborhoods in Muqdadiya city 5,988 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Role of youth in building peace by way of cultural diversity 6,923 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Peace Youth 7,815 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Developing and Improving Women and Youth Capacities for Community Building 6,937 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Enable marginalized woman to resolve her issues in peaceful means 6,536 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Media's role in peace building 7,695 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Role of Theatre in Peace Building 5,824 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Title of the project: the campaign of heard voice 7,305 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Construction of Water Project in Samal-Al-Aulia Village 85,055 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Expansion of Alamlook Primary School 43,005 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa legal Protection for ImmIgrants and Displaced 23,805 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Health Awareness Sessions for IDPs in 3 Camps 25,986 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Developing water network in the village of Garha Ghazan in Rahsad sub-district 64,169 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa renovation and rehabilitation of desolate health clinic of Garian Complex 177,524 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Vocational Training 33,295 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Health Awareness Sessions for IDPs in 3 Camps 27,065 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa The assistance to the Iraqi IDPs returnees refuges and Venerable host community in 3 governorate BGH, DYL and Ninanwa 44,807 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa of improving local livelihoods as a means to increase households resilience to shocks and reducing the need for future relief based activities 169,877 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Building and supporting local radio stations 1,121,497 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Agricultural livelihoods and medical clinics 130,294 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Building Vocational centers 297,825 EFT      
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
145
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
285
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)
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 72 9,216 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 40,695 4,069,976 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 31,421 548,504 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 1,460 255,513 Cash      
Small Grant Sub-Saharan Africa 903 50,982 Check      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 1,832 499,495 Cash      
Grant for Income Generating Groups(IGG) Sub-Saharan Africa 80 9,001 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 140 3,867 cash      
Improvement of community infrastructure Sub-Saharan Africa 2,743 218,772 Cash      
Safety net projects Sub-Saharan Africa 2,180 240,599 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 190 46,386 Cash      
Improvement of infrastructure and material base (inventory) of educational institutions Russia and the newly independent States 64,467 393,959 Check      
Rehabilitation of school sport infrastructure Russia and the newly independent States 48,308 42,622 Check      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Middle East and North Africa 37 24,165 Cash      
Cash for grant East Asia and the Pacific 14 14,753 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 7,888 1,084,495 Cash      
Assistance of Sanitation Activities Sub-Saharan Africa 75 6,845 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 33,653 2,637,919 Check      
Business Grants South Asia 2,831 500,665 Check      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries South Asia 81 17,748 Check      
Cash grants Sub-Saharan Africa 94 47,760 Check      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 7,119 516,175 check      
Assistance for food insecure households Sub-Saharan Africa 9 32,974 cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 2,300 49,273 cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 204 6,585 cash      
Support of livelihood Activities Sub-Saharan Africa 839 39,357 cash      
Seed Fund Assistant Middle East and North Africa 2 21,000 EFT      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Middle East and North Africa 6,330 2,171,414 EFT      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Middle East and North Africa 181 7,868 Cash      
Support for children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 108 165,787 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries East Asia and the Pacific 4,757 513,179 Cash      
transportation costs for youth healthcare assessment East Asia and the Pacific 94 430 Cash      
customized grants for small-scale investments East Asia and the Pacific 6 4,731 Cash      
income for female migrants for handicraft production East Asia and the Pacific 71 8,671 Cash      
vocational course fees East Asia and the Pacific 20 1,901 EFT      
material/operational support for home-based care services/afterschool programs for migrant children East Asia and the Pacific 160 904 Cash      
food, non-food items, and OTC medicine for migrants East Asia and the Pacific 105 3,662 Cash      
health care for migrants with medical conditions East Asia and the Pacific 1 127 EFT      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries East Asia and the Pacific 1,005 47,149 EFT      
income for female migrants for handicraft production East Asia and the Pacific 71 1,584 Cash      
Land securing & soil rehabilitation project Sub-Saharan Africa 3,500 287,833 Cash      
Shelters for floods victims & Farmers land rehabilitation Sub-Saharan Africa 690 17,930 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Sub-Saharan Africa 11,930 755,876 Cash      
Direct assistance to beneficiaries Middle East and North Africa 9,556 1,746,910 EFT      
Cash grant for SMEN&HORT Small Medium Enterprise New business and Cash grants provided to farmers/farmers group for vegetable cultivation in the dry season and livelihood expansion. Sub-Saharan Africa 619 140,535 Cash      
Material Aid Sub-Saharan Africa 5,976     68,949 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Central America and the Caribbean 28,030     1,951,983 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Sub-Saharan Africa 37,405     4,716,798 Food Commodities USAID
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
Page 5
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
SchF_P01_S00_L02 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 SUB-GRANTEES ARE SELECTED EITHER THROUGH A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION PROCESS OR INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PROPOSAL DESIGNED BASED ON THE SUB-GRANTEES TECHNICAL MERITS AND COST CRITERIA INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION. ALL SUB-RECIPIENTS ARE ISSUED A SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT WHICH OUTLINES THE APPROVED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, APPROVED BUDGET, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT REGULATIONS. PRIOR TO ISSUING A SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT, THE FREQUENCY OF FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC REPORTING AND LEVEL OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT IS DETERMINED, DEPENDING ON THE SIZE AND SOPHISTICATION OF THE SUB-GRANT/SUB-RECIPIENT AND THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH PRIME DONOR FUNDING. THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WILL REVIEW THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AGAINST THE APPROVED BUDGET AND REGULATIONS TO CONFIRM THAT EXPENDITURES ARE ALLOWABLE. GENERALLY, FOR SMALLER, FIRST TIME RECIPIENTS, COPIES OR ORIGINALS OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE SUBMITTED AND REVIEWED IN-COUNTRY BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. FOR MID-SIZE SUB-GRANTS WITH MC AND DONOR EXPERIENCE, MANAGERS WILL DO PERIODIC SITE VISITS TO AUDIT THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AGAINST THE FINANCIAL REPORTS. FOR LARGER SUB-GRANTS, MOSTLY OTHER US-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FINANCE MANAGERS REVIEW THEIR A-133 AUDITS AND RETAIN THE RIGHT TO ACCESS THEIR FINANCIAL RECORDS. THE FINANCIAL REPORT MUST THEN BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROGRAMMATIC ASPECTS OF THE SUB-RECIPIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SUB-RECIPIENT IS PERFORMING THE ACTIVITIES PER THE SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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
 
DONOR SERVICES GROUP
6715 SUNSET BLVD
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90028
TELEFUNDRAISING   No 383,862 339,147 44,715
Total .................right arrow 383,862 339,147 44,715
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.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
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
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
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

 
(event type)
(b) Event #2

 
(event type)
(c) Other Events

 
(total number)
(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . .
       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . .
       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
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.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
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) Neal Keny-Guyer (i)
(ii)
292,766
0
27,707
0
0
0
8,964
0
20,375
0
349,812
0
0
0
(2) Steve Zimmerman (i)
(ii)
167,832
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6,948
0
174,780
0
0
0
(3) Stephen Mitchell (i)
(ii)
158,592
0
0
0
74,048
0
9,480
0
8,677
0
250,797
0
0
0
(4) Kenneth MacLean (i)
(ii)
65,327
0
0
0
106,713
0
3,839
0
6,935
0
182,814
0
0
0
(5) Daniel O'Neill (i)
(ii)
170,950
0
0
0
0
0
10,200
0
20,112
0
201,262
0
0
0
(6) Christine Mulligan (i)
(ii)
128,452
0
0
0
38,261
0
6,510
0
3,954
0
177,177
0
0
0
(7) Mathew Lovick (i)
(ii)
110,150
0
0
0
46,357
0
6,600
0
9,246
0
172,353
0
0
0
(8) David Brigham (i)
(ii)
93,650
0
0
0
58,603
0
5,616
0
9,246
0
167,115
0
0
0








Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchJ_P01_S00_L01a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a FIRST CLASS - EXECUTIVES MAY FLY FIRST CLASS ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WHEN BUSINESS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE:KENY-GUYER, N $48,788, MITCHELL, S $11,678; TAX INDEMNIFICATION/GROSS UP: MULLIGAN, C $6,997, KENY-GUYER, N $4,693; HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE - PER POLICY EXPATS LIVING OVERSEAS ARE PROVIDED HOUSING ALLOWANCE: MITCHELL, S $66,195, MACLEAN, K $67,068, MULLIGAN, C $23,093, LOVICK, M $35,425, BRIGHAM, D $30,863
SchJ_P01_S00_L01b Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b MERCY CORPS DOES NOT HAVE A STATED POLICY ON FIRST CLASS TRAVEL AS IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO EXECUTIVES AS AN OPTION IF BUSINESS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND HOUSING ALLOWANCE ARE PER POLICY.
SchJ_P01_S00_L07 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 NON FIXED PAYMENT OF A BONUS WAS PROVIDED TO THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED ON COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BONUS WAS DETERMINED BASED ON THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE IN COMPARISON TO PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND IN CONTEXT OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE YEAR. THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED DURING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABSENT THE CEO.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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 25,200 Market Research
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 132 649,038 Value of Stock
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 ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Education Equipment ) X 1,200 13,188 Market Research
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Software (Education and Offie) ) X 3,246 378,282 Market Research
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Shelter Material ) X 5 1,295 Market Research
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Government Food ) X 20,433 6,737,761 Selling Price
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
0
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
 
No
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
Page 2
Part II
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
SchM_P01_S00_L09 Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 NON-CASH DONATED ITEMS LISTED IN SCHEDULE M, PART I LINE 9 COLUMN B ARE BASED ON NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED
SchM_P01_S00_L25 Schedule M, Part I, Lines 25-28 NON-CASH DONATED ITEMS LISTED IN SCHEDULE M, PART I LINE 25-28 COLUMN B ARE BASED ON NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTED ITEMS RECEIVED
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Additional Data


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SCHEDULE O
(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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F990_P01_S00_L06 Form 990, Part I, Line 6 VOLUNTEERS ARE TRACKED IN A VOLUNTEER DATA BASE WHERE WE HOUSE THEIR TIME-SHEETS BY ACTIVITY.
F990_P03_S00_L00a Form 990, Part III (Cont. 1) MERCY CORPS WORKS TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SECURE, PRODUCTIVE AND JUST COMMUNITIES. WHEN NATURAL DISASTER, CONFLICT OR ECONOMIC COLLAPSE SHATTER LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HELP PEOPLE SURVIVE THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WE START PROGRAMS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES REBUILD, RECOVER AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. WE PARTNER WITH THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO GROW MORE FOOD, DELIVER CLEAN WATER, EDUCATE CHILDREN, INCREASE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, PREVENT DISEASE AND START BUSINESSES THAT IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. OUR WORLDWIDE TEAM IS IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN 41 COUNTRIES.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE PROCESS FOR APPROVING THE FORM 990 IS AS FOLLOWS: THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE (CFO) WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 TO BE PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING OR DISAPPROVING THE FORM 990. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE APPROVED FORM 990 WILL BE SIGNED BY THE CFO AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOLLOWING THE SUBMISSION, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE CEO OR THE CFO PRESENTS THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD VOTES ON A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL OF THE 990. IF ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED AT ANY POINT, THE 990 IS SENT BACK TO THE PREVIOUS STEP TO ENSURE THE ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND APPROPRIATE CHANGES MADE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FINDS AN UNRESOLVED ISSUE DURING ITS REVIEW, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REQUEST THAT THE CFO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 990.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c MERCY CORPS DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF MERCY CORPS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND REQUIRES SIGNATURES THAT THEY HAVE ABIDED BY THE TERMS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT DURING THE YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS WITH A CONFLICT WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE CONFLICTED MATTERS.
F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 OFFICER COMPENSATION AT MERCY CORPS IS DETERMINED BASED ON HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT GATHERED FROM MARKET DATA. THE BOARD ALSO REVIEWS THIS ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS WITHIN THE MARKET AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. COMPENSATION AT MERCY CORPS IS CONSIDERED MID-MARKET AND REASONABLE AND INCREASES OCCUR BASED ON MERIT, MARKET CONDITION AND PROMOTION.
F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 UPON REQUEST, MERCY CORPS WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F990_P11_S00_L05 Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NON-OPERATING UNREALIZED GAIN 503,550; RECAPITALIZATION of MC WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY 5,675,956
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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
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Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
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









(1) Mercy Corps Headquarter Master Tenant Manager LLC
45 SW Ankeny Street
Portland,OR97204
26-1939917
Manager for Headquarter Building OR 0 0 MERCY CORPS
 
(2) BA HOLDINGS LLC
1209 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON,DE19801
HOLDING COMPANY DE 0 0 MERCY CORPS
 
(3) MERCY CORPS DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS LLC
1209 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON,DE19801
HOLDING COMPANY DE 0 0 MERCY CORPS
 






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 ENTERPRISE CORPORATION

43 SW NAITO

PORTLAND,OR97204
93-1315010
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR 501 (C)(3) 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) MERCY CORPS
 
 
No
(2) MERCY CORPS CONDOMINIUMS UNIT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

45 SW ANKENY

PORTLAND,OR97204
27-1113758
PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE HEADQUARTER BUILDING OR IRC 528 NA MERCY CORPS
 
Yes
 
(3) MERCY CORPS FOUNDATION

45 SW ANKENY

PORTLAND,OR97204
91-1352257
Operate exclusively for the benefit of Mercy Corps to carry out its purpose. WA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) Type I MERCY CORPS
 
Yes
 
(4) ASIAN CREDIT FUND PF

410 SEIFULLIN STREET 3RD FLOOR
ALMATY    
KZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KZ FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(5) KOMPANION DEVELOPMENT

TOGOLOK MOLDO 10
BISHKEK,KYRGYZ REPUBLIC  
KG
MICROFINANCE ACTIVITY KG FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(6) MERCY CORPS SINGAPORE LTD

15 BEACH ROAD NO 04-03
BEACH CENTRE   189677
SN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SN FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(7) MICRA PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION INC

6793 AYALA AVENUE
MAKTAI CITY    
RP
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RP FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(8) PATRA HUNCHUN

15 ZU CHUNCHENGWEI XINANJIE
HUNCHUN    
CH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CH FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(9) PATRA TUMEN RIVER

1 HAO JIANKANG LU
YANJI    
CH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CH FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
(10) YAYASAN MICROFINANCE INNOVATION AND RESOURCE CENTER FOUNDATION

HI KEMANG TIMUR RAYA NO 69E KEL
BANKGKA KEC
MAMPANG PRAPATAN    
ID
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO MFIs ID FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
 
 
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
(1) MC HDQ Building LLC

45 SW Ankeny Street
Portland,OR97204
26-1939880
BLD Financing OR MC HQ Mgnr Inc 26-1939806
 
Excluded -102,420 4,066,452 Yes     Yes   55 %












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


(1) ASIAN CREDIT FUND MCO LLC
36 DZHANDOSOV STR
ALMATY    
KZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KZ MERCY CORPS
 
C 161,250 6,936,911 100 %
(2) KOMPANION FINANCIAL GROUP MICROFINANCE
CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY
TOGOLOK MOLDO 10
BISHKEK,KYRGYZ REPUBLIC  
KG
MICROFINANCE ACTIVITY KG MERCY CORPS
 
C 2,947,188 74,339,570 100 %
(3) MC HDQ MANAGER INC
45 SW ANKENY STREET
PORTLAND,OR97204
26-1939806
BLD FINANCING OR MERCY CORPS
 
C -96,090 4,066,452 100 %
(4) TAHIDI YOUTH FUND TRUST
PO BOX 10643
NAIROBI    
KE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KE MERCY CORPS
 
T 0 0 100 %
(5) MERCY CORPS INDIA
SHOP NO 3 VASANT KUNJ
NEW DELHI   1110070
IN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MERCY CORPS
 
C -122,813 53,448 100 %
(6) MERCY CORPS INTERNATIONAL JORDAN
QUEEN NOUR STREET
AMMAN    
JO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JO MERCY CORPS
 
C -4,173 28,031 100 %


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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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) ASIAN CREDIT FUND MCO LLC

r 205,061 CASH VALUE
(2) MERCY CORPS INDIA

b 166,790 CASH VALUE
(3) YAYASAN MICROFINANCE INNOVATION AND RESOURCE CENTER FOUNDATION

b 389,719 CASH VALUE
(4) MERCY CORPS CONDOMINIUMS UNIT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

o 415,459 CASH VALUE
(5) MERCY CORPS FOUNDATION

q 931,408 CASH VALUE
(6) KOMPANION FINANCIAL GROUP MICROFINANCE
CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY
r 5,552,433 CASH VALUE
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
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
Page 5
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 Data


Software ID: 11000129
Software Version: v1.00






TY 2011 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
MERCY CORPS
EIN: 91-1148123
Software ID:11000129
Software Version:v1.00
Explanation:
Form 990, Part V, Line 3b - 990-T TO BE FILED PRIOR TO MAY 15 DEADLINE