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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
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 $ 236,981,885
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.
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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) ...... 5 434
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 117
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 231,572,182 235,483,191
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 429,601 320,906
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 575,388 257,621
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 382,498 205,425
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 232,959,669 236,267,143
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 70,787,180 69,513,590
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) 73,293,228 73,307,541
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 339,147 347,325
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,707,447    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 96,215,219 97,761,161
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 240,634,774 240,929,617
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -7,675,105 -4,662,474
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 126,636,366 130,391,939
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 54,191,582 62,184,856
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 72,444,784 68,207,083
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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 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 $ 62,073,779 including grants of $ 20,858,374 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
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 $ 53,683,045 including grants of $ 13,029,020 ) (Revenue $ 339,021 )
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR LIVELIHOOD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE FORMS OF MICROLENDING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND AGRIBUSINESS IN EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 44,058,682 including grants of $ 15,097,016 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES IN THE FORM OF 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.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 41,982,669 including grants of $ 20,529,180 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PROVIDED LIFE SUSTAINING AID FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE RECOVERY AND HEALTH 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.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 41,982,669 including grants of $ 20,529,180 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet201,798,175
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
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, line 10?
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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, Parts I and IV......... 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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick 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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... 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 I (see instructions).... Click 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 hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
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, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
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..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect 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 M..Click 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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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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
144
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
434
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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAF , BM , CE , CG , CH , CO , CT , EG , ET , GG , GT , HA , HK , ID , IZ , JO , KE , KG , KN , KU , KV , LE , LI , LY , MG , ML , NG , NI , NP , OD , PK , SO , SU , SY , TI , TS , TT , TU , UG , YM , 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 as charitable contributions?...
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
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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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 .....................
1a
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
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 this 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 , 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:
MediumBulletMercy CorpsATTN DONNA ROCCO45 SW ANKENY STREETPORTLANDOR97204 (503) 896-5000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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) Scott Brown........................................................................
Board Member
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(2) Gun Denhart........................................................................
Board Member
 3
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Jock Encombe........................................................................
Board Member
 8
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Mark Gordon........................................................................
Board Member
 8
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Allen Grossman........................................................................
Chair
 5
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Lucy Helm........................................................................
Board Member
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Ned Lamont........................................................................
Board Member
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Gayle Lemmon........................................................................
Board Member
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Rick Little........................................................................
Board Member
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Mike Maerz........................................................................
Board Member
 12
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(11) David Mahoney........................................................................
Board Member
 3
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Linda Mason........................................................................
Board Member
 5
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Robert D Newell........................................................................
Treasurer
 10
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) Hank Vigil........................................................................
Board Member
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Melissa Waggener-Zorkin........................................................................
Board Member
 4
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Neal Keny-Guyer........................................................................
Chief Executive Officer
 40
.......................1 		X   X       350,890 0 35,683
(17) Beth deHamel........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer (as of 9/2012)
 40
.......................1 		    X       45,195 0 5,177
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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) Barnes Ellis........................................................................
Corp Secretary & Gen Counsel
 40
.......................1 		    X       93,237 0 15,361
(19) Jeremiah Centrella........................................................................
Assistant Corp. Secretary
 40
.......................1 		    X       95,557 0 12,889
(20) Josh Drake........................................................................
Assistant Corp. Secretary
 40
.......................0 		    X       65,009 0 9,596
(21) Steve Zimmerman........................................................................
VP Social Innovation; Former CFO (end 9/2012)
 40
.......................0 		    X       183,662 0 17,706
(22) Craig Redmond........................................................................
Senior Vice President - Programs
 40
.......................0 		      X     174,599 0 31,163
(23) Jeremy Barnicle........................................................................
Chief Development & Communications Officer
 40
.......................0 		      X     155,284 0 30,281
(24) Paul Hart........................................................................
SVP for Global Partnerships and Alliances
 40
.......................0 		      X     149,953 0 24,708
(25) Andrea Koppel-Pollack........................................................................
VP Global Engagement and Policy
 40
.......................0 		      X     174,009 0 21,423
(26) Sarah Mignon Mazique........................................................................
Executive Counselor
 40
.......................1 		      X     150,036 0 24,701
(27) Randolph Martin........................................................................
Director of Partnership Developmet-East Asia
 40
.......................0 		        X   279,512 0 16,606
(28) Stephen Mitchell........................................................................
Vice President-Financial Services
 40
.......................1 		        X   222,573 0 31,678
(29) Stuart Willcuts........................................................................
Chief of Party-PCAP
 40
.......................0 		        X   171,992 0 10,243
(30) Daniel O'Neill........................................................................
Founder
 40
.......................0 		        X   170,950 0 30,837
(31) David Brigham........................................................................
Country Director
 40
.......................0 		        X   166,954 0 13,983
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,649,412 0 332,035
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 & Comp1730 Rhode Island Ave NWWashingtonDC20036 Direct Marketing Consulting 256,216
M R STRATEGIC SERVICES1901 L STREET NWSTE 800WASHINGTONDC20036 COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTATANT 223,130
KPMG LLPDEPT 0771PO BOX 120001DALLASTX75312 Audit Services 225,973
Donor Services Group LLC6715 Sunset BlvdLos AngelesCA90028 Donor Solicitation Services 197,033
MDS COMMUNICATION545 W JUANITA AVEMESAAZ85210 FUNDRAISING SERVICES 148,912
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues....1b 0
c Fundraising events....1c 0
d Related organizations...1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 178,106,251
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		57,376,940
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		11,813,673
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 235,483,191
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Program Activities 900099 37,186 37,186 0 0
b Loan interest and fees 525990 283,720 283,720 0 0
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 320,906
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 161,817 0 0 161,817
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 191,077 0
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 191,077 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 191,077 47,626 0 143,451
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 716,424 94,122
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 714,742 0
c Gain or (loss) 1,682 94,122
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 95,804 94,122 0 1,682
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 2,420
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 2,420 2,420 0 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Settlement and write off 900099 353,517 353,517 0 0
b Currency exchange loss 900099 -479,570 -479,570 0 0
c Microvest 900099 13,548 0 0 13,548
d All other revenue .... 124,433 0 0 124,433
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 11,928
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 236,267,143 339,021 0 444,931
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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).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 69,513,590 69,513,590
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,031,651 0 1,800,195 231,456
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 48,226,925 33,628,054 11,147,281 3,451,590
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,429,494 852,662 443,505 133,327
9 Other employee benefits ....... 18,345,735 13,666,215 3,669,632 1,009,888
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,273,736 1,952,712 1,015,686 305,338
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 256,923 212,316 44,022 585
c Accounting ........... 389,708 154,629 235,079 0
d Lobbying ........... 15,000 0 15,000 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 347,325 347,325
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 5,390,767 2,748,109 1,387,872 1,254,786
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0 0 0 0
13 Office expenses ....... 9,118,514 5,213,934 1,345,319 2,559,261
14 Information technology ...... 0 0 0 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 6,077,932 3,690,612 1,995,538 391,782
17 Travel ............ 13,316,347 9,543,932 3,365,653 406,762
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 ........... 24,213 466 20,660 3,087
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,510,691 2,243,165 243,770 23,756
23 Insurance .............. 0 0 0 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Consumable supplies 27,010,999 27,010,856 131 12
b Construction 11,839,366 11,839,366 0 0
c Training, monitoring, and evaluation 9,887,800 9,651,186 185,433 51,181
d Other contractual services 9,395,232 9,379,038 16,194 0
e All other expenses 2,527,669 497,333 493,025 1,537,311
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 240,929,617 201,798,175 27,423,995 11,707,447
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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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 22,158,969 1 19,292,131
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 26,579,037 2 34,716,202
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 15,377,554 3 14,525,399
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 121,108 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 7,000,952 8 7,502,579
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 5,049,761 9 4,439,940
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 18,951,380
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 10,575,212 7,992,043 10c 8,376,168
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 3,585,671 11 3,871,453
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 ..... 19,119,794 13 18,921,711
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 15,437,745 15 14,532,624
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 126,636,366 16 130,391,939
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 20,929,753 17 24,062,849
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 31,445,373 19 37,388,196
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 7,381 21 13,665
22 Loans and other 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 .. 1,352,354 23 323,826
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.................... 456,721 25 396,320
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 54,191,582 26 62,184,856
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 47,555,003 27 47,993,146
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 24,889,781 28 20,213,937
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 72,444,784 33 68,207,083
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 126,636,366 34 130,391,939
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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
236,267,143
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
240,929,617
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-4,662,474
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
72,444,784
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
424,773
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
68,207,083
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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000197
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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
2012
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 235,483,191 1,165,544,768
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 3 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 235,483,191 1,165,544,768
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)..           0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           1,165,544,768
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 194,201,561 237,872,770 266,415,064 231,572,182 235,483,191 1,165,544,768
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 683,360 73,396 231,231 312,929 305,268 1,606,184
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 8,760 20,714 1,008 0 0 30,482
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 333,195 4,767,011 477,992 47,275 124,433 5,749,906
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           1,172,931,340
12
12
5,875,598
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.370 %
15
15
98.945 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
PART II, LINE 10: 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, 11D (COL D) OTHER $45,852; YEAR 2012 LINE 11D OTHER $124,433
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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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
2012
Name of the 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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 2
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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 4
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) (2012)

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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
2012
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, Part V, 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-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) ...... 430  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 29,889  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 30,319  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 240,899,300  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 240,929,619  
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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable 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 8,620 1,700 13,775 30,319 54,414
             
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 763 0 1,826 430 3,019
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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)
No
Yes
(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, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 XIII, 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (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 current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) 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 XIII 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 2,936,669 841,296 2,095,373
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ................ 0 0 0 0
e Other ................. 0 14,761,805 9,733,916 5,027,889
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 8,376,168
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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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 18,404,362 C
(2) Other investments 517,349 C







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 18,921,711
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DUE TO AFFILIATES 14,532,624








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 14,532,624
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 ANNUITIES 396,320








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 396,320
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 237,147,918
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 424,773
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 503,628
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 928,401
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 236,219,517
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 47,626
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 47,626
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 236,267,143
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 241,385,621
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 503,628
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -47,624
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 456,004
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 240,929,617
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 XIII.) ............ 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.) ...... 5 240,929,617
Part XIII
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, 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 do not have a significant impact on the Organization's consolidated financial statements.
SchD_P11_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b RECLASS OF RENT RECEIPT FROM SUBSIDIARY OUT OF EXPENSE 47,626
SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d RECLASS OF RENT RECEIPT FROM SUBSIDIARY OUT OF EXPENSE 47,624
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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
2012
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 the grants or
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 grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 12 256 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. 13,355,419
East Asia and the Pacific 67 351 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. 12,528,797
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 2 99 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. 19,685,244
Middle East and North Africa 17 463 Program Services STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-LEVEL MECHANISMS AND CAPACITY FOR CITIZEN 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. 63,523,581
Russia and the newly independent States 13 198 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. 2,696,636
South America 2 16 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. 3,714,168
South Asia 14 652 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. 11,227,697
Sub-Saharan Africa 48 1,093 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. 69,057,106
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments Program related investment 222,090
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Investments Program related investment 7,058,360
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Investments Program related investment 43,566
Russia and the newly independent States 0 0 Investments Program related investment 11,346,002
South Asia 0 0 Investments Program related investment 212,693
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 175 3,128 214,671,359
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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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. Part II can be duplicated 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 America Reducing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon through policy change at the Municipal Level 171,028 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa RIGHT START, Aims to improve early childhood development 1,407,167 EFT      
South Asia Access to safe Drinking water 29,876 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Arbeiter - Samariter -Bund (ASB) Sub grant to carry out selected programmatic activities. This will include, livelihood grants, vocational education and apprenticeships, legal support, harmonized returns packages, community events, and community special initiatives. 38,954 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Assist in the implementation of the WASH, Agricultural and Natural Resources 66,951 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Assistance in Strengthening High Impact Value Chains under the RAIN program 64,740 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Assistance to Iraqi IDPs, returnees and vulnerable host community members 19,357 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Assistance to Iraqi IDPs, returnees and vulnerable host community members 29,529 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Assisting the Vulnerable conflict Affected in Darfur - Seed Fairs/Vouchers 18,811 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion 10,882 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa BPCS program partner working in civil society, organizational development, advocacy, Marla projects 3,155,702 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa BPCS program sub grant for election monitoring and voter education 471,355 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Capacity Building Training 26,518 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Capacity building - (Api Perubahan) 24,302 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Capacity building - ILFAD 52,602 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Child Friendly Schools Plus (CFS+): Multi-Sector Program in Rural Sana'a Governorate Schools 100,226 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Community based support to Vulnerable Urban Populations 858,972 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Community infrastructure strengthened, Home Availability Improved, Improved food security and employment generated 4,571,078 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Community mobilization of youth groups, training, active engagement in civic issues and gender assessment, advocacy and leadership 15,308 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Community mobilization of youth groups, training, active engagement in civic issues, outreach campaigns 31,419 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Creation of non-majority local forums in Kamenica municipality that will advocate for the rights of the constituents 6,495 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Creation of the women's center and strengthening of their capacities towards greater participation in the decision making processes 11,045 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Cultural event in Pristina and Prizren 7,596 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Developing sustainable food security solutions for coffee farmers in Nicaragua 34,895 EFT      
South Asia Disaster Risk Mitigation 32,677 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Disaster risk reduction 115,468 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 950,718 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Economic Development- post Tsunami 2,280,492 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Economic recovery activities 48,360 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Recovery and Market Systems 97,673 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Economic Recovery Strengthened In Gaza By Creation Of Income Generation And Business Development Opportunities and Humanitarian Assistant 3,314,233 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Education of the local community representatives on decision making processes 5,432 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Emergency & Livelihood 26,300 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Emergency Relief 486,000 EFT      
South Asia Emergency Relief 709,573 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Engage in CFW Activities 24,030 Check      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishing forums for community safety in 15 Kosovo Serbian returnee communities in Istok, Klina and Pec 9,124 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishing of the counseling service for women with breast cancer 8,461 Check      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishing school of football and engagement of youth in sports 5,199 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishment of the Alternative Culture Center in Leposavic 12,171 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Establishment of the Alternative Culture Center in Mitrovica 11,712 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Extension of show dedicated to informing Kosovo non-majorities of the dialogue through discussion of practical issues 18,991 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa EYE TO THE FUTURE: BUILDING SKILLS AND ATTITUDES THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, RESILIENCE AND CONFLICT MITIGATION IN GAZA 1,243,442 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Financial Education 18,877 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa FROM RELIEF TO RECOVERY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN GAZA 2,425,575 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Fund to support micro credit institution (Chili Program) 20,230 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean GENDER 33,409 Check      
Central America and the Caribbean HEALTH & NUTRITION SERVICES 210,723 Check      
East Asia and the Pacific Health Education and Disaster Preparedness 27,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Hygiene promotion in IDPs camps 51,069 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Identifying Marla beneficiaries for Marla projects 32,290 EFT      
South America improve land titling process in indigenous communities in the Altiplano region 109,679 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Improvement of Agriservice and Market Development under RAIN program 708,306 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Improving access to healthy, nutritious, affordable foods and access to economic opportunity 39,702 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION & INCOME GENERATION 98,712 Check      
South America Integrated Emergency Assistance and Improved Local Capacity BPRM VII 386,782 EFT      
South America Integrated Emergency Assistance to Colombian IDPs and Building Local Capacity - BPRM VI 194,711 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Karamoja Growth, Health & Governance (GHG) Program implementation 1,413,309 EFT      
South America Land and Opportunity in Tolima 24,853 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean LAND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 137,037 Check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Legal assistance to GBV victims 33,317 EFT      
Russia and the newly independent States Livelihood development in rural areas to limit urban migration 8,526 EFT      
South Asia Livelihoods 125,000 EFT      
South Asia Livelihoods & Health 116,326 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Livelihoods sector development in the Upper Nile State 53,000 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean Local NGO Capacity Building 29,947 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Local Partner Capacity Building and Population Study 126,500 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa micro projects 32,032 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Monitoring and Evaluation services for the RAIN Program 62,743 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Multi-Sector Program in Rural Sana'a Governorate Schools 27,264 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) One year support to hard-talk show with Kosovo politicians and opinion leaders in Serbian language 60,022 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific payment for Salaries, Fringe benefit, travel, supplies, contractual, and Other Expenses 100,505 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Payment for salaries, travel, supplies/equipment, support cost and contractual 17,980 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Pilot project - (Api Perubahan) 29,639 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa PRIME Sub grant to CARE for operational cost and contractual activities 641,921 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa PRIME Sub grant to PC for Staff salary and benefits, supplies and travel costs 45,510 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Provide awareness campaigns and capacity building to community 38,142 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Providing medical and social assistance to people with disabilities and support their integration in society 8,358 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Provision of affordable and secure saving and credit services and expansion of financial services under RAIN program 8,011 EFT      
South America Provision of food 172,405 EFT      
Russia and the newly independent States Provision of Training to MC Staff and Beneficiaries 10,212 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Purchase of Medical Equipment for PWDs 92,909 Check      
Sub-Saharan Africa RAIN Sub grant to SCUK for operational cost and contractual activities 1,110,523 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Record and broadcast three documentary shows with non-majority communities in Kosovo on the background of the conflict and possible solutions 7,345 Check      
South America Resolution of Land and Natural Resources Conflicts in Colombia 106,418 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Response program for floods in Jakarta 81,211 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Revolving Loan Funds to give loans for benefit to implement water saving/efficiency projects & communal water projects 1,691,207 Check      
Sub-Saharan Africa School Construction 97,249 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SIPED sub grant to Barkhadle for Adult education program 9,391 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Strengthen the capacity of Iraqi women and youth focused civil society actors in disputed areas. 236,260 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Support agricultural sector, social behavior change and nutrition 2,348,708 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Support the implementation of good governance 154,370 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Support to CAIP civil society component through capacity building activities for CSO grantees and support running RCRC. 91,483 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Supporting non-majority communities in Pristina with social and technical assistance 9,600 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific Technical assistant - Infrastructure (Ragam Program) 287,149 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Technical support to KPAN on Public Relations 7,839 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa To enhance the capacity of women & youth leadership of CSOs & civic education 131,077 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa To enhance the capacity of women & youth leadership of CSOs & civic education 305,510 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa To foster increased entrepreneurship, employment, and life skills for at-risk youth to leverage investment from public and private sector partners. 926,746 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa To provide support in organizational capacity building for youth partner, youth leadership, life skills & economic development training and income generating activities. 2,141,356 EFT      
South Asia To reduce TB burden in Pakistan 1,760,453 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Training for up to 30 people on advanced bookkeeping in line with Kosovo Regulations 9,914 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Training for Youth 50,995 EFT      
South Asia Training of Youth groups in social action 37,200 Check      
Middle East and North Africa Trainings, Workshops for Refugees 424,259 Check      
Sub-Saharan Africa WASH 25,520 EFT      
South Asia Water & Sanitation activities 19,524 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene 84,960 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Water, Sanitation & Protection 55,322 EFT      
South Asia Women's Literacy 8,000 EFT      
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Youth education in area of journalism to support grater interest in the public engagement in decision making 9,113 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Youth Education Initiatives 2,015,721 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa Youth livelihood development and recovery in Gaza 2,433,252 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa Youth peace building activities 98,214 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
196
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
120
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
Assistance for Agriculture Inputs South Asia 2,231 142,858 Cash      
scholarships East Asia and the Pacific 3,737 425,711 Cash      
Cash paid to IDPs for construction/repairs. Sub-Saharan Africa 9,847 299,782 Cash      
Support for Livelihoods and livestock Activities(training fees for the community representatives, partners, trainer fee and refreshment cost and also pound construction) Sub-Saharan Africa 330 3,460 Cash      
Support for Livelihoods Activities (training fees for participants from the community, partners, trainer fee and refreshment) Sub-Saharan Africa 110 1,742 Cash      
Support for Livelihoods Activities (Loan for saving and credit associations and related per diem fee) Sub-Saharan Africa 60 5,461 Cash      
Support for Livelihoods Activities(Loan for saving and credit associations and training for the community members) Sub-Saharan Africa 180 13,078 Cash      
CFW - Playgrounds at Zaatri and King Abdulah Park Middle East and North Africa 356 43,589 Cash      
Cash for Work for water resources construction Sub-Saharan Africa 624 25,799 Cash      
Vouchers - unconditional for basic needs Sub-Saharan Africa 32,643 751,404 check      
Vouchers for animal feed Sub-Saharan Africa 42,192 350,614 check      
Cash Grant for Civil Society Organization East Asia and the Pacific 3 16,000 Cash      
Cash for work: Digging canals to protect farmers fields against rainwater & at the same time keep water for irrigation Sub-Saharan Africa 2,000 575,506 Cash      
Cash for Work & Unconditional Cash Transfer: Digging canals to protect farmers' fields against rainwater & at the same time keep water for irrigation Sub-Saharan Africa 11,930 2,037,557 Cash      
Cash For Work-for setting stones walls to protect fields soil against rain waters Sub-Saharan Africa 500 306,160 Cash      
Cash For Work: Digging canals to protect farmers' fields against rainwater & at the same time keep water for irrigation Sub-Saharan Africa 4,986 420,411 Cash      
Electronic Voucher Assistance for basic needs South Asia 130 9,453 EFT      
Support of Livelihood Activities and WASH Sub-Saharan Africa 63 4,026 check      
Cash for Work: Business Skills Sub-Saharan Africa 130 26,675 check      
Cash for work activities: Construction Sub-Saharan Africa 6,894 893,100 check      
Input capital to small businesses Sub-Saharan Africa 21 46,827 Cash      
Unconditional cash transfers Sub-Saharan Africa 4,660 131,331 Cash      
Cash for work for community infrastructure projects (including culverts, footpaths, learning spaces, access roads) Sub-Saharan Africa 693 45,395 Cash      
Voucher for purchasing seeds Sub-Saharan Africa 2,802 15,931 Cash      
Cash for Work: Voucher Program East Asia and the Pacific 4 20,664 Cash      
KIF Cash contribution to Otim Tractor purchase under Karamoja Growth, Health and Governance (GHG) program Sub-Saharan Africa 1 18,560 Cash      
CFW - rehabilitation and development of community Middle East and North Africa 8,208 2,939,539 Cash      
Food vouchers Middle East and North Africa 8,964 2,561,524 Cash      
Providing assistive devices for children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 12 5,950 Cash      
Cash transfers in support of children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 444 26,900 Cash      
Providing assistive devices in support of children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 181 31,933 Cash      
Cash transfers in support of children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 264 12,790 Cash      
Provision building and repair materials in support of children with disabilities Sub-Saharan Africa 51 4,859 Cash      
Material Aid Sub-Saharan Africa 50,564     1,400,529 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Central America and the Caribbean 15,239     3,374,261 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Sub-Saharan Africa 39,920     6,188,958 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Russia and the newly independent States 40,893     28,167 Food Commodities USAID
Material Aid Central America and the Caribbean 22,250     64,209 Per. Computers, Monitors MARKET VALUE
Material Aid Sub-Saharan Africa 1,000     11,950 Solar Lanterns MARKET VALUE
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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 MERCY CORPS 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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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.
(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
 
MDS COMMUNICATION CORPORATION
545 W JUANITA AVE
 
MESA, AZ85210 		TELEFUNDRAISING   No 190,083 148,669 41,414
 
DONOR SERVICES GROUP
6715 SUNSET BLVD
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90028 		TELEFUNDRAISING   No 451,702 195,541 256,161
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 641,785 344,210 297,575
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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. 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: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash 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 line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... 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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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
2012
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 of 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 filing organization used 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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-GuyerChief Executive Officer (i)
(ii)		 310,890
0 		40,000
0 		0
0 		14,700
0 		20,983
0 		386,573
0 		0
0
(2)Craig RedmondSenior Vice President - Programs (i)
(ii)		 169,599
0 		5,000
0 		0
0 		10,470
0 		20,693
0 		205,762
0 		0
0
(3)Jeremy BarnicleChief Development & Communications Officer (i)
(ii)		 153,284
0 		2,000
0 		0
0 		9,608
0 		20,674
0 		185,566
0 		0
0
(4)Paul HartSVP for Global Partnerships and Alliances (i)
(ii)		 147,953
0 		2,000
0 		0
0 		9,220
0 		15,488
0 		174,661
0 		0
0
(5)Randolph MartinDirector of Partnership Developmet-East Asia (i)
(ii)		 142,750
0 		0
0 		136,762
0 		8,540
0 		8,066
0 		296,118
0 		0
0
(6)Stephen MitchellVice President-Financial Services (i)
(ii)		 172,174
0 		10,000
0 		40,399
0 		10,996
0 		20,681
0 		254,250
0 		0
0
(7)Steve ZimmermanVP Social Innovation (i)
(ii)		 183,662
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,548
0 		7,158
0 		201,368
0 		0
0
(8)Andrea Koppel-PollackVP Global Engagement and Policy (i)
(ii)		 173,009
0 		1,000
0 		0
0 		5,083
0 		16,341
0 		195,433
0 		0
0
(9)Stuart WillcutsCheif of Party-PCAP (i)
(ii)		 133,931
0 		0
0 		38,061
0 		8,008
0 		2,235
0 		182,235
0 		0
0
(10)Daniel O'NeillFounder (i)
(ii)		 170,950
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,200
0 		20,637
0 		201,787
0 		0
0
(11)David BrighamCountry Director (i)
(ii)		 97,414
0 		0
0 		69,539
0 		5,841
0 		8,143
0 		180,937
0 		0
0
(12)Sarah Mignon MaziqueExecutive Counselor (i)
(ii)		 142,036
0 		8,000
0 		0
0 		9,155
0 		15,546
0 		174,737
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchJ_P01_S00_L01a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a EXECUTIVES MAY FLY FIRST CLASS ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WHEN BUSINESS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE:KENY-GUYER, N $18,271, HART, P $11,499, ZIMMERMAN, S $2,442, REDMOND, C $7,444; TAX INDEMNIFICATION/GROSS UP: MITCHELL, S $11,729; HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE - PER POLICY EXPATS LIVING OVERSEAS ARE PROVIDED HOUSING ALLOWANCE: MITCHELL, S $28,670, BRIGHAM, D $34,437, MARTIN, R $107,798, WILLCUTS, S $36,400.
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 SEVERAL OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED ON COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWED. THE BONUS WAS DETERMINED BASED ON PERFORMANCE IN COMPARISON TO PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND IN CONTEXT OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE YEAR.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) SETH RUE SON OF KEY EMPLOYEE, SARAH M. MAZIQUE 31,537 COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
MERCY 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 29,625 Market Research
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 219 714,742 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 ( Software ) X 3,528 64,209 Market Research
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Emergency Items ) X 1,000 11,950 Market Research
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Government Food ) X 24,868 10,993,147 Selling Price
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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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_L32b Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b MONETIZATION OF COMMODITIES PROVIDED FROM USAID MUST FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS IN 22 CFR 211 AND THE MONETIZATION FIELD MANUAL. AN ANALYSIS OF THE MARKET MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO MOVING FORWARD WITH THE MONETIZATION. DURING THIS ANALYSIS, THE SALES PLATFORM IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE MARKET AND TO ACHIEVE A FAIR PRICE. IT IS THE INTENTION TO HAVE THE MOST COMPETITIVE, OPEN SALES PROCESS AS POSSIBLE, BUT IF A MARKED WITH ONLY A FEW POTENTIAL BUYERS, A NEGOTIATED SALES MAY BE MORE APPROPRIATE. WHEN CONTRACTING WITH A THIRD PARTY TO CONDUCT THE MONETIZATION, THE AGREEMENT OUTLINES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EACH PARTY AND ESTABLISHES A MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF THE MONETIZATION ACTIVITIES.
SchM_P01_S00_L33 Schedule M, Part I, Line 33 Schedule M, Part I, Line 5 - 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. Schedule M, Part I, Lines 25-27 - NON-CASH DONATED ITEMS LISTED IN SCHEDULE M, PART I LINE 25-27 COLUMN B ARE BASED ON NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTED ITEMS RECEIVED.
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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.
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Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F990_P03_S00_L01 Form 990, Part III, Line 1 MERCY CORPS IS A LEADING GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AGENCY SAVING AND IMPROVING LIVES IN THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST PLACES. WITH A NETWORK OF 4,000 EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS IN MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES, WE ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PUT BOLD IDEAS INTO ACTION TO HELP PEOPLE RECOVER, CONQUER HARDSHIP AND BUILD BETTER LIVES. OUR MISSION: ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SECURE, PRODUCTIVE AND JUST COMMUNITIES.
F990_P03_S00_L04a Form 990, Part III, Line 4a HIGHLIGHT FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF: SYRIA: AMONG THE REFUGEES FLEEING VIOLENCE IN SYRIA WERE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN. IN THE JORDAN CAMPS WHERE THEY TOOK SHELTER, WE BUILT SAFE PLACES FOR KIDS TO PLAY. WE DELIVERED BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES SO THEY COULD CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. WE PROVIDED WATER TO 400,000 REFUGEES AND THEIR HOST FAMILIES. WE ALSO BROUGHT OUR PSYCHO-SOCIAL PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY EXPERTS, TO HELP YOUNG SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON HEAL FROM THE TRAUMA. WE USED ART, SPORTS AND GAMES TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WHILE TEACHING COOPERATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, EMPATHY AND LEADERSHIP TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. D.R. CONGO: SOON AFTER REBELS CAPTURED EASTERN CONGO'S LARGEST CITY, GOMA, BANKS AND STORES SHUT DOWN. THE RESULT: FOOD SHORTAGES. WE DISTRIBUTED EMERGENCY RATIONS OF FLOUR, OIL AND FORTIFIED GRAINS TO 11,000 URBAN FAMILIES THAT WERE DISPLACED BY THE FIGHTING. OUR TEAM ALSO REROUTED FOOD TO CAMPS ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY, WHERE FAMILIES FLEEING THE CONFLICT TOOK SHELTER. WE PROVIDED TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR 3,000 ORPHANS. AND, WE HELPED MEET URGENT NEEDS FOR CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES IN CAMPS WHERE THE RISK OF CHOLERA IS HIGH.
F990_P03_S00_L04b Form 990, Part III, Line 4b HIGHLIGHT FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: HAITI: HURRICANE SANDY DAMAGED AND DESTROYED 20,000 HOMES - HAITI'S LARGEST DISASTER SINCE THE MASSIVE 2010 EARTHQUAKE. MERCY CORPS AND OUR PARTNERS PROVIDED INSURANCE PAYOUTS TO HELP 12,000 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES OR MERCHANDISE REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS. INDONESIA: CHILD MALNUTRITION IS RAMPANT IN THE URBAN SLUMS OF INDONESIA, WHERE MOST FAMILIES DON'T HAVE KITCHENS AND THE ONLY OPTION IS POOR-QUALITY PREPARED FOOD. MERCY CORPS DESIGNED CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD CARTS THAT SERVE HEALTHY MENUS AND THEN TRAINED ENTREPRENEURS TO START AND RUN THESE SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESSES. ETHIOPIA: FARMERS WORK HARD TO BOOST THEIR CROP YIELDS FOR FOOD, INCOME AND SEED. BUT SOMETIMES THEIR EFFORTS ARE FUTILE BECAUSE SURPLUS GRAIN ROTS BEFORE IT CAN BE EATEN, SOLD OR PLANTED. MERCY CORPS WORKED WITH AREA BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE A LOW-COST, LOCALLY MANUFACTURED GRAIN STORAGE BAG THAT PROTECTS THE HARVEST FROM MOLD AND VERMIN. PROFITS REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY, AND GROWERS CAN NOW COUNT ON THEIR ENTIRE HARVEST BEING USABLE.
F990_P03_S00_L04c Form 990, Part III, Line 4c HIGHLIGHT FOR CIVIL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION: AFGHANISTAN: GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN FACE SOME OF THE MOST SEVERE REPRESSION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. THEY ARE DENIED EDUCATION, THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES, EVEN THE FREEDOM TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. BUT NOW, THOUSANDS ARE LEARNING JOB SKILLS FOR THE FIRST TIME. MORE THAN 2,000 YOUNG WOMEN HAVE LEARNED ENGLISH, COMPUTER SKILLS, TAILORING, EMBROIDERY AND CALLIGRAPHY AT A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL RUN BY MERCY CORPS. NOW THEY CAN EARN INCOME, HELP SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND PLAY A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN DETERMINING THE COURSE OF THEIR OWN LIVES. THE PROGRAM IS NOW BEING EXPANDED TO SEVERAL OTHER PROVINCES, AND MERCY CORPS AIMS TO WORK WITH DONORS AND THE GOVERNMENT TO APPLY THIS SUCCESSFUL MODEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SOMALIA: OUR INITIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMED TO STRENGTHEN THE SOMALI PRIMARY EDUCATION SECTOR AND WE REACHED NEARLY 40,000 STUDENTS (38% GIRLS) THROUGH ENROLLMENT SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM REHABILITATION. NOW WE ARE EXPANDING OUR IMPACT BY INCREASING ACCESS TO SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR 25,000 STUDENTS AND PROVIDING QUALITY TRAINING FOR 2,000 SECONDARY TEACHERS. WE ARE PLACING AN EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING THE ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF GIRLS IN SCHOOL BY ESTABLISHING A WOMEN'S COUNCIL FOR GIRL CHILD EDUCATION (WCGCE) AND GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT FORUMS, PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE TEACHERS, AND BUILDING GIRL FRIENDLY SPACES.
F990_P03_S00_L04d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d HIGHLIGHT FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND RECOVERY AND HEALTH: SOUTH SUDAN: MERCY CORPS IS HELPING 1,000 OF THE MOST VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS BY PROVIDING VOUCHERS PEOPLE CAN USE TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL FOOD STAPLES. WE'RE ALSO CREATING CASH-FOR-WORK OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO EARN A FAIR DAILY WAGE THROUGH THEIR LABOR ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, INCLUDING PUBLIC ROAD, WATER CATCHMENT AND MARKET IMPROVEMENTS. SOMALIA: OUR CASH-FOR-WORK PROJECTS TO CLEAR ROADS, REHABILITATE MARKETS AND IRRIGATION CANALS, INSTALL WATER SYSTEMS AND BUILD WATER POINTS EMPLOYED 9,100 PEOPLE, EARNING FAIR DAILY WAGES THAT BENEFIT 54,600 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. NIGER: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS FOCUSES ON 132 COMMUNITIES, HOME TO 400,000 PEOPLE, THROUGHOUT FILINGUÉ, LOGA AND THE PERI-URBAN COMMUNITIES OF NIAMEY. OUR PROGRAM BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS AND THE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF HEALTH DISTRICTS, LEADING TO IMPROVED MATERNAL HEALTH AND REDUCED MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE. IN ITS FIRST TWO YEARS, TRAINED COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS SCREENED 100,000 CHILDREN FOR MALNUTRITION. CHILDREN SUSPECTED OF BEING MALNOURISHED ARE REFERRED TO LOCAL HEALTH CENTERS FOR TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTIC FEEDING. PAKISTAN: MERCY CORPS HAS A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH THE GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR AND LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY TO CONTROL TUBERCULOSIS IN PAKISTAN. USING ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MOBILIZATION, WE ARE REACHING THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE WOMEN, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS TO RAISE THEIR AWARENESS AND CREATE DEMAND FOR QUALITY TB SERVICES. WE ALSO ARE BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE LABORATORIES TO DELIVER QUALITY CARE THROUGH DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT, SHORT COURSE (DOTS), THE HIGHLY EFFICIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOMMENDED STRATEGY FOR TB CONTROL.
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. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT WILL COLLECT AND REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AS WELL AS IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 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 COMPENSATION COMMITTEE 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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY CORPS
 
Employer identification number

91-1148123
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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
 
(4) MERCY CORPS LTD GTE
7TH FLOOR NIGERIA REINSURANCE BLDG
784A HERBERT MACAULAY WY NORTH CDB
ABUJA    
NI
FIELD OFFICE LTD GUARANTEE NI 0 0 MERCY CORPS
 




Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 entity?
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
 
Yes
 
(5) KOMPANION DEVELOPMENT

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

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

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

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

1 HAO JIANKANG LU
YANJI    
CH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CH FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
Yes
 
(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
 
Yes
 
(11) YAYASAN MERCY CORPS INDONESIA

JALAN TAMAN MARGASATWA NO 3
RUKUN TETANGGA 001
SOUTH JAKARTA    
ID
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ID FOREIGN NON PROFIT   MERCY CORPS
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 -84,555 4,037,912 Yes   0 Yes   55 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ASIAN CREDIT FUND MCO LLC

36 DZHANDOSOV STR
ALMATY    
KZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KZ MERCY CORPS
  		C -193,393 8,320,151 100 % Yes  
(2) KOMPANION FINANCIAL GROUP MICROFINANCE
CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY
TOGOLOK MOLDO 10
BISHKEK,KYRGYZ REPUBLIC  
KG
MICROFINANCE ACTIVITY KG MERCY CORPS
  		C -1,486,416 86,289,956 100 % Yes  
(3) MC HDQ MANAGER INC

45 SW ANKENY STREET
PORTLAND,OR97204
26-1939806 		BLD FINANCING OR MERCY CORPS
  		C -84,555 4,037,912 100 % Yes  
(4) TAHIDI YOUTH FUND TRUST

PO BOX 10643
NAIROBI    
KE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KE MERCY CORPS
  		T 0 0 100 % Yes  
(5) MERCY CORPS INDIA

SHOP NO 3 VASANT KUNJ
NEW DELHI   1110070
IN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MERCY CORPS
  		C -37,262 18,583 100 % Yes  
(6) MERCY CORPS INTERNATIONAL JORDAN

QUEEN NOUR STREET
AMMAN    
JO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JO MERCY CORPS
  		C -614 27,418 100 % Yes  
(7) MC EGYPT LLC

2 AL MALAK AL AFDAL STREET ZEMALEK
CAIRO    
EG
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EG MERCY CORPS
  		C 0 1,100 100 % Yes  
(8) TAHIDI YOUTH FUND LIMITED

PO BOX 10643
NAIROBI    
KE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KE MERCY CORPS
  		C 0 0 100 % Yes  
(9) KOMPANION INVEST

TOGOLOK MOLDO 10
BISHKEK    
KG
MICRO-FINANCE ACTIVITY KG MERCY CORPS
  		C 0 0 100 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (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
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
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-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) KOMPANION FINANCIAL GROUP MICROFINANCE
CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY
 f 278,044 CASH VALUE
(2) YAYASAN MICROFINANCE INNOVATION AND RESOURCE CENTER FOUNDATION

 b 348,387 CASH VALUE
(3) YAYASAN MERCY CORPS INDONESIA

 b 61,638 CASH VALUE
(4) MERCY CORPS FOUNDATION

 s 2,044,323 CASH VALUE
(5) MERCY CORPS CONDOMINIUMS UNIT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

 p 344,151 CASH VALUE
(6) MC HDQ Building LLC

 s 200,000 CASH VALUE
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 section 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






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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TY 2012 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
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EIN: 91-1148123
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