About
Mercy Corps — now operating as Prosper Global — is a global humanitarian and development organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The organization recently adopted a new name, stating on its website: "Mercy Corps is now Prosper Global. New name. Same organization." Its teams work on the frontlines of conflict and climate change, pairing local knowledge with global resources so that all of humanity can prosper.
Mission
The organization works so that all of humanity can prosper, guided by the belief that "barely enough is never enough for anyone." It emphasizes that most of its teammates are from the very communities it serves.
What they do
- Emergency response to crises and disasters
- Food and work programs addressing food security and nutrition
- Climate and environment programs
- Ventures, supporting entrepreneurial approaches to development
History
The organization says supporters have been the force behind its work for more than 40 years, and IRS records on ProPublica show its 501(c)(3) tax exemption was issued in September 1981. Long known as Mercy Corps and classified by the IRS under international relief, it continues the same work under the Prosper Global name.
Scale and impact
- A team of 3,400 people working across 30+ countries
- Operations span Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East
- 86% of expenses funded program services over the last five years
- Annual expenses of roughly $387 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, per its Form 990 data on ProPublica
Financials
According to Form 990 data on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Mercy Corps (EIN 91-1148123) reported for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 total revenue of $376,251,780, total expenses of $387,107,008, and net assets of $92,123,916. Contributions accounted for 99.5% of revenue (about $374.4 million). The IRS recognized its 501(c)(3) tax exemption in September 1981.
Governance
Tjada D'Oyen McKenna serves as Chief Executive Officer, per the organization's most recent Form 990 filing on ProPublica.
