founded in 1988, Mercy-USA for Aid and Development has grown into a significant humanitarian force, focusing on nutrition support for children and mothers in Somalia and other crisis zones. The organization operates with a lean financial model, maintaining a 96.3% program expense ratio according to Charity Navigator. This efficiency is further highlighted by its fundraising operations, which spend only $0.02 to raise every $1. While the charity has historically managed large-scale operations, it recently experienced a significant financial shift, with revenue declining from $54,067,823 in FY2023 to $34,922,507 in FY2024. Despite this contraction, Mercy-USA continues to deliver specialized services, such as maintaining an 80% TB cure rate and providing safe water infrastructure to 10,000 people annually. Their work spans across Kenya, Albania, Yemen, and Pakistan, addressing both immediate emergency relief and long-term development needs like building 950 modular homes for displaced families.
Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.
Best for donors who prioritize high financial efficiency and want to support established humanitarian health and water projects in Muslim-majority crisis zones.
“Dedicated zakat page found at https://mercyusa.org/zakat (Source: https://mercyusa.org/zakat)”