2017-08-25T16:42:13-05:00 2016-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 1000 Texan Trail STE 125 Grapevine TX 76051 990 2016-01-01 752685233 Mercy Ships International MERC 9099397000 PO Box 2020 Lindale TX 75771 Vanda Davey CFO 9099397000 2017-08-25 1 Daren Daiga P01074795 8173286510 173.240.105.108 2017-08-25 15:42:02 MD P 0A8D4A7AB6990F5A377896F69D79DCC293D9BAA9 EBE0563C878FD4A037F36C863EDF932C91F3F809 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Donovan Palmer PO Box 2020 Lindale TX 75771 830 0 X N/A X 1993 TX To conduct humanitarian, charitable, medical, cultural, and educational projects. 37 34 0 34 0 0 3 827 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1650 0 1650 6 -820 35286214 33830391 0 0 35286214 33830391 The organization's mission is to provide oversight and governance to Mercy Ships Operations a 501(c)(3) that operates hospital ships in developing countries, providing free medical care, education for medical professionals, and medical infrastructure improvements. 0 0 1650 The mission of Mercy Ships International is to provide oversight and governance to Mercy Ships, a 501(c)(3) that operates hospital ships in developing countries, providing free medical care, education for medical professionals, and medical infrastructure improvements. 1650 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 37 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Vanda Davey CFO 9039397075 PO Box 2020 Lindale TX 75771 Myron E Ullman III Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Francoise Andre Vice Chairperson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rosa Whitaker Vice Chairperson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter B Schulze Vice Chairman, Treasurer 1.00 2.20 X X 0 0 0 Ronald L Goode PHD Secretary 0.50 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Don Stephens President 2.00 45.20 X X 0 304979 70000 Deyon Stephens Director 0.50 15.00 X 0 21875 0 Gary W Brown Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Michael L Cowan MD Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Roland DeCorvet Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ann H Gloag Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Troy A Griepp Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 John Paul Ketels Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mark R Laret Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Thomas Latkovic Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ruben S Martin Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 David Overton Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Daniel O Shelley Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Alan Burrell Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Henry Clarke Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kristine Davis Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Martin Durrstein Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Erling Natvig Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Donovan Palmer Director 0.50 45.20 X 0 242500 14302 Randall Zindler Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Gustaaf Van Beers Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Bert Van Dijk Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey H Coors Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Collett Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Azarias Ruberwa Manywa Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 David W Rolston Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Dr Keith Thomson Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Juliette Tuakli MD Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jan S Van den Bosch Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Michael Lindsay Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jim Coppens Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mary Beth West Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Vanda Davey Chief Financial Officer 0.50 45.20 X 0 205605 473 0 774959 84775 0 0 1 0 0 827 827 3 3 830 0 0 3 1650 1650 1650 1650 0 0 2767 1947 35283447 33828444 35286214 33830391 0 0 X 35286214 33830391 35286214 33830391 35286214 33830391 -820 -1455003 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 702 4 2155 3 827 3691 702 4 2155 3 827 3691 3691 4 3 3 3 3 16 3707 0.99570 0.99310 X 0 Investment in Africa Mercy Malta 33828444 F 33828444 X Part X, Line 2: The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in general and administrative expenses in the statement of activities. As of December 31, 2016, Mercy Ships International had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Mercy Ships International federal Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return Form 990 is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for three years after it is filed. As of December 31, 2016, Mercy Ships International tax returns for the years 2013 through 2015 remain subject to examination. Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program-related investment 33828444 0 0 0 0 0 0 33828444 0 33828444 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Don Stephens President 0 304979 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70000 0 374979 0 0 Donovan Palmer Director 0 242500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14302 0 256802 0 0 Vanda Davey Chief Financial Officer 0 205605 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 473 0 206078 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, line 1a, Executive committee: Except as specifically provided below, the Executive Committee shall have the full authority and power on behalf of the Board of Directors to transact business and oversee the management, administration, and operations of the Corporation between meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall have such additional powers as shall, from time to time, be vested in it by the Board of Directors. In no event shall the Executive Committee have authority or power to: -approve or otherwise effect any merger, dissolution, or the sale of all (or substantially all) of the assets of the Corporation, including the sale or transfer of any stock held by the Corporation in any entity that owns a ship involved in the Corporation's charitable mission; -authorize any change to the Corporation's governing documents -take any action specifically denied it by resolution of the Board of Directors; or, -take any action that the Executive Committee is prohibited from taking under state or federal law. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 President and Director Don Stephens has a family relationship with Director Deyon Stephens. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The organization's Form 990 was prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer in detail. The 990 was then provided electronically to all members of the board for their review and comment. Board members were then given at least one week to review the Form 990 and send comments to the Chief Financial Officer. After all comments and questions were addressed, the 990 was filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members and senior staff including officers are required to complete a Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire on an annual basis. Signed statements are reviewed by the Audit and Finance Committee. Disclosures are required to be updated with potential conflicts as they become known throughout the year. If a conflict is identified by management or by the board, the person with a conflict recuses themselves from the decision-making process, and the board votes on whether or not to engage in the transaction, based on whether it is in the best interests of Mercy Ships International. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Mercy Ships International does not compensate any officers, directors, or management. In accordance with the instructions, these questions have been answered no. If at some point compensation plans are considered, the organization will adopt the compensation process used by Mercy Ships. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Mercy Ships International makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection at the International Operations Center during regular business hours. Documents are also made available upon written request. Form 990, Part XII, lines 2c - Explanation of Responsibility: The audit committee of the board of directors is responsible for overseeing the audit and selecting the independent accounting firm. This process has not changed from the previous year. 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