2011-08-11T13:30:47-07:00 2010-12-31 990 2010-01-01 752685233 Mercy Ships International MERC 9039397432 PO Box 2020 Lindale TX 75771 Vanda Davey 2011-08-11 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Donald K Stephens PO Box 2020 Lindale TX 75771 7 false false X N/A X 1993 TX The mission of Mercy Ships International is charitably to serve, primarily aboard seafaring ships, the medical, health care and related needs of the disadvantaged in the developing world through humanitarian, cultural and education projects. 34 31 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 7 10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 7 2077 2084 0 2077 2084 The mission of Mercy Ships International is charitably to serve, primarily aboard seafaring ships, the medical, health care and related needs of the disadvantaged in the developing world through humanitarian, cultural and education projects. false false The Board of Directors (or Board committees) met four times in 2010. The Board conducted additional work to determine the need for an additional ship to provide medical services to the forgotten poor and authorized the replacement of the generators on the Africa Mercy. The Board enlisted the assistance of the worldwide supporting agencies in this endeavor. true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 34 31 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false X Vanda Davey 9039397000 15862 Hwy 110 North Lindale TX 75771 Wolfgang Gross 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Kanaga 1.00 X 0 0 0 Truls Berntsen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Troy Griepp 1.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Sutherland 1.00 X 0 0 0 The Rt Hon Lord McColl 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephane Rapin 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Smith 5.00 X X 0 203271 0 Rosa Whitaker 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ronald Goode 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Schulze 5.00 X 0 0 0 Neels Claassen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Myron E Ullman III 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Cowan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Laret 1.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Thomson 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Paul Ketels 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey H Coors 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jan Willem Doeksen 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Bird 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gustaaf van Beers 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Brown 1.00 X 0 0 0 Francoise Andre 1.00 X 0 0 0 Erling Natvig 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donald K Stephens 5.00 X X 0 191639 63600 Deyon Stephens 1.00 X 0 23214 0 Debbie Noble 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Rolston 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Overton 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Shelley 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles D Towers 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Watson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Azarias R Manywa 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann H Gloag 1.00 X 0 0 0 418124 63600 0 false true false 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 7 7 7 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2077 2084 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2077 2084 0 0 X 2077 2084 2077 2084 2077 2084 7 X false true true X false false X 803 2 805 0 0 0 0 803 2 805 0 0 805 15 13 116 8 152 0 15 13 116 8 152 0 7 7 15 816 116 10 7 964 0.83510 0.82900 0.15770 0.17100 X 7 7 7 48578396 48578389 48578389 7 7 45877882 45877882 45877882 Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote On January 1, 2009, the Organization adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740-10-50, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The statement requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a more-likely-than-not threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The implementation of the statement had no impact on the Organizations statement of financial position or statement of activities. The Organization does not believe its financial statements include (or reflect) any uncertain tax positions Part XIII, Line 2d Part XIII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Consolidated entity seperate returns $45877882 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Consolidated entity seperate returns $48578389 false false false false false false false false false false Sam Smith 203271 203271 Donald K Stephens 191639 63600 255239 Form 926 Per IRS instructions, IRS Form 926 is not required to be filed by a tax-exempt entity, unless the income is unrelated business income. Mercy Ships does not have any unrelated business income and therefore is not required to file Form 926. Earnings & Profits Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, Schedule H - Current Earnings and ProfitsCurrent Earnings and Profits has not been calculated for the Foreign Corporation. The current year net income or (loss) per the foreign books of account amounted to $ 3,864,817. However, Earnings and Profits is unique to for-profit corporations and is needed to determine whether or not a distribution is taxable or not.The current book income of a for-profit corporation is adjusted for certain items to arrive at the amount of the current year's earnings and profits. Then if there is a distribution of money or other property by a corporation to its shareholders the distribution is treated as a dividend and is taxable as ordinary income to the extent it is made out of current and accumulated earnings and profits. A distribution in excess of a corporation's accumulated earnings and profits is generally taxed as a capital gain.Africa Mercy Malta is owned 99.8% by Mercy Ships (a non-profit U.S. corporation). As a non-profit corporation, Mercy Ships would not pay taxes on any income from Africa Mercy Malta. Additionally, the earnings of Africa Mercy Malta are derived from contributions from Mercy Ships and associated non-profit entites. These contributions were used to replace the generators, main engine controls, air conditioners and various other capitalizable expenditures. Thus, there is no cash remaining for actual dividends.Because nonprofit organizations are not engaged in a trade or business but, are engaged in charitable activities they will not generate any earnings and profits.Therefore, the Current Earnings and Profits has not been calculated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Mercy Ships policies require a copy of the annual return, governing documents, policies and financial statements be made available by the organization for inspection during regular business hours by any individual at the principal office of the organization and upon request of an individual made at such principal office, a copy of the annual return, governing documents, policies and financial statements shall be provided to such individual without charge other than a reasonable fee for any reproduction and mailing costs. If such request is made in person, a copy shall be provided immediately and if made in writing, a copy shall be provided within 30 days of the receipt of such request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees No compensation is paid. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board and staff are required, by Policy, to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise and to disclose those situations that are evolving that may result in a conflict of interest.Additionally, Board members and senior staff are required, at least annually, to disclose and promptly update any disclosures regarding potential conflicts of interest. This disclosure is made on an "Annual Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire" and includes the following representations: (i) that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, (ii) that they have read and understand the policy, (iii) that they agree to comply with the policy and (iv) that they understand that Mercy Ships is a charitable organization and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process Each year the Organization shall prepare a Form 990 on IRS approved forms. These Forms may be prepared either internally or externally. After preparation, and before filing, the Chief Financial Officer, or his/her designee, shall notify each Board member of the availability of Form 990 for review and comment. The Form 990 may be transmitted electronically, posted on the Mercy Ships intranet in a location accessible to Board members or via such other media that the Board deems appropriate.Board members shall have at least one week to review the Form 990 and send comments to the Chief Financial Officer, or his/her designee. Any comments by Board members shall be responded to with a complete explanation of the questioned item or an indication that the item has been changed pursuant to the Board members comment. Copies of correspondence with any Board member that results in a change to the Form 990 shall be transmitted to all Board members in a timely manner.After all Board inquiries have been resolved, the Chief Financial Officer shall file the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Services via Certified Return Receipt mail or via electronic filing, as appropriate. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Don Stephens (President & Board Member) is married to Deyon Stephens (Board Member). Client Note 1 - The organization's financial statements are audited in connection with the audit of the combined financial statements of Mercy Ships, Mercy Ships Intl, Mercy Ships Foundation and other related supporting organizations. Mercy Ships Foundation 15862 Hwy 110 North Lindale TX 75771 752641151 Ownership of real property used in exempt activity TX 501(c)(3) 11 NA false Mercy Ships 15862 Hwy 110 North Lindale TX 75771 262414132 Humanitarian medical care TX 501(c)(3) 9 Mercy Ships International false Africa Mercy Malta PO Box 2020 Lindale MT Owns ship used in exempt activity MT Mercy Ships Internat 0.99800 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false