irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $770KOther Humanitarian Assistance help people with other needs besides food that is clothing on Eid holidays, rent assistance, education supplies, sponsoring an orphan, smile of a child, mercy coffee, mercy village, mercy water, global medical relief, and project uplift.
- #2 $273KRamadan Iftar - focuses on helping people find a meal to break their fast within the holy month of Ramadan. Food baskets are provided to families in need the entire month as well as water-well restoration. The Organization provided simple meals for about 200-300 people every night. The team distributed the food in plastic trays by working in conjunction with Mercy Bakeries and Mercy Kitchens to feed the people during Ramadan.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bread4good
Donation-based program funding the production and distribution of thousands of bread units to food-insecure communities
Eid Gifts for Orphans
Provides clothing and gifts to orphans during Eid holidays, particularly in Yemen, to restore joy and dignity
Gaza Emergency Relief
Delivers emergency food, medical supplies, and critical aid to families affected by conflict in Gaza
Mercy Bakery & Kitchen
Operates sustainable bakeries and kitchens that provide free daily bread and warm meals to underserved communities in multiple countries
Orphan Sponsorship
Provides monthly financial support, meals, and essential supplies to orphans, with $65/month covering cash assistance, food, and nutrition
Project Uplift
Empowers individuals and families affected by armed conflict through employment opportunities and self-sufficiency initiatives
Ramadan Iftar
Provides food baskets and nightly meals during Ramadan for families in need, serving 200–300 people per night in coordination with Mercy Bakeries and Kitchens
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 4 activities
- Operates Mercy Food Truck program in the United StatesRuns the Mercy Food Truck program launched in January 2024 to serve individuals in need in the United States, distributing approximately 17,000 meals between February and December 2024.
- Operates bakery and kitchen programs to distribute fresh bread and hot mealsOperates bakery and kitchen facilities in Yemen, Gaza, Jordan, Pakistan, and Egypt to produce and distribute fresh bread and nutritious meals to vulnerable populations. In 2024, produced 9.6 million loaves of bread and 560,000 hot meals, with daily operations in multiple locations including eight facilities across Yemen.
- Operates community kitchen providing 30,000 meals monthlyRuns a community kitchen that serves 1,000 meals per day, totaling 30,000 meals per month, primarily in Yemen, using locally sourced ingredients to prepare balanced, nutritious meals.
- Supports refugees in Jordan with meals and essential aidProvides nutritious meals and critical humanitarian aid to Yemeni, Syrian, and Sudanese refugees in Jordan through regular food distribution and community support programs.
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Religious Holiday Food & Charity Distribution 2 activities
- Distributes Ramadan Iftar meals and food basketsProvides Iftar meals during Ramadan to approximately 200–300 people nightly, along with food baskets, as part of the "1 Million Iftars" initiative. This program has been implemented in multiple years including 2023 and 2024.
- Provides Eid gifts and clothing to orphans and vulnerable familiesDistributes Eid gifts, including clothing and other essentials, to orphans and low-income families in Yemen and other regions during religious holidays as part of seasonal humanitarian programming.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Empowers women through income-generating initiativesSupports Yemeni women by providing income-generating tools such as sewing machines or covering rent for convenience stores, enabling them to start small businesses and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Implements orphan sponsorship program providing financial and material supportProvides monthly cash assistance ($65 for orphans aged 10 and above), food, clothing, school supplies, healthcare, and nutritious meals to orphans in Yemen and other regions through a structured sponsorship program.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provides humanitarian relief and emergency aid in conflict-affected regionsDelivers emergency food, water, medical supplies, and other critical aid to populations in Gaza, Yemen, and Jordan affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. Includes on-the-ground relief operations targeting communities lacking access to basic needs such as food and clean water.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Provides nutritious meals and critical support to Yemeni cancer patients in EgyptOperates a dedicated program to deliver nutritious meals and essential aid to Yemeni cancer patients receiving treatment in Egypt, ensuring access to food and medical support during their care.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Provides rent and financial assistance to vulnerable familiesOffers rent assistance and direct financial support to displaced and low-income families in Yemen and other regions to ensure housing stability and meet basic needs.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Restores water access through well rehabilitationConducts water-well restoration projects in Yemen and other regions to improve access to clean water for vulnerable communities, as part of broader humanitarian and community development initiatives.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Supports education access for low-income studentsDistributes school bags and full supply kits to children from low-income families, such as 524 students in Amman, to support educational access and reduce financial burdens on families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.75M
Contributions & grants$3.55M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$196K5%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$2.95M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$295K
Grants paid out$64K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6.48M
Cash$5.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$214K
Net assets$6.27M
Liquid reserves24.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maeen Ali | Chair & CEO | 50 | $137K |
board members · 6
- Amal Abdulla — Board Member
- Dr Debbie Almontaser — Secretary
- Naji Almontaser — Treasurer
- Nasser Almontaser — Board Member
- Salah Ali — Board Member
- Shareefa Albanna — Board Member
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- AALFA Partner — Collaborated with HRD Global on a mission to Jordan in November 2024 to support refugees.
- Colombia Government — Operates humanitarian programs in Colombia
- Gaza Government — Conducts humanitarian relief operations in Gaza
- Guatemala Government — Operates humanitarian programs in Guatemala
- HRD Global Network — Operates Mercy Bakery & Kitchen as part of HRD Global's humanitarian initiatives.
- HRD Global Network — Operating as part of HRD Global's humanitarian initiatives under the Mercy Bakery & Kitchen program.
- Jordan Government — Operates humanitarian programs in Jordan
- Kababjees Partner — Provides rice, vegetables, and meat for meals served by the Mercy Food Truck.
- MOS Partner — Collaborated with HRD Global on a mission to Jordan in November 2024 to support refugees.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Collaborates with Mercy Bakery and Mercy Kitchens to distribute Ramadan Iftar meals.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Collaborates with Mercy Orphan to provide hot meals and fresh bread to orphans and needy communities.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Operates bakeries and kitchens as part of HUMANITY FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT INC's humanitarian programs.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Operates bakeries and kitchens in partnership with HRD Global to provide bread and meals to vulnerable populations.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Operates bakery and kitchen programs in partnership with HRD Global to provide food relief.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Operational arm for baking and distributing bread and meals in humanitarian contexts.
- Mercy Bakery Partner — Partner organization operating bakeries and distributing bread in partnership with HRD Global.
- Mercy Bakery & Kitchen Partner — Operates baking and meal initiatives in Gaza as part of HRD Global's relief efforts.
- Mercy Bakery & Kitchen Partner — Partner organization providing nutritious, free bread to needy communities.
- Mercy Kitchens Partner — Collaborates with Mercy Bakery and Mercy Kitchens to distribute Ramadan Iftar meals.
- Not specified Partner — Partners with local organizations in Yemen to deliver Eid gifts to orphans.
- Pakistan Government — Conducts humanitarian relief operations in Pakistan
- Palestine Government — Operates humanitarian programs in Palestine
- Peru Government — Operates humanitarian programs in Peru
- Philippines Government — Operates humanitarian programs in the Philippines
- USA Government — Operates humanitarian programs in the United States
- United Humanitarian Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating with HRD Global on the Mercy Village project in Yemen.
- Yemen Government — Conducts humanitarian relief operations in Yemen
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Food as Dignity and Hopemethodology: food-as-dignity-and-hopeBy providing nutritious meals through culturally resonant and community-based models, the organization combats hunger while fostering dignity and hope, because food is not only a physical necessity but also a psychological and social foundation for recovery and resilience.
- Integrated Food and Skills Developmentmethodology: integrated_food_and_skills_developmentBy combining food distribution with skills training, the organization empowers individuals to achieve long-term self-sufficiency, because access to food alone is not enough—equipping people with skills fosters hope and lasting change.
- Local Employment for Sustainability and Community Ownershipmethodology: local-employment-for-sustainabilityBy employing local community members to operate bakeries and kitchens, the organization promotes economic empowerment and sustainable impact, because local ownership fosters generational change and strengthens community resilience.