irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0TO GROW IN CHRISTIAN HOLINESS
- #2 $5KTO REACH OUT TO OTHERS BY WORD, DEED, AND PRAYER
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer
Regular public recitation of the Chaplet using rosary beads, taught and practiced as a central devotion of the ministry.
Mother of Mercy House of Prayer
Chapel and prayer center with outdoor Stations of the Cross, Rosary Garden, grotto, and St. Francis Chapel for public prayer and reflection.
Prayer Ministry for the Sick and Dying
Members pray at the bedside of the sick and dying, offering the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and intercessory prayers since 2001.
Retreats and Conferences
Hosts spiritual events including Days of Reflection and themed gatherings to foster growth in holiness and discernment of God's voice.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Intercessory Prayer Services 3 activities
- Offers instructional resources for prayer practicesProvides accessible instructions for praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy using ordinary rosary beads, enabling broader participation in the devotion.
- Prays for submitted prayer requests and the Holy Souls in PurgatoryOffers daily intercessory prayer for submitted prayer intentions and ongoing special prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory at the Mother of Divine Mercy of the Holy Face Chapel.
- Prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of the sick and dyingProvides spiritual support by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the sick and dying at their bedside, an ongoing practice initiated in 2001.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Hosts retreats, conferences, and Days of ReflectionOrganizes and hosts spiritual retreats, conferences, and public Days of Reflection featuring prayer, Eucharistic adoration, and teachings on discerning God's voice, held at the Mother of Mercy House of Prayer in Orchard Park, New York.
- Provides public prayer services and maintains devotional sitesHosts regular public prayer services and times for silent reflection at the Mother of Mercy House of Prayer and maintains outdoor devotional sites including Stations of the Cross, a Rosary Garden, a grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes, and a St. Francis Chapel.
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Christian Gospel Proclamation 1 activity
- Conducts spiritual development and evangelization programsAdvances Christian holiness through seminars, conferences, and retreats that spread the message of Divine Mercy and promote spiritual growth, consistent with the organization’s religious mission.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Funds outreach activities involving communication, service, and prayerProvides $5,000 in grants to support outreach activities that involve verbal communication, acts of service, and prayer, as part of its broader mission to advance spiritual development.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events to support evangelization and outreachOrganizes annual fundraising events, including dinners, fellowship, guest speakers, and basket raffles, to support evangelization and outreach efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$45K61%
Program service revenue$5K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses10%
Admin / overhead90%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$718K
Cash$127K
Investments$0
Liabilities$250K
Net assets$468K
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JOHN TOMASELLO — DIRECTOR
- REV JAMES CIUPEK — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BRODERICK — LEGAL ADVISOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Dr. Bryan Thatcher Partner — Co-author of a guide on bringing divine mercy to the sick and dying.
- Kathleen M. Wabick Partner — Co-author of a guide on bringing divine mercy to the sick and dying.
- Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Government — Provides spiritual direction to the ministry
- Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Partner — Spiritual directors of the Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus
- Maryalice Demler Partner — Guest speaker at the Merciful Heart Event
strategies · 5
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.
- Intercessory Prayer as Instrument of Divine Mercy 10 orgsmethodology: intercessory_prayerBy offering persistent intercessory prayer—especially for the dying and suffering—the ministry participates in divine atonement and invokes God’s mercy, because such prayer is believed to influence spiritual outcomes and obtain graces beyond human action.shared approach: Intercessory Prayer as Spiritual Intervention →
- Integrated Ministry of Word, Service, and Prayermethodology: integrated_ministry_outreachBy combining verbal witness, practical service, and intercessory prayer, the organization creates a holistic spiritual outreach that reaches individuals on multiple levels, because the integration of these elements reflects the fullness of Christian mercy and increases receptivity to divine grace.
- Mutual Contemplation as Spiritual Connectionmethodology: mutual_contemplationBy practicing mutual contemplation of the Holy Face of Christ, both minister and recipient enter into a shared spiritual encounter that reflects Divine Mercy, because this shared focus fosters intimate connection with God and transforms the nature of pastoral engagement.
- Passion Meditation Shapes Merciful Actionmethodology: passion_meditationBy meditating on the Passion of Christ, members internalize the depth of divine suffering and mercy, which in turn shapes their actions and motivates compassionate service, because experiential spiritual reflection produces a transformative moral orientation.
- Spiritual Direction Partnershipmethodology: spiritual_directionBy aligning with the spiritual direction of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, the organization ensures doctrinal fidelity and structured formation in its ministry, because authoritative spiritual guidance deepens the authenticity and effectiveness of faith-based outreach.