Nonprofit · EIN 26-2680503
MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,674,354 | $1,574,194 | $100,160 | $4,044,685 | $1,557,590 | $2,487,095 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,381,648 | $1,541,052 | -$159,404 | $2,566,418 | $257,392 | $2,309,026 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,358,281 | $1,425,146 | -$66,865 | $2,550,370 | $199,536 | $2,350,834 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $385,449
- of which government grants
- $178,764
- Program service revenue
- $1,077,642
- Investment income
- $152,715
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $95,905
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,782
- Other revenue
- $58,548
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,259
- Other salaries and wages
- $447,871
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $701,738
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,666
- Occupancy
- $336,260
- Travel
- $1,255
- Depreciation
- $17,132
- Program services (functional)
- $1,364,939
- Management and general (functional)
- $118,084
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,171
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,566,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,044,685
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,557,590
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,487,095
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,855
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,479,289
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,806
- Gross receipts
- $1,677,652
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN STRINGFIELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,259 |
| ANGELA BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIARMUID ROONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE JONES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WALSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GLOSENGER RSM | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN STRINGFIELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,259 |
| ANGELA BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK FOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIARMUID ROONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA SHOTWELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WALSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GLOSENGER RSM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN STRINGFIELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,718 |
| ANGELA BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY CARRON RSM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK FOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAN HAYES RSM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCPHERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIARMUID ROONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA SHOTWELL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WALSH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH BYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2039 N GEYER RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131-3332
- In care of
- % DAWN R STRINGFIELD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN STRINGFIELD, 2039 NORTH GEYER ROAD, ST LOUIS, MO 63131
- Signed the 990
- DAWN STRINGFIELD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (314) 909-4656
- Return prepared by
- PURK & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
IMPELLED BY THE GOSPEL, THE MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER PROVIDES A TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND HEALING IN THE MERCY TRADITION, WHERE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL FAITHS CAN ENGAGE IN PRAYER, REFLECTION AND DIALOGUE FOR PERSONAL, COMMUNAL AND GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION.
Program accomplishments
- HOSTED CONFERENCES/RETREATS DAY AND OVERNIGHT EVENTS HELD AT THE CENTER WHICH ARE SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENT GROUPS (COMMUNITY, FAITH-BASED, AND NONPROFIT). THE CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING, MEALS/FOOD SERVICES, MEETING ROOMS AND CONFERENCE PLANNING SERVICES.Expenses $1,021,419 · revenue $1,243,043
- MCRC SPONSORED PROGRAMS DAY AND OVERNIGHT EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE CENTER, INCLUDING: RETREATS, DAYS OF REFLECTION, WORKSHOPS, MUSICAL EXPERIENCES, AND SPIRITUALLY BASED YOGA CLASSES. THE CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING, MEALS/FOOD SERVICES, MEETING ROOMS, AND SECURES PRESENTERS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE PROMOTED THROUGH MAILING, ON THE WEB, VIA E-BLASTS, AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA.Expenses $194,694 · revenue $48,777
- SPIRITUAL DIRECTION/PRIVATE RETREATS THE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO STAY FOR ONE OR MORE DAYS OF PRIVATE REFLECTION OR INDIVIDUALLY DIRECTED RETREATS (WHICH INCLUDES PROVISION OF HOUSING AND MEALS). SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IS PROVIDED (WHETHER BY THE CENTER'S STAFF OR THROUGH RENT PAID BY ADJUNCT SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS) AS WELL AS HEALING TOUCH AND THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE/BODYWORK (THROUGH RENT PAID BY ADJUNCT RSMS AND OTHERS).Expenses $148,826 · revenue $76,257
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2680503
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,044,685
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,677,652
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,674,354 | $1,574,194 | $4,044,685 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,381,648 | $1,541,052 | $2,566,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,358,281 | $1,425,146 | $2,550,370 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,076,246 | $1,093,477 | $2,584,855 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2680503).
Questions about MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER
- What is the EIN of MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER is 26-2680503.
- Is MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAWN STRINGFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,259 (DAWN STRINGFIELD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MERCY CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,674,354, expenses of $1,574,194 and total assets of $4,044,685 at year end.
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