Zeeland, MI

Wings of Mercy, Inc.

EIN 38-2998695

Health & Wellness Community Health & Medical Care Patients & families

Mission

Free medical flights for patients in need of long-distance transportation to or from medical destinations (Giving wings to those in need).

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

Claim this page Visit wingsofmercy.org

About Wings of Mercy, Inc.

Wings of Mercy, Inc. is a volunteer-driven, donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 38-2998695, verified) based in Zeeland, Michigan that coordinates free long-distance flights to medical destinations for patients who have medical and financial need. The organization’s model relies on volunteer pilots who donate flight time and on contributions to cover flight-related costs and operational support. In recent years Wings of Mercy has continued active service: its IRS filings and organizational records show sustained revenue and asset growth (fiscal year ending June 2025 reporting approximately $739k in revenue and roughly $5.65M in total assets) and ongoing mission activity (several hundred missions reported in the most recent fiscal year). The organization maintains an active web presence, community events (for example annual fundraising runs), and partnerships that support its operations and outreach.

Notable achievements

Thousands of free medical flights

Since inception the organization has flown more than 6,300 missions overall, with several hundred missions reported in the most recent fiscal year; nearly all pilot flight time is donated, maximizing direct benefit to patients.

Decades of continuous service

Founded in 1991 and tax-exempt since 1992, Wings of Mercy has operated continuously for more than 30 years, building a sustained network of volunteer pilots, patient advocates, and community supporters.

Stable financial position enabling program continuity

Recent Form 990 filings show growing net assets and diversified revenue (contributions making up the majority of support with meaningful investment income), supporting ongoing mission operations and equipment needs.

At a glance

Total assets: $5.7M
Annual revenue: $739K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-2998695
Location: Zeeland, MI
Website: wingsofmercy.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized 501(c)(3) charity with public nonprofit profiles (listed in nonprofit data services and directories) and published Form 990 filings confirming tax-exempt status and financial disclosures.

Local media and community recognition through features and community events highlighting patient stories and impact, and through an active fundraising calendar (for example Run the Runway 5K and other summer events).

Community partnerships and grant support from regional foundations and charitable funders that have provided operating and program grants in recent years, supporting mission flights and organizational capacity.

Is this your organization?

Claim this page to keep it current — add your logo, publish campaigns, and reach the donors and advisors discovering you on Mahalo.

Claim this page