# House of Mercy

Child day care nonprofit in Bethesda, Maryland 20814. EIN 53-0199197. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33J)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1972
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Montgomery County, Maryland: about 243,481 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 497 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bethesda: 55 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/maryland/bethesda
- Maryland rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/maryland

## Questions

**What is House of Mercy's EIN?**

House of Mercy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0199197. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is House of Mercy a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists House of Mercy in Bethesda, Maryland as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1972. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to House of Mercy tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to House of Mercy as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does House of Mercy do?**

The IRS classifies House of Mercy as: Child day care. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.