Frequently Asked Questions about Mercury One
What is Mercury One’s purpose?
The purpose of Mercury One is best summarized in our mission statement: Mercury One will inspire, organize, and mobilize to improve the human condition physically, mentally and spiritually with malice towards none and charity for all.
Is Mercury One recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charity?
Mercury One has been approved by the IRS to be a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charity.
Are my contributions/donations to Mercury One tax deductible?
The IRS has granted Mercury One official 501(c)3 non-profit status. The IRS considers your donations/contributions to Mercury One as tax deductible. If you have any questions please consult a tax specialist before you donate or make a contribution.
When was Mercury One established?
Mercury One was founded as a corporation in November 2011. The spirit that Mercury One embodies and seeks to capture was first outlined in 2004 by Glenn and Tania Beck.
What is the relationship between Mercury One and Glenn and Tania Beck?
Mercury One is pleased to have Tania Beck as a member of the Board of Directors. And although Glenn Beck has no official position with Mercury One, he is by far our greatest advocate and spokesperson. Mercury One reflects Glenn’s belief in the individual, self-determination, free enterprise and the essential need for faith.
Who currently serves on Mercury One’s Board of Directors?
At the current time, three individuals serve on Mercury One’s Board of Directors: David Barton, Tania Beck, and Joseph Kerry.
Why the name “Mercury One”?
The history of “Mercury” comes from the late 1950s when the American government was closely watching the success of the Soviet space program. While President Eisenhower was sure that American technology was superior to that of the Soviet Union’s, they had already launched Sputnik successfully. Their space program appeared to be success after success while ours appeared unorganized and full of failure.
The course of the space program, and in many ways that of the United States was forever changed when NASA launched the Mercury Space Program. The Mercury program learned from the past and provided the bridge to our future.
In many ways, our organization, Mercury One, is going to do the same thing. We will take and learn from the lessons of the past by getting our history right and instilling the values and ethics of the Judeo-Christian world and prepare us and the upcoming generation for the tomorrows yet to come.
How can I donate?
Thank you for your interest in giving toward Mercury One! Please visit our Donate page to see the different ways to give to Mercury One. The donation options to Mercury One include: one-time donation, monthly giving, donation by check, tribute and honor giving, personal fundraising, employer giving, gift through Wills or Estates, and stock donation. Further information can be found under the Donate tab.
Where will donations go?
Donations will go to making sure that Mercury One will fulfill its mission to inspire, organize, and mobilize to improve the human condition physically, mentally and spiritually with malice towards none and charity for all.
How does 1791 help Mercury One?
1791: The Original Blueprint is a clothing brand designed and inspired by Glenn Beck. In the spirit of restoring America, all 1791 merchandise is manufactured right here in the United States. Proceeds from the sale of 1791 products, along with your charitable donations, support Mercury One’s mission of saving the country one person, one family, one entrepreneur, one town at a time. Please visit www.1791.com for more information.