Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Spencer, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,013 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,013
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$525,088
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $25,013 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,000 | 14 | $462,969 |
| 2023 | $25,013 | 12 | $513,126 |
| 2024 | $25,013 | 13 | $525,088 |
How to apply
Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $16,513 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dare Massachusetts | Community | $4,000 |
| Abby House | Community | $3,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Community | $3,000 |
| You Inc | Community | $2,500 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Chip in | Community | $2,000 |
| Festival of Giving Trees | Community | $2,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Society | Medical | $2,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Education | $1,000 |
| Tarentino Charitable Fund | Community | $1,000 |
| Leicester Senior Center | Community | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Medical research | $513 |
| Seven Hills Foundation | Community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Yard
- Christopher Yard
Questions people ask
Does Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation give?
$25,013 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Yard (Trustee) and Christopher Yard (Trustee).
What does Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.