Mercer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mercer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$673,906
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,500 | 10 | $550,561 |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 9 | $618,986 |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 7 | $673,906 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mercer Family Foundation PO Box 19162, Portland, OR 97223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 555-6589, info@mercerff.org |
| What to submit | Online applications only. Calls and/or direct emails are not accepted. |
| Deadlines | March 31 |
| Restrictions | The mercer family foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 to exceptional college juniors or seniors who have chosen math and/or physics as a career path. Interested students will be enrolled full-time at one of seven public universities in Oregon. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mercer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $47,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for educational use | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Mercer
- Vicki Mercer
- Karen Keep
Questions people ask
Does Mercer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31.
How much does Mercer Family Foundation give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Mercer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross Mercer (Director/President/Treasurer), Vicki Mercer (Director/Secretary) and Karen Keep (Director).
What does Mercer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.