The Mercy Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mercy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,950 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$89,950
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $181,600 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,600 | 24 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $89,950 | 21 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Mercy Family Foundation Inc 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 The Mercy Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $74,700 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic | General | $25,000 |
| Publicolor | General | $20,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | General | $11,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General | $6,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General | $2,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $2,500 |
| Wnet | General | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General | $2,000 |
| Carnegie Hill Neighbors | General | $1,500 |
| Camp Oakhurst | General | $1,000 |
| Connecticut College | General | $1,000 |
| Opening Act | General | $1,000 |
| Sausalito Cruising Club | General | $1,000 |
| Allen-Stevenson School | General | $750 |
| SMU | General | $500 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | General | $500 |
| Columbia Business School | General | $400 |
| Seeds of Peace | General | $350 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General | $250 |
| Reading Partners | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Mercy Jr
- Eugene Mercy III
- Andrew Seth Mercy
Questions people ask
Does The Mercy Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mercy Family Foundation Inc give?
$89,950 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Mercy Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene Mercy Jr (President), Eugene Mercy III (Secretary) and Andrew Seth Mercy (Treasurer).
What does The Mercy Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.