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The Mercy-Solomon Foundation

Preselected recipients only Arlington, Virginia · EIN 810700807

The Mercy-Solomon Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,416 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,416 and the largest $2,416. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,866 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,8701$38,521
2024$2,8661$0
2025$4,4161$97,799

How to apply

The Mercy-Solomon 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Mercy-Solomon Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$2,416

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Michael's Episcopal Church
Arlington, VA
For local community support and family enrichment$2,416

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mercy-Solomon Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mercy-Solomon Foundation give?

$4,416 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,416.

Who runs The Mercy-Solomon Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Eric A Samuel (President), Lalitha Samuel (Treasurer), Natasha R Samuel (Director) and Marina S Dorotheo (Director).

What does The Mercy-Solomon Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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