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Est.

1954

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The MERCY FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $9 million distributed in 2024 to a single grantee. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RAISING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTRIES OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY AND DIGNITY HEALTH SACRAMENTO SERVICE AREA.
Total Funding Given
$9M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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DIGNITY HEALTH
San Francisco, CA
$45M
65%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$4.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.2M
T
Thomas Johnson
Board Member
A
Alan Shatzel Do
Board Member
S
Sr Eileen Enright RSM
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERCY FOUNDATION?
No. MERCY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERCY FOUNDATION give?
MERCY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MERCY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERCY FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERCY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERCY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERCY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERCY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DIGNITY HEALTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERCY FOUNDATION?
MERCY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.