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MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA

MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA

DES MOINES, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7358794
Regional Funder
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MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA

DES MOINES, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7358794
Regional Funder

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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

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The Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Iowa, having distributed a total of $5.9 million to 13 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES
Total Funding Given

$5.9M

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
62%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$34.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$388.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Kelly Bucher
Board Member
B
Brooke Avila
Board Member
J
Josh Cook
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA?
No. MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA give?
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 OF DES MOINES IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA make each year?
In 2024, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES - IOWA CORP, HOUSE OF MERCY, and CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA?
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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