MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
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
Cause Areas
1
Health
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES - IOWA CORP
$28.4M
46%
HOUSE OF MERCY
$11.8M
19%
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES
$8.5M
14%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$34.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$388.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)