MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
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MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $3.3M in total grants paid to 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits 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
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES - IOWA CORP
DES MOINES, IA
$28.4M
46%
HOUSE OF MERCY
DES MOINES, IA
$11.8M
19%
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES
Oregon, OH
$8.5M
14%
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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
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- 13 grantees
- 75 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.