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MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY

MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY

Erie, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
25-0965430
School
Regional Funder
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MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY

Erie, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
25-0965430
School
Regional Funder

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Est.

1926

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Mercyhurst University is a fully accredited, four-year, Catholic comprehensive institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926. The Erie (Pa.) campus offers sixty-one (61) undergraduate majors with seventy (70) minors, as well as unique adult programs and thirteen (13) graduate programs.
Total Funding Given

$13.1K

2022
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$16.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
G
Getz Kathleen A
Board Member
K
Kubiak Lev J
Board Member
S
Salvia Mark
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY?
No. MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY give?
MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and District Of Columbia. 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 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2022, MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $13 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include ERIE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, and Lake View Country Club. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY?
MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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