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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM OF CHICAGO AND ITS AFFILIATES.
Total Funding Given
$980K
2023
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$287.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Michael Prisby
Board Member
B
Benjamin Carter
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Mathis
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERCY FOUNDATION INC?
No. MERCY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERCY FOUNDATION INC give?
MERCY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERCY FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERCY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, MERCY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $980 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERCY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MERCY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, DE LASALLE INSTITUTE, and CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERCY FOUNDATION INC?
MERCY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.