Mercatus Center Inc
AI Summary
Mercatus Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.9M in total grants paid to 23 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Cultivating talent who advance market-oriented ideas to expand opportunity.
Cause Areas
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Economics
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
BERKELEY, CA
$3.8M
6%
KYIV SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Washington, DC
$3.3M
5%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$2.9M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$72K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 154 grantees
- 42 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mercatus Center Inc?
No. Mercatus Center Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mercatus Center Inc give?
Mercatus Center Inc primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and New York. 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 Mercatus Center Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mercatus Center Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mercatus Center Inc make each year?
In 2025, Mercatus Center Inc awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mercatus Center Inc fund recently?
In 2025, Mercatus Center Inc awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, KYIV SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mercatus Center Inc?
Mercatus Center Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.