Mercatus Center Inc
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The Mercatus Center Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Washington, and New York, having awarded a total of $3.5 million to 144 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Mercatus Center Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between academic research and public policy problems.
Cause Areas
1
Economics
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
$3.8M
6%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$2.9M
5%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$2.8M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$62.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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 $62 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mercatus Center Inc make each year?
In 2024, Mercatus Center Inc awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mercatus Center Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Mercatus Center Inc awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. 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.