Mercury Foundation

EIN 81-4466525 · CA · NTEE T22

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$3M Funds in NY, RI, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Mercury Foundation based in CA paid 6 grants totaling $28M to 6 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2M to $15M, with a median of $3M. Its largest recipients included ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, PANTHERA, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$249,451,224
Giving (latest yr)
$28,000,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$3M
Recipients
6
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors$15,000,000
  • Panthera$3,000,000
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America$3,000,000
  • Vanguard Charitable Fund - Daf$3,000,000
  • Nrdc$2,000,000

Where grants went

  • New York$23,000,000 · 4 grants
  • Rhode Island$3,000,000 · 1 grant
  • California$2,000,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
New York, NY
General
$15,000,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
New York, NY
General
$3,000,000
Panthera
New York, NY
General
$3,000,000
Vanguard Charitable Fund - Daf
Warwick, RI
General
$3,000,000
Nrdc
New York, NY
General
$2,000,000
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
General
$2,000,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mercury Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Mercury Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $28M. Individual grants ranged from $2M to $15M (median $3M).

Recent recipients include ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, PANTHERA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mercury Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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