Funder directory → California → MERCURY FOUNDATION
Private foundation · REDWOOD CITY, CA · EIN 814466525MERCURY FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,000,000–$9,000,000
median $3,000,000
Giving (latest FY)
$28,000,000
6 grants · FY2025
Assets
$362,859,286
gives in NY, CA, RI
Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRIONICALLY AND INCLUDE PROOF OF IRC 501(C)(3) STATUS. UNSOLICITED GRANT REQUESTS MAY NOT RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Deadlines: NO DEADLINE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AT THIS TIME.
Restrictions: GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) DEFINED PURPOSE AND CHARITIES.
Contact: PETER W GROUSBECK TRUSTEE · PO BOX 29129, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90029 · 4153922123
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.