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Mercer Family Foundation is a private corporation based in GIG HARBOR, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is June Mercer. It holds total assets of $920K. Annual income is reported at $431K. Total assets have decreased from $1M in 2011 to $803K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2022 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Mercer Family Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $197K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $170K in 2022 to $27K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mercer Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NJ.
Mercer Family Foundation has distributed a total of $197K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Mercer Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mercer Family Foundation is headquartered in GIG HARBOR, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lien | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| June Mercer | PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Mercer | SECRETARY - DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mathew Mercer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$39K
Total Assets
$803K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$803K
Grants Paid
$27K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$48K
Total: $791K
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$197K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| KnkxPUBLIC RADIO | Tacoma, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| House Of Blue HopeNEEDY BOYS AND GIRLS HOUSING | Lakewood, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Key Penninsula Community SvcsFOOD BANK | Lakebay, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Tacoma Arts LivePERFORMING ARTS | Tacoma, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| W W Seymour Botanical ConservancyTACOMA METRO PARKS SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| Mustard Seed ProjectSENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE | Lakebay, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Birthday DreamsHOMELESS CHILDREN PROGRAMS | Renton, WA | $5K | 2022 |