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Mercer Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $354K. Annual income is reported at $63K. Total assets have grown from $230K in 2014 to $380K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Mercer Family Foundation has made 30 grants totaling $102K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $30K in 2020 to $38K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 11 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 education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA.
Mercer Family Foundation has distributed a total of $102K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5K.
The application deadline is MARCH 31. The mercer family foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 to exceptional college juniors or seniors who have chosen math and/or physics as a career path. Interested students will be enrolled full-time at one of seven public universities in oregon.
Mercer Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Mercer | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vicki Mercer | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Keep | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$51K
Total Assets
$380K
Fair Market Value
$551K
Net Worth
$380K
Grants Paid
$49K
Contributions
$75K
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$102K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn MccueSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Corvallis, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Manoria RedmondSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Hailey HochhalterSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Eric SchneiderSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | White Salmon, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Bayley BurkeSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Hillsboro, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Michelle BangSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Clackamas, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Chester MantelSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Riley BurtonSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Savannah ShortsSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Lagrande, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Noah ChaneySCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Lagrande, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Andrew James JozwiakSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Emma Anne WeaverSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Shady Grove, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Noah PettinariSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Claire MillerSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $4K | 2021 |
| Ethan ShubertSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | The Dalles, OR | $4K | 2021 |
| Fangyi ZhuSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Corvallis, OR | $4K | 2021 |
| Zach JandrasiSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $4K | 2021 |
| Alexia WongSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Jared SmithSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Corvallis, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Candance BlandSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Portland, OR | $4K | 2020 |
| Robert MerrillSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Oregon City, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Awen Moon GattenSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Columbia City, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Andres ValloudSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Salem, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Nicole WalesSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Ian DiazSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Corvallis, OR | $3K | 2020 |
| Shelby GrebSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Pendleton, OR | $2K | 2020 |
| Maggie LedbetterSCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL USE | Cove, OR | $2K | 2020 |