Chive Charities
Chive Charities is organized and operated exclusively to raise money and awareness for (I) sick and/or disabled individuals in need of financial assistance for medical treatment and/or quality of life enhancements, (II) disabled veterans returning home from war in need of financial assistance for quality of life enhancements, and (III) first responders.
Chive Charities at a glance
In short: Chive Charities gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $319,673
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chive Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was EOD Warrior Foundation ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chive Charities gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $115K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EOD Warrior Foundation Niceville, FL | Veteran & Military Assistance | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,673 | $2,029,328 | $2,014,150 | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $316,121 | $2,471,227 | $2,498,177 | $60,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $371,101 | $3,069,583 | $2,919,591 | $40,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $275,460 | $2,652,488 | $2,666,168 | $70,000 | 7 |
| 2020 | $200,130 | $2,400,998 | $2,323,651 | $115,000 | 11 |
About Chive Charities
Based on IRS filings
Chive Charities is a nonprofit organization, based in Keller, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chive Charities is led by Brian Mercedes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Mercedes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $123K (2024)
John Resig
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Nietfeldt
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Raymond
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Swearingen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Sprinkel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Resig
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Carley
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angela Burke (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $123K, to Brian Mercedes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chive Charities
How much does Chive Charities give each year?
Chive Charities gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
How large is Chive Charities?
Chive Charities reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
Where does Chive Charities operate?
Chive Charities has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Chive Charities's EIN?
Chive Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5415041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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