House of Mercy is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $523K in total assets. In 2024, it made $153K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $80K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$523K
-78.6% YoY
Revenue
$207K
-82.6% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$153K
-1.2% YoY
Expenses
$292K
+3.3% YoY
About House of Mercy
Based on IRS filings
House of Mercy is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $523K in total assets. In 2024, it made $153K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $523,181 | $2,440,243 | $2,464,289 |
| Revenue | $207,025 | $1,187,604 | $44,538 |
| Expenses | $292,230 | $282,763 | $204,912 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $153,498 | $155,322 | $117,359 |
| Net Investment Income | $79,519 | $1,090,001 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MARSTELLER | PRESIDENT/CH | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS HAFFENREFFER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| FIELDING WINTERS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SHERYL WALTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is House of Mercy?
House of Mercy is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds $523K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is House of Mercy?
As of 2024, House of Mercy holds $523K in total assets with $207K in annual revenue.
Where does House of Mercy operate?
House of Mercy has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is House of Mercy's EIN?
House of Mercy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0199197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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