Mary's Pence
MARY'S PENCE PROMOTES CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE BY DIRECTING DONATED RESOURCES TO SMALL WOMEN'S PROJECTS IN NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. MARY'S PENCE IS AN ORGANIZATION SERVING WOMEN IN THE AMERICAS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH INCREASED ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE FOCUS IS ON MINISTRIES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE. MARY'S PENCE OFFERS RESOURCES AND TRAINING THAT INCREASES WOMEN'S ECONOMIC POWER WHILE FOSTERING EDUCATION AND EXPANDING LEADERSHIP.
Key facts about Mary's Pence
- EIN
- 36-3556481
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $8,038
- Median grant
- $8,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2025)
- Total assets
- $667,003
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Mary's Pence funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mary's Pence's 20 itemized 2025 grants were California (23%), New York (19%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Mary's Pence open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$667K
-18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$161K
+6.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-3.8% YoY
About Mary's Pence
Based on IRS filings
Mary's Pence is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in St Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $667K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 20 grants totaling $161K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 20 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $667,003 | $815,257 | $742,083 |
| Revenue | $931,283 | $863,225 | $764,406 |
| Expenses | $1,053,895 | $906,877 | $837,578 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,851 | $18,596 | $22,506 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mary's Pence
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Social Good Fund ($14,750), Power ($9,000), Democrashe ($8,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND Richmond, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $14,750 |
| POWER Olympia, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $9,000 |
| DEMOCRASHE Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| THISTL St Louis, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| IDAHO JUSTICE PROJECT INC Boise, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS Calabasas, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| ALTAGRACIA FAITH AND JUSTICE WORKS New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| HATTIE B BLACK WOMEN IN PROGRESS Sierra Vista, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| PROJECT RAINBOW UTAH Salt Lake City, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
| CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION Ithaca, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $8,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Silva | Chair | 2 | — |
| Mary Zerjav | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Sister Lakesha Church | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Emma Tacke | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Halima Hamud | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nohely Teresa Alvarez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amparo Martinez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Anne Betzner | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Auxiliadora Del Socorro Salgado | Perez-Board Member | 2 | — |
| Maria Raquel Valencia Arce | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Grace Koleczek | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sara Osman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nathasha Pineiros-Board | Member Thru April 2025 | 2 | — |
| Amy Parker-Board Member | Thru October 2024 | 2 | — |
| Meg Olson-Board Member | Thru April 2025 | 2 | — |
| Katherine Wojtan | Executive Director | 40 | $88,722 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary's Pence?
Mary's Pence is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in St Paul, MN. It holds $667K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Mary's Pence?
As of 2025, Mary's Pence holds $667K in total assets with $931K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $161K in 2025.
Where does Mary's Pence operate?
Mary's Pence has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington.
What size grants does Mary's Pence award?
In 2025, Mary's Pence awarded 20 grants totaling $161K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mary's Pence's EIN?
Mary's Pence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3556481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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