Mercer Savings is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CELINA, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $20K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$579K
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$2K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mercer Savings reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mercer Savings
Based on IRS filings
Mercer Savings is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CELINA, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $579,400 | $600,000 |
| Revenue | $2,040 | $600,000 |
| Expenses | $22,640 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $21,020 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $37,506 | $16,862 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Ohio Ed Assoc ($3,000), Greenville Police Department ($2,000), Greenville Fire Department ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GREENVILLE, OH | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT GREENVILLE, OH | TRAINING CENTER | $2,000 |
| FORT RECOVERY POLICE DEPARTMENT FORT RECOVERY, OH | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| FORT RECOVERY FIRE DEPARTMENT FORT RECOVERY, OH | TRAINING CENTER | $2,000 |
| CELINA POLICE DEPARTMENT CELINA, OH | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| CELINA FIRE DEPARTMENT CELINA, OH | TRAINING CENTER | $2,000 |
| WESTERN OHIO ED ASSOC CELINA, OH | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
| FORT RECOVERY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FORT RECOVERY, OH | SOUND SYSTEM | $1,000 |
| MERCER COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION CELINA, OH | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| GREENVILLE AHLETIC BOOSTERS GREENVILLE, OH | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN FEE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SHERMAN CRUM | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIMOTHY BUSCHUR | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARRY PARMITER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer Savings?
Mercer Savings is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CELINA, OH. It holds $579K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mercer Savings?
As of 2024, Mercer Savings holds $579K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Mercer Savings operate?
Mercer Savings has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Mercer Savings award?
In 2024, Mercer Savings awarded 12 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mercer Savings required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mercer Savings reported a distributable amount of $38K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mercer Savings's EIN?
Mercer Savings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2453706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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