Mercer Savings
Mercer Savings is a private foundation based in Celina, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports $20,000 in grants to 12 organizations, including scholarship, police and fire department, and community organization recipients in Ohio.
Mercer Savings at a glance
In short: Mercer Savings gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,667
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $579,400
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mercer Savings
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Irmscher Blvd, Celina, OH 45822
Phone: (419) 586-5158
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mercer Savings funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Ohio Ed Assoc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mercer Savings gives
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Ohio Ed Assoc Celina, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579,400 | $2,040 | $22,640 | $20,000 | 12 | $21,020 | $37,506 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | $600,000 | — | — | — | — | $16,862 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $20,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grant was $3,000 to WESTERN OHIO ED ASSOC for scholarships. Other grants included $2,000 each to Greenville Police Department, Greenville Fire Department, Fort Recovery Police Department, Fort Recovery Fire Department, Celina Police Department, and Celina Fire Department. The remaining grants were $1,000 each to Fort Recovery Merchants Association, Mercer County Sportsmen's Association, Greenville Ahletic Boosters, Hand-Up Village, and Main Street Greenville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristen Fee as president and director; Sherman Crum as treasurer and director; Timothy Buschur as secretary and director; and Barry Parmiter as director.
Mercer Savings is led by Kristen Fee, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Fee
President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Timothy Buschur
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Barry Parmiter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sherman Crum
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rick Ross (2023) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Savings
How much does Mercer Savings give each year?
Mercer Savings gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mercer Savings's typical grant size?
Mercer Savings's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mercer Savings give grants?
Mercer Savings gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Celina, OH (5 grants), Greenville, OH (4 grants) and Fort Recovery, OH (3 grants).
Does Mercer Savings give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Mercer Savings's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants) and "Training Center" (3 grants).
Who are Mercer Savings's largest grantees?
Mercer Savings's largest 2024 grantees include Western Ohio Ed Assoc ($3,000), Greenville Police Department ($2,000) and Greenville Fire Department ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mercer Savings?
Mercer Savings reported $579K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Mercer Savings?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Mercer Savings accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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