Mercy Care
Mercy Care is a local not-for-profit managed care organization sponsored by Dignity Health and Ascension Care Management that provides health coverage for people who qualify for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) benefits and Medicare dual eligible beneficiaries. The organization operates multiple lines of business including Complete Care, Advantage, Long Term Care, RBHA, Developmental Disabilities, and KidsCare, serving diverse populations including those with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, elderly individuals, and children in foster care across Arizona counties.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3B
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.8M
+221.7% YoY
Grant Count
97
+64.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$142K
+95.7% YoY
About Mercy Care
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Care is a nonprofit organization, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 97 grants totaling $13.8M. Net investment income was $50.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,275,218,105 | $1,415,146,579 | $1,196,679,271 |
| Revenue | $4,809,752,384 | $4,853,038,833 | $4,511,960,164 |
| Expenses | $4,696,295,310 | $4,696,830,938 | $4,386,517,188 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,968,633 | $28,191,067 | $27,215,731 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Copa Health Inc ($750,540), Contexture ($670,000), Activate Food Arizona ($537,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVATE FOOD ARIZONA PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| ADELANTE HEALTHCARE DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC SAN JOSE, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| ARIZONA ANTI-TRAFFICKING NETWORK MESA, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| ARIZONA AUTISM COALITION PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| AROUET FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ASU FOUNDATION TEMPE, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $19,000 |
| CHILDREN'S CLINIC FOR REHAB SERVICES TUSCON, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CONTEXTURE DENVER, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| EL RIO FOUNDATION INC TUCSON, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SMITH | BOARD CHAIRPERSON | 4 | — |
| TONY HOUSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MARK SLYTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SARA DAUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LARRY BLUMENTHAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR BRIAN TIFFANY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ADOLFO VALADEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HOLLY MEIDL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RANDY EK | CFO | 40 | $434,760 |
| TAD GARY BEGINNING 712024 | CEO | 40 | $505,544 |
| LORRY BOTTRILL LEFT 6302024 | CEO | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Mercy Care?
As of 2024, Mercy Care holds $1.3B in total assets with $4.8B in annual revenue. It awarded 97 grants totaling $13.8M in 2024.
Where does Mercy Care operate?
Mercy Care has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Mercy Care award?
In 2024, Mercy Care awarded 97 grants totaling $13.8M — an average of about $142K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mercy Care's EIN?
Mercy Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0527381. 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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