Mercy Foundation Inc
Mercy Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Florence, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $37K.
Mercy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mercy Foundation Inc gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,000
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,667
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $1,324,600
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Swasia ($53K). Together the top 6 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 46 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mercy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2020) to $470K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swasia Clifton, NJ | Humanitarian | $53,000 |
| Guiding Light Islamic Ctr Louisville, KY | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Balsam Project | Humantarian | $28,000 |
| Islamic School of Louisville Louisville, KY | Education | $20,000 |
| Peace Dove Louisville, KY | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Give Light Louisville, KY | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,324,600 | $382,723 | $346,097 | $166,000 | 6 | $166,000 | $37,196 | $11,796 |
| 2023 | $1,587,974 | $662,006 | $470,254 | $324,000 | 10 | $436,642 | $10,007 | $12,912 |
| 2022 | $1,396,222 | $802,792 | $531,796 | $469,775 | 16 | $469,775 | $643,592 | $26,615 |
| 2021 | $1,125,227 | $289,669 | $292,778 | $231,500 | 6 | $231,500 | $37,121 | $30,733 |
| 2020 | $1,128,336 | $230,565 | $206,327 | $147,000 | 8 | — | $98 | $26,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mercy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kheder Kutmuh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohamed Zineddin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rula Abdulrazzak
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mercy Foundation Inc
How much does Mercy Foundation Inc give each year?
Mercy Foundation Inc gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $324K across 10 grants.
What is Mercy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mercy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $27,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mercy Foundation Inc give grants?
Mercy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants).
Does Mercy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (4 grants).
Who are Mercy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mercy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Swasia ($53,000), Guiding Light Islamic Ctr ($50,000) and Balsam Project ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy Foundation Inc?
Mercy Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mercy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mercy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0013422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mercy Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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