Mercy Hospital Foundation
The mission of the mercy foundation is to inspire giving that supports mercy hospital's ability to respond to the changing healthcare needs of our community.
Mercy Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Mercy Hospital Foundation gave $840K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $420K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $840,414
- +712.6% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $420,207
- +306.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $420,207
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Essentia Health Foundation ($750K). Together the top 2 received $840K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2019) to $840K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $840K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Foundation Duluth, MN | Liquidation of Assets, See Schedule N | $750,175 |
| Mercy Hospital and Healthcare Center Moose Lake, MN | General Operations and Capital Needs | $90,239 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $59,572 | $867,170 | $840,414 | 2 | $15,927 |
| 2019 | $805,787 | $110,914 | $145,180 | $103,421 | 1 | $10,810 |
About Mercy Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Moose Lake, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $840K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Hospital Foundation is led by Lainie Janke, Chair since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lainie Janke
Chair
Director → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Lattu
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Shannon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lund
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bella Meyer
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Doty
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Bothwell
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Anderson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Cisar
Vice Chair & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Byron Kuster (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Lilli Skelton (2019) — Director
- Former: Lola Davidson (2019) — Chair
- Former: Maggie Neudecker (2019) — Director
- Former: Rita Parzy (2019) — Director
- Former: Trina Lower (2019) — Vice Chair & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Hospital Foundation
How much does Mercy Hospital Foundation give each year?
Mercy Hospital Foundation gave $840K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $103K across 1 grant.
What is Mercy Hospital Foundation?
Mercy Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Moose Lake, MN.
Where does Mercy Hospital Foundation operate?
Mercy Hospital Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Mercy Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Mercy Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1956174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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