Mercy Hospital Foundation
Mercy Hospital Foundation,inc. Is a charitable, not-for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation with the purpose of raising new funds and stewarding resources which support, improve and promote the care and services provided by mercy hospital of buffalo, and wny catholic long term care, inc. Doing business as father baker manor.
Mercy Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Mercy Hospital Foundation gave $175K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,628
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $174,628
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $174,628
- Total assets
- $7,100,662
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mercy Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Hospital of Buffalo ($175K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mercy Hospital Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $175K (2024) to $750K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | The grant is to be used to support the services of the hospital | $174,628 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,100,662 | $739,827 | $592,833 | $174,628 | 1 | $190,477 |
| 2023 | $5,086,428 | $826,825 | $1,121,572 | $749,523 | 1 | $111,226 |
| 2022 | $3,091,529 | $1,064,411 | $645,961 | $272,169 | 1 | $34,180 |
| 2021 | $3,054,073 | $774,272 | $1,118,949 | $738,009 | 1 | $158,428 |
| 2020 | $3,612,070 | $821,484 | $706,162 | $346,061 | 1 | $182,729 |
About Mercy Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mercy Hospital Foundation is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $175K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy Hospital Foundation is led by Joyce Markiewicz, President & Chief Executive Officer Administration since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Markiewicz
President & Chief Executive Officer Administration
Chief Business Development Officer, President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer Administration, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Deanna Messinger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Martin Boryszak
Senior Vice President Acute Care & President Mh
President Mhb → Sr.vp of Acute Care & President Mhb, 2023
Sr.vp of Acute Care & President Mhb → Senior Vice President Acute Care & President Mh, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Richard Serra
Chairperson
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gottstine
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Russo Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Prise Azurin
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Bryan C. Wittman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Joyce (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Tilley (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeffrey Steinig (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Shaflucas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Eckhert III MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura M. Bickert (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mark A. Sullivan (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Martin Griffith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary C. Szabat (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rurik C. Johnson MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vincent O. Hanley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Ramsey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Greenawalt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rosemary Olchawski (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eddie M. Bratko (2020–2022) — Former President Mhb
- Former: Ann L. Swan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Neil Farrell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph McDonald (2020) — President & CEO Chs-Former
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Deanna Messinger (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Hospital Foundation
How much does Mercy Hospital Foundation give each year?
Mercy Hospital Foundation gave $175K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $750K across 1 grant.
How large is Mercy Hospital Foundation?
Mercy Hospital Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $740K.
Where does Mercy Hospital Foundation operate?
Mercy Hospital Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Mercy Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Mercy Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2209721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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