Mercy House Minneapolis

PLYMOUTH, MN EIN: 47-2311356

Mercy House Minneapolis is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization based in Plymouth, Minnesota, providing housing and support services to women experiencing challenging life circumstances. Founded in 2014, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity and has been tax-exempt since March 2021.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$170K

-49.0% YoY

Grant Count

-50.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+3.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: Mercy House Minneapolis is a Christ-centered non-profit organization providing housing and support to women experiencing challenging life circumstances in Minnesota.

Primary Focus: The organization ministers assistance to young women between the ages of 18 to 35 who are in high-risk situations, particularly those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sex trafficking. Mercy House provides:

Short-term housing opportunities in a family-style living environment
Personalized action plans for each resident
Support services to facilitate productive and honest community living
Practical living skills development
A nurturing environment designed to serve as a bridge to stability—mind, body, and soul

The organization currently provides housing for approximately 5 women at a time.

Grantmaking

Mercy House Minneapolis functions as a grantmaking organization, awarding grants to support its mission and community initiatives.

Grant Range

$3,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Mercy House Minneapolis restricts its grantmaking to Minnesota, with primary focus on the Minneapolis area and Plymouth, Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $809K (100%)

States

Minnesota

Cities

PLYMOUTH

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $78,300
Annual Revenue: $7,370
Annual Expenses: $155,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Previous Year Data (2023):

Total Assets: $226,000
Annual Giving: $170,011
Expense Ratio: 61.5% of total revenue

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

195 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Various Co Mercy House Minneapolis ($12,720), Nikki Carlson Co Mercy House Minnea ($10,000), Diego Bailon Co Mercy House Minneap ($9,150).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NIKKI CARLSON CO MERCY HOUSE MINNEA PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$10,000
DIEGO BAILON CO MERCY HOUSE MINNEAP PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$9,150
JORGE ANTONIO SALAZAR PEREZ CO MERC PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$9,000
YALILES ESTHER LLANOS HABEYCH CO ME PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$9,000
REGINA SMITH-DUFFY CO MERCY HOUSE M PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$7,770
AISHA N'JAYE CO MERCY HOUSE MINNEAP PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$5,250
HUGO PALESTINO CO MERCY HOUSE MINNE PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$5,250
LORENA MERINO ALCOCER CO MERCY HOUS PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$5,000
APRIL HENDERSON CO MERCY HOUSE MINN PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$4,681
RAFAELA GALAN CO MERCY HOUSE MINNEA PLYMOUTH, MN	RENT & MORTGAGE SUBSIDIES	$4,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Steve Grosser — President
Molly Calvert — Vice President
Blanca Schellsmidt — Secretary
Bob Reis — Treasurer
Wanda Walker — Principal Officer

All leadership team members serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVE GROSSER	PRESIDENT - AS OF 8/23	2	—
LIV GROSSER	PRESIDENT - THRU 4/23	2	—
MOLLY CALVERT	VICE PRESIDENT - AS OF 4/23	5	—
BLANCA SCHELLSMIDT	SECRETARY	2	—
BOB REIS	TREASURER	2	—

Contact Information

Website: www.mercyhouseminneapolis.org
Phone: 763-334-3787 / 612-358-2260
Email: executivedirector@mercyhouseminneapolis.org
Address: 4190 Vinewood Ln N # 111478, Plymouth, MN 55442-1715

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mercy House Minneapolis fund?

**Mission Statement:** Mercy House Minneapolis is a Christ-centered non-profit organization providing housing and support to women experiencing challenging life circumstances in Minnesota. **Primary Focus:** The organization ministers assistance to young women between the ages of 18 to 35 who are in high-risk situations, particularly those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sex trafficking. Mercy House provides: • Short-term housing opportunities in a family-style living environment …

How do I apply for a grant from Mercy House Minneapolis?

Mercy House Minneapolis functions as a grantmaking organization, awarding grants to support its mission and community initiatives. **Grant Activity (2023-2024):** • Total annual giving: approximately $170,000 • Number of grants awarded: 45 grants in 2023 • Median grant size: $3,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $13,000 **Application Policy:** The organization does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis for grant proposals.