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
—
Annual Giving
$170K
-49.0% YoY
Grant Count
45
-50.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+3.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
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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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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