Mercy Housing California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, with regional offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles. It is the largest regional division of Mercy Housing, Inc., the nation's largest nonprofit affordable housing developer. The organization develops and operates affordable, service-enriched housing for families, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness throughout California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$272.0M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.6M
-74.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$420K
-68.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mercy Housing California's mission is to create stable, vibrant and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality and safe housing.
The organization's primary program areas include:
- Housing Development and Management: Acquiring locations for development of low-income rental properties and single-family housing units, securing funding, and managing construction and rehabilitation processes
- Resident Services and Programs: Provided free of charge to residents, organized into four primary areas:
- Education (including after-school programs, GED and English courses)
- Community building
- Health and wellness
- Economic stability (including employment initiatives and homeownership seminars)
- Asset Management Services: Preparing and managing annual operating budgets, preparing reports for investors and lenders, overseeing property management services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and eligibility requirements
Grantmaking
Mercy Housing California reported total giving of $7,555,880 in its most recent filing. The organization provides grants and support primarily in the areas of Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Mercy Housing California operates throughout California, with particular concentration in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $271,954,064
- Total Revenue: $37,570,015
- Total Expenses: $47,420,026
- Total Liabilities: $136,000,000
Philanthropic Allocation:
- 90% Program Delivery
- 9% Administrative Costs
- 1% Fundraising Costs
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $271,954,064 | $263,101,100 | $272,183,184 |
| Revenue | $37,570,015 | $41,074,614 | $77,198,808 |
| Expenses | $47,420,026 | $62,817,838 | $55,132,420 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $475,659 | $9,425 | $546,588 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mercy Housing California 89 Lp ($4,031,720), Mercy Housing Inc ($1,130,131), Kelsey Civic Center Lp ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 55 LAGUNA LP DENVER, CO | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE & WAGE ENHANCEMENTS | $304,994 |
| 833 BYRANT LP DENVER, CO | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $141,443 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | COWELL FOUNDATION GRANT FOR COMMUNITY WORK | $15,000 |
| CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GIFT TO CCSF RECREATION & PARK DEPT | $139,681 |
| HOMELESS PRENATAL PROGRAM INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | COVER HOLDING COSTS | $50,000 |
| KELSEY CIVIC CENTER LP DENVER, CO | WEINBERG FOUNDATION | $500,000 |
| LAGUNA SENIOR HOUSING LP DENVER, CO | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE & WAGE ENHANCEMENTS | $448,134 |
| MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA 105 LP DENVER, CO | PLAYGROUND FUNDING | $11,380 |
| MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA 51 LP DENVER, CO | BILL SORO COMMUNITY | $74,797 |
| MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA 59 LP DENVER, CO | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $74,093 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG SHOEMAKER | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| ED HOLDER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MELISSA CLAYTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| RAMIE DARE | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| LILLIAN LEW-HAILER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| JOE ROSENBLUM | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| ELIZABETH KUWADA | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| RICH CIRAULO | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| ERIKA VILLABLANCA | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| CHAD PAYNE | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| TIM DUNN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| KASSIDI BOENING | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| RICK SPRAGUE | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| ASHLEI HURST | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| ALVIN TUVILLA | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| AMY BAYLEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| ELLEN JAMASON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE BRANDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA GARCIA | DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) | 1 | — |
| KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMARAH HAYNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER KEITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID LEVINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KACEY LIZON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM PAVAO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET RUGGIERO | DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) | 1 | — |
| MONICA SONI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMILO ZAKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1256 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Phone: 415-355-7100
- Website: www.mercyhousing.org/california
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mercy Housing California fund?
Mercy Housing California's mission is to create stable, vibrant and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality and safe housing. The organization's primary program areas include: • **Housing Development and Management**: Acquiring locations for development of low-income rental properties and single-family housing units, securing funding, and …
How do I apply for a grant from Mercy Housing California?
Mercy Housing California reported total giving of $7,555,880 in its most recent filing. The organization provides grants and support primarily in the areas of Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Where does Mercy Housing California make grants?
Mercy Housing California operates throughout California, with particular concentration in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles regions.
What size grants does Mercy Housing California award?
In 2024, Mercy Housing California awarded 18 grants totaling $7.6M — an average of about $420K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mercy Housing California's EIN?
Mercy Housing California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3081666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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