Mercy Housing California
Mercy Housing California (MHC) is a public charity that develops and operates affordable, service-enriched housing in California for families, seniors, and people who have been homeless. Its website identifies San Francisco as its headquarters and lists satellite offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles; the IRS filing lists Denver, Colorado, as its location.
Mercy Housing California at a glance
In short: Mercy Housing California gave $7.6M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $420K), mostly in Colorado. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,555,880
- -74.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $419,771
- -68.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $109,791
- Total assets
- $271,954,064
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mercy Housing California
- Contact
Mailing address: 1600 Broadway Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202-5704
Phone: (303) 830-3300
Website: https://mercyhousing.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mercy Housing California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Housing California 89 LP ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 96 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MHC describes its housing and services as serving communities throughout California. Its website reports 12,769 apartment homes and 22,655 residents across California. In its 2024 grant data, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in Colorado and 5% to recipients listed in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mercy Housing California open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $629K; repeat grants $252K. How we count
Medians: $108K first-time, $110K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2018) to $29.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing California 89 LP Denver, CO | Capital Contribution | $4,031,720 |
| Mercy Housing Inc Denver, CO | General Support | $1,130,131 |
| Kelsey Civic Center LP Denver, CO | Weinberg Foundation | $500,000 |
| Laguna Senior Housing LP Denver, CO | Capital Improvements, Rental Assistance & Wage Enhancements | $448,134 |
| Third and Leconte Associates LP Denver, CO | Rental Assistance | $324,806 |
| 55 Laguna LP Denver, CO | Capital Improvements, Rental Assistance & Wage Enhancements | $304,994 |
| San Francisco Housing Authority San Francisco, CA | Donation from Mohcd Holiday Toys | $150,000 |
| 833 Byrant LP Denver, CO | Capital Improvements | $141,443 |
| City and County of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Gift to CCSF Recreation & Park Dept | $139,681 |
| Sunnydale Avenue Community Center Denver, CO | Studio Equipment & Civic Productions | $79,900 |
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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 | $271,954,064 | $37,570,015 | $47,420,026 | $7,555,880 | 18 | $475,659 |
| 2023 | $263,101,100 | $41,074,614 | $62,817,838 | $29,267,315 | 22 | $9,425 |
| 2022 | $272,183,184 | $77,198,808 | $55,132,420 | $23,427,258 | 16 | $546,588 |
| 2021 | $227,832,939 | $51,666,218 | $41,315,596 | $13,938,555 | 29 | $825,718 |
| 2020 | $210,846,345 | $69,129,587 | $47,176,488 | $17,919,850 | 11 | $1,266,241 |
| 2018 | $150,221,435 | $71,642,378 | $22,041,556 | $1,007,649 | 11 | $1,060,507 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MHC’s stated mission is to facilitate affordable housing for families, seniors, people with special needs, and homeless or potentially homeless individuals who lack the financial resources to obtain safe, quality housing. It also provides free programs and services intended to improve residents’ lives and their communities.
The organization’s filing describes resident services in education, community, health and wellness, and economic stability. Examples include after-school programs, GED and English courses, employment initiatives, and homeownership seminars. Its housing development work includes acquiring sites, securing financing, and managing construction or rehabilitation; its asset management work includes budgeting, oversight, and regulatory compliance.
The 2024 filing says most grant expense consists of contributions to affiliated organizations for restricted capital projects or operating and program activities, passed on in accordance with donor restrictions. Among the supported organizations described in their own materials, Mercy Housing, Inc. says its mission is to develop, finance, and operate affordable, program-enriched housing. SFHA Housing Corporation says it works alongside the San Francisco Housing Authority to provide low-income housing. Homeless Prenatal Program describes its work as family support through a holistic resource-center model, while Samoan Community Development Center says it fosters the health, education, and well-being of the Samoan community. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco describes its mission as supporting young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through youth development programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MHC reported 18 grants totaling $7,555,880. Grant amounts ranged from $11,380 to $4,031,720, with a median of $109,790. The largest grant was $4,031,720 to Mercy Housing California 89 LP for a capital contribution. Other large grants included $1,130,131 to Mercy Housing, Inc. for general support, $500,000 to Kelsey Civic Center LP, and $448,134 to Laguna Senior Housing LP for capital improvements, rental assistance, and wage enhancements.
Other reported 2024 grants included $150,000 to San Francisco Housing Authority for a donation from MOHCD Holiday Toys and $139,681 to the City and County of San Francisco as a gift to its Recreation and Park Department. Separately, the supported-organization information reports $50,000 to Homeless Prenatal Program Inc., and $15,000 each to Samoan Community Development Center Incorporated and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.
No application process or statement about unsolicited requests is provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug Shoemaker as president; Ed Holder, Melissa Clayton, Ramie Dare, Lillian Lew-Hailer, Elizabeth Kuwada, Rich Ciraulo, and Erika Villablanca as vice presidents; Joe Rosenblum as secretary; and Chad Payne as treasurer.
Mercy Housing California is led by Doug Shoemaker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 32 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Shoemaker
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen E. Jamason
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Garcia
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Ruggiero
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pavao
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Soni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Cox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guillermo Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamarah Hayner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Brandt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Fernandez Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Hughes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camilo Zaks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Keith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kacey Lizon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bayley
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Villablanca
Vice President
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Clayton
Vice President
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Sprague
Vice President
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Tuvilla
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Payne
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Holder
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rosenblum
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramie Dare
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Ciraulo
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dunn
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Lew-Hailer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kuwada
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlei Hurst
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kassidi Boening
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Bruce Saab (2018–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer McElyea (2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Gualco (2018–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ezra Mersey (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Ford Fish (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Rosenblum (2018–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mirian Saez (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephan Daues (2018–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Phyllis Hughes Rsm (2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Sewill (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Cox (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Swift (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Douglas Shoemaker (2018–2020) — President
- Former: Jane Graf (2018–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Joann Bertges (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Spears (2018–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven Wade (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Tangerine Brigham (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy Murray (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Sr Mary Waskowiak (2020) — Director
- Former: Edward Holder (2018) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Dolin (2018) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Waskowiak Rsm (2018) — Director
- Former: Valerie Agostino (2018) — Vice President
- Former: Vince Dodds (2018) — Treasurer
- Former: Yusef Freeman (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Housing California
How much does Mercy Housing California give each year?
Mercy Housing California gave $7.6M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29.3M across 22 grants.
What is Mercy Housing California's typical grant size?
Mercy Housing California's median grant in 2024 was $109,791, and its average grant was $419,771, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mercy Housing California that year got $629K on average.
Where does Mercy Housing California give grants?
Mercy Housing California gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (13 grants) and San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Does Mercy Housing California give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Mercy Housing California's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Capital Improvements" (3 grants).
Who are Mercy Housing California's largest grantees?
Mercy Housing California's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Housing California 89 LP ($4,031,720), Mercy Housing Inc ($1,130,131) and Kelsey Civic Center LP ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy Housing California?
Mercy Housing California reported $272.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.6M.
What does Mercy Housing California fund?
MHC’s stated mission is to facilitate affordable housing for families, seniors, people with special needs, and homeless or potentially homeless individuals who lack the financial resources to obtain safe, quality housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mercy Housing California?
Mercy Housing California has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mercyhousing.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mercy Housing California funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mercy-housing-california-morg_432d6e9ea76e4a409e7f5ebfc776f554
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