Mercy Manor
MERCY MANOR is a public charity based in White Oak, Texas, that supports pregnant teens and people facing crisis pregnancies through housing, education, counseling, medical care, spiritual guidance, and pregnancy-related services. The organization states that it was formed in 2013.
Key facts about Mercy Manor
In short: Mercy Manor gave $188K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 46-3355055
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,677
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $17,062
- Median grant
- $13,832
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025)
- Total assets
- $621,794
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$622K
-33.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+22.5% YoY
Is Mercy Manor open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a safe haven for pregnant teens, including living needs, education, counseling, medical care, spiritual guidance, and pregnancy solutions. Its website describes a broader purpose of promoting healthy choices for future families and providing a safe, supportive environment for people facing crisis pregnancies.
Mercy Manor also operates Born Again Thrift Store. Its filing says donated clothing and household goods are used in part to assist clients with necessary items, while remaining donations are sold to support pregnant teens. The website says the organization offers free abstinence-until-marriage/risk-avoidance classes to local schools and pregnant clients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Mercy Manor reported 11 grants totaling **$187,677**. Grant amounts ranged from **$6,703 to $41,045**, with a median of **$13,832**. The listed grants went to Texas school districts for risk-avoidance education. The largest were **Whitehouse ISD ($41,045)**, **Longview ISD ($33,050)**, and **Chapel Hill ISD ($23,301)**.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The organization’s listed grant recipients were Texas school districts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $209K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $188K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitehouse ISD ($41K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse ISD Whitehouse, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $41,045 |
| Longview ISD Longview, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $33,050 |
| Chapel Hill ISD Tyler, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $23,301 |
| Kilgore ISD Kilgore, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $17,802 |
| Atlanta ISD Atlanta, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $14,800 |
| White Oak ISD White Oak, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $13,832 |
| Spring Hill ISD Longview, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $11,888 |
| Winnsboro ISD Winnsboro, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $10,902 |
| Ore City ISD Ore City, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $7,651 |
| Gilmer ISD Gilmer, TX | Risk Avoidance Education | $6,703 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621,794 | $1,207,751 | $1,388,875 | $187,677 (11 grants) |
| 2024 | $934,312 | $1,385,822 | $1,236,733 | $208,939 (15 grants) |
| 2023 | $683,035 | $1,350,635 | $1,104,938 | $182,023 (18 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $621,794 | $934,312 | $683,035 |
| Revenue | $1,207,751 | $1,385,822 | $1,350,635 |
| Expenses | $1,388,875 | $1,236,733 | $1,104,938 |
| Net Investment Income | $386 | $262 | $271 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Stephanie Fears, executive director; Leona Holloman, treasurer; Gara Handorf, president; Heather Gajewsky, secretary; and members Mike White, Jennifer Hawthorne, Marty Warren, Kyle Ambrose, and Joe Adams.
Mercy Manor is led by Stephanie Fears, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Fears
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $63K (2025)
Gara Handorf
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leona Holloman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike White
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Gajewsky
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hawthorne
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Ambrose
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Warren
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Adams
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Caleb Carr (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Deanne Loftis (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jonathan Carr (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Loretta Ward (2024) — Member
- Former: Sheryl Gajewsky (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Hannah Winchell (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Courtney Gill (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Rebecca Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Stephanie Fears (Executive DIR.).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1019, White Oak, TX 75693
Phone: (903) 932-9079
Website: https://mercymanor.com
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Manor
How much does Mercy Manor give each year?
Mercy Manor gave $188K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $209K across 15 grants.
What is Mercy Manor's typical grant size?
Mercy Manor's median grant in 2025 was $13,832, and its average grant was $17,062, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mercy Manor that year got $8K on average.
Where does Mercy Manor give grants?
Mercy Manor gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, TX (2 grants).
Does Mercy Manor give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mercy Manor's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Risk Avoidance Education" (11 grants).
Who are Mercy Manor's largest grantees?
Mercy Manor's largest 2025 grantees include Whitehouse ISD ($41,045), Longview ISD ($33,050) and Chapel Hill ISD ($23,301), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mercy Manor?
Mercy Manor reported $622K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Mercy Manor fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a safe haven for pregnant teens, including living needs, education, counseling, medical care, spiritual guidance, and pregnancy solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mercy Manor?
Mercy Manor has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mercymanor.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mercy Manor's EIN?
Mercy Manor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3355055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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