Serendipity Mercantile
At Serendipity Mercantile, our mission is to cultivate a welcoming oasis where individuals feel the presence of the Lord, experience genuine love, and feel seen and known. We are committed to giving back to our community a portion of our finances each month to support and help fuel local nonprofits that are making a lasting impact. Through collabor
Serendipity Mercantile at a glance
In short: Serendipity Mercantile gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,903
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,903
- Median grant
- $7,903
- Total assets
- $7,188
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Serendipity Mercantile funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Local Organizations ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Local Organizations | — | $7,903 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,188 | $152,136 | $149,795 | $7,903 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,291 | $131,218 | $147,015 | — | — |
| 2022 | $13,716 | $87,324 | $87,324 | — | — |
About Serendipity Mercantile
Based on IRS filings
Serendipity Mercantile is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bloomington, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Serendipity Mercantile's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Salz
Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Laura Burke
Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $29K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Danielle Salz (Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Serendipity Mercantile
How much does Serendipity Mercantile give each year?
Serendipity Mercantile gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Serendipity Mercantile?
Serendipity Mercantile reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What is Serendipity Mercantile?
Serendipity Mercantile is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bloomington, IL. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Serendipity Mercantile's EIN?
Serendipity Mercantile's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4669195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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