The Foundation of Mercy
The Foundation of Mercy is a private foundation, based in Yakima, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $470K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $39K.
The Foundation of Mercy at a glance
In short: The Foundation of Mercy gave $19K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,250
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,625
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,625
- Total assets
- $469,938
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation of Mercy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest ($13K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Foundation of Mercy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $26K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest Portland, OR | To support the essential & meaningful work of service | $12,500 |
| Dandelion House Portland, OR | To support the essential & meaningful work of service | $6,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $469,938 | $58,898 | $28,397 | $19,250 | 2 | $27,641 | $38,548 | $30,001 |
| 2024 | $439,437 | $41,070 | $39,012 | $25,500 | 3 | $37,769 | $12,270 | $26,928 |
| 2023 | $437,279 | $32,642 | $36,267 | $19,000 | 3 | $33,520 | $13,442 | $27,467 |
| 2022 | $440,904 | $39,292 | $33,808 | $19,000 | 5 | $31,124 | — | $26,046 |
| 2021 | $436,917 | $141,813 | $22,959 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $105,476 | $23,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foundation of Mercy reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation of Mercy is led by Mary M. Doherty, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary M. Doherty
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin T. Anderton
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Fairbank
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Mercy
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William D. Vogel Sj
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles H. Eglin
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Riel
Treasurer
Board Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell J. Mazzola
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard J. Dietzen (2021–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Foundation of Mercy
How much does The Foundation of Mercy give each year?
The Foundation of Mercy gave $19K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
How large is The Foundation of Mercy?
The Foundation of Mercy reported $470K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Foundation of Mercy operate?
The Foundation of Mercy has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is The Foundation of Mercy's EIN?
The Foundation of Mercy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1616600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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