The Mercy-Solomon Foundation
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mercy-Solomon Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,416
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,416
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,416
- Total assets
- $97,799
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Mercy-Solomon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Michael's Episcopal Church ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Mercy-Solomon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2024) to $18K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Episcopal Church Arlington, VA | For local community support and family enrichment | $2,416 |
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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 | $97,799 | $30,000 | — | $2,416 | 1 | $4,416 | $2,960 | $3,417 |
| 2024 | $69,255 | $32,100 | — | $2,316 | 1 | $2,866 | $1,500 | — |
| 2023 | $38,521 | $20,000 | $185 | $3,200 | 1 | $5,870 | — | $2,044 |
| 2022 | $24,391 | $18,000 | — | $18,000 | 2 | $4,124 | — | — |
| 2021 | $10,515 | — | $4,420 | $4,420 | 4 | $4,420 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mercy-Solomon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation is led by Eric A. Samuel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric A. Samuel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina S. Dorotheo
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha R. Samuel
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lalitha Samuel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Mercy-Solomon Foundation
How much does The Mercy-Solomon Foundation give each year?
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Mercy-Solomon Foundation?
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mercy-Solomon Foundation operate?
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Mercy-Solomon Foundation's EIN?
The Mercy-Solomon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0700807. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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