Withmerci Foundation
Withmerci Foundation is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Withmerci Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,154
- +3892.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,154
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Withmerci Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $476K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Connect Houston Houston, TX | Arts, Culture & Humanities-Arts Education | $29,303 |
| Texas Prader Willi Association Richmond, TX | Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines-Specifically Named Diseases | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Withmerci Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $3,154 | $3,154 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | $79 | $4,264 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,689 | $14,343 | $8,680 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $473 | $40,468 | $119,568 | $49,303 | 2 | $36 |
| 2021 | $63,321 | $142,838 | $92,624 | $5,000 | Total only | $10 |
| 2020 | $30,055 | $11,064 | $789,590 | $476,170 | Total only | $1,493 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Withmerci Foundation is led by Michael Pawson, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Pawson
President & Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Edmondson
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Hernandez
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Chester Pitts (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Dilella-Page (2021–2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: Marisol Salazar (2021–2023) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Shari Reed (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tamara Washington (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Whitney Mercilus (2021–2023) — Board President
- Former: Mike Pawson (2023) — President
- Former: Steve Harris (2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Drubner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mario Ellie (2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Lugo (2020) — President & Director
- Former: Jennifer Touchet (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Rebecca A Hove (2020) — Treasurer & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Withmerci Foundation
Where does Withmerci Foundation operate?
Withmerci Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Withmerci Foundation's EIN?
Withmerci Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1178054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Withmerci Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The Junior League of Houston Inc
Houston, TX
The Junior League of Houston funds children’s education, women’s and children’s health and well-being, and families’ basic needs, including critical services, pilot programs, and service expansions in the greater Houston area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,600 to $72,500, with a median of $15,000; it accepts emergency/contingency requests on an ongoing basis from eligible agencies serving Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, or Waller counties.
Assets
$25.0M
Grants
37
Total Given
$798K
The Brown Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
The Brown Foundation funds education, arts and culture, healthcare, human services, and civic assets, with education and the arts as top priorities and public education giving focused almost exclusively on greater Houston. Its 2025 grants ranged from $20,000 to $11 million, with a median of $50,000; it primarily supports Houston organizations and selectively funds distinctive opportunities elsewhere in Texas and beyond.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
222
Total Given
$84.3M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity
Houston, TX
The fund supports organizations and initiatives that empower Black communities, communities of color, and economically challenged communities, including work in employment, education, human services, community development, disaster recovery, and arts and culture. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,400 to $100,000, with a median of $24,000; grants went to Texas recipients, and a past Open for Business round was limited to applicants within Houston city limits. The profile describes a specific 2023 application round but does not state whether unsolicited requests are generally accepted.
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
73
Total Given
$2.2M
The Powell Foundation
Houston, TX
The Powell Foundation funds public education, arts, conservation, and human services that support children and youth in Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties, Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $1.5 million. New organizations may submit an online pre-application at any time; current grantees must wait until invited to apply.
Assets
$491.9M
Grants
271
Total Given
$20.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Withmerci Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Withmerci Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?