House of Mercy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$18.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds House of Mercy?
House of Mercy is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp ($11.4M), Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa ($6.1M), Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($666K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.4M in grants to House of Mercy between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp | $11,350,665 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | $6,137,739 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $665,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | $86,493 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | $43,050 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Des Moines Area Association of | $31,200 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $23,410 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | $15,367 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $6,865 | 3 | 2020 |
| Bright Horizons Foundation for Children | $5,553 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $5,100 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Noble Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Violet G Young Charitable Trust | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2019) to $4.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $4.7M.
What grants has House of Mercy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $4,150,665 |
| 2025 | Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $351,286 |
| 2025 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $137,500 |
| 2025 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | FURNITURE FOR FAMILY VISITATION ROOM | $11,645 |
| 2025 | Des Moines Area Association of | MENTAL HEALTH,CRISIS INTERVENTION. ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT | $5,200 |
| 2025 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER GRANT, CLIENT EMERGENCY GRANT | $3,850 |
| 2025 | Violet G Young Charitable Trust | HOUSING WOMEN/CHILDREN | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,653,442 |
| 2024 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $108,000 |
| 2024 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | NEW FURNITURE FOR LOUNGE AND DINING AREAS | $9,780 |
| 2024 | Des Moines Area Association of | MENTAL HEALTH,CRISIS INTERVENTION. ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Noble Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $4,300 |
| 2024 | Violet G Young Charitable Trust | HOUSING WOMEN/CHILDREN | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $971,747 |
| 2023 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | HOUSE OF MERCY FLOORING UPDATES | $11,617 |
| 2023 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $6,400 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Area Association of | MENTAL HEALTH,CRISIS INTERVENTION. ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,206,892 |
| 2022 | Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $950,000 |
| 2022 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | Family Visitation Room. | $15,901 |
| 2022 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | Residential Room Update | $11,793 |
| 2022 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | Children's services | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $8,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Iowa | PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT UPDATES: EMOTIONAL WELLBEING | $7,200 |
| 2022 | Bright Horizons Foundation for Children | TO CREATE A BRIGHT SPACE | $5,553 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds House of Mercy?
House of Mercy is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp ($11.4M), Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa ($6.1M), Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($666K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.4M in grants to House of Mercy between 2019–2025.
Who is House of Mercy's largest funder?
Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp is the largest recorded funder of House of Mercy, with $11.4M across 5 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has House of Mercy received?
IRS 990 filings record $18.4M in grants to House of Mercy across 50 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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