Mercatus Center Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2024
Total received
$259.0M
Foundation funders
93
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2024
Who funds Mercatus Center Inc?
Mercatus Center Inc is funded by 93 grantmakers, led by George Mason University Foundation Inc ($210.9M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($34.5M), John Templeton Foundation ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $259.0M in grants to Mercatus Center Inc between 2021–2024.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Mercatus Center Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | George Mason University Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $24,613,914 |
| 2024 | George Mason University Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $24,613,914 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,150,300 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | UNDERSTANDING & TEACHING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & BENEFITS OF FREEDOM | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EMERGENT VENTURES AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO CONDUCT AND PUBLISH NEW RESEARCH INTO LAND USE AND PERMITTING REFORMS, WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING THE HOUSING SUPPLY SHORTAGE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CREATING MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSING PRODUCTION. | $225,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a free enterprise conference | $175,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - BRICKELL GROUP FOR THE BRICKELL CONFERENCE AND ACTIVITIES | $125,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Smith Richardson Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | ADAM SMITH PROGRAM AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | JP Humphreys Foundation | General Administration | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $85,000 |
| 2024 | The George Edward Durell Foundation | SUPPORT ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Lowndes Foundation Inc | CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Allegheny Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | F.A. HAYEK PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Armstrong Foundation | EDUCATION | $28,000 |
| 2024 | Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Giving Bee Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $23,950 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - LIMA CONFERENCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr | SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Peter G Peterson Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION FISCAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. | $5,860 |
| 2024 | John E & Sue M Jackson Irr | ADAM SMITH FELLOWSHIPS | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mercatus Center Inc?
Mercatus Center Inc is funded by 93 grantmakers, led by George Mason University Foundation Inc ($210.9M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($34.5M), John Templeton Foundation ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $259.0M in grants to Mercatus Center Inc between 2021–2024.
Who is Mercatus Center Inc's largest funder?
George Mason University Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Mercatus Center Inc, with $210.9M across 8 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Mercatus Center Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $259.0M in grants to Mercatus Center Inc across 200 grants from 93 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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