Mercy Ships Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$105.7M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Mercy Ships Foundation?
Mercy Ships Foundation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Mercy Ships International ($90.1M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($14.7M), Alcon Cares Inc ($448K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $105.7M in grants to Mercy Ships Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships International | $90,105,488 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $14,672,104 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Alcon Cares Inc | $447,715 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The NEU Foundation of California Inc | $94,200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $80,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $65,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Dallas Seminary Foundation | $53,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Christus-Trinity Mother Frances Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $25,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| World Vision Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gummels Family Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Talbott Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Voskuhl-Staab Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $4,868 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Gallagher Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Hale Family Foundation | $1,821 | 1 | 2024 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | $350 | 1 | 2024 |
| GE Vernova Foundation I | $243 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $40.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
What grants has Mercy Ships Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mercy Ships International | Programmatic Support | $1,127,355 |
| 2025 | The NEU Foundation of California Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,200 |
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, IN HONOR OF BILL & MAGGIE SCHWEINFURTH | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Seminary Foundation | General Support | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Talbott Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,519,000 |
| 2024 | Mercy Ships International | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $1,758,310 |
| 2024 | Alcon Cares Inc | MEDICAL MISSIONS | $227,915 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $50,500 |
| 2024 | The NEU Foundation of California Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,500 |
| 2024 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dallas Seminary Foundation | General Support | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Voskuhl-Staab Charitable Foundation | RELIEF OF POVERTY - GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Talbott Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gummels Family Foundation Inc | HOSPITAL SHIPS TO PROVIDE FOOD/SUPP. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $3,318 |
| 2024 | The Hale Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,821 |
| 2024 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $350 |
| 2024 | GE Vernova Foundation I | General & Unrestricted | $243 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,452,710 |
| 2023 | Mercy Ships International | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $1,839,535 |
| 2023 | Alcon Cares Inc | MEDICAL MISSIONS | $219,800 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Dallas Seminary Foundation | General Support | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Gummels Family Foundation Inc | HOSPITAL SHIPS TO PROVIDE FOOD/SUPP. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $1,550 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mercy Ships Foundation?
Mercy Ships Foundation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Mercy Ships International ($90.1M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($14.7M), Alcon Cares Inc ($448K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $105.7M in grants to Mercy Ships Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Mercy Ships Foundation's largest funder?
Mercy Ships International is the largest recorded funder of Mercy Ships Foundation, with $90.1M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Mercy Ships Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $105.7M in grants to Mercy Ships Foundation across 44 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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