Mercyfirst
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Mercyfirst?
Mercyfirst is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Inc ($996K), New Yorkers for Children Inc ($588K), Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($151K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mercyfirst between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Inc | $995,898 | 1 | 2025 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc | $587,713 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | $151,029 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | $88,743 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009 | $70,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Hedge Funds Care Inc | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $39,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Catherine M Walsh Foundation | $23,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Ridgewood Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| FSC Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $13,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Smith Global Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| TD Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Al & Peggy Dematteis Family Foundation | $1,425 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $700 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has Mercyfirst received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Inc | ORR CAMINOS HS/PRS | $995,898 |
| 2025 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Ridgewood Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY WHO IDENTIFIES THE YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED | $19,190 |
| 2025 | The Smith Global Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Catherine M Walsh Foundation | FOSTER CARE | $4,600 |
| 2025 | FSC Foundation Inc | POST PERMANENCY SUPPORT | $4,500 |
| 2025 | Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | New Yorkers for Children Inc | TO SUPPORT THE POST PERMANENCY SUPPORT PROGRAM | $178,722 |
| 2024 | Hedge Funds Care Inc | PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH POST-FOSTER CARE STABILITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009 | GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY WHO IDENTIFIES THE YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED | $19,060 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Catherine M Walsh Foundation | FOSTER CARE | $4,600 |
| 2024 | FSC Foundation Inc | POST PERMANENCY SUPPORTPROGRAM EDUCATIONAL TUTORING SUPPORTFOR YOUTH WH EXIT FOSTER CARE | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Al & Peggy Dematteis Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE FUNDING | $325 |
| 2023 | New Yorkers for Children Inc | TO SUPPORT THE POST PERMANENCY SUPPORT PROGRAM | $252,706 |
| 2023 | The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009 | GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY WHO IDENTIFIES THE YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED | $10,307 |
| 2023 | The Hyde and Watson Foundation | HARD COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY RENOVATIONS AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hedge Funds Care Inc | THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT BY KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE WITH FAMILY, REINFORCE THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENT AND COERCIVE COUPLE BEHAVIOR, INTEGRATE EECTIVE, SUSTAINABLE SAFETY PLANS TO PREVENT AND DE-ESCALATE SITUATIONS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE, ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF THE COUPLES VIOLENT BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS THAT A CHILD MAY BE DEMONSTRATING AS A RESULT OF MALTREATMENT AND TRAUMA RELATED TO IPV EXPOSURE, IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND EECTIVE PARTNERING/CO-PARENTING WHEN SAFE TO DO SO. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Catherine M Walsh Foundation | FOSTER CARE | $4,600 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Al & Peggy Dematteis Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE FUNDING | $300 |
| 2023 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2022 | New Yorkers for Children Inc | TO SUPPORT THE POST PERMANENCY SUPPORT PROGRAM | $144,850 |
| 2022 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $29,412 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mercyfirst?
Mercyfirst is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Inc ($996K), New Yorkers for Children Inc ($588K), Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($151K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mercyfirst between 2020–2025.
Who is Mercyfirst's largest funder?
Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Inc is the largest recorded funder of Mercyfirst, with $996K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Mercyfirst received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mercyfirst across 47 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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