Mercury Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Mercury Foundation is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California with $249.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$249.5Mtotal assets

2017IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Mercury Foundation has awarded

5 grantees · $22.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors $15M
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $3M
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $2M
Center For Reproductive Rights $1.5M
Panthera $1M

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2017$7.9M
FY2018$12.2M
FY2019$17.2M
FY2020$17.6M
FY2021$20.5M
FY2022$22.5M

About Mercury Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersRedwood City, California
EIN814466525
IRS ruling2017

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mercury Foundation?

Mercury Foundation is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California with $249.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Mercury Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Mercury Foundation?

Mercury Foundation's EIN is 814466525. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Mercury Foundation?

Private foundations like Mercury Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Mercury Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.