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Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 201072726  ·  Private foundation

Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $81.1M in grants paid and $370.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 468 individual grants from this funder — $204.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$81.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$370.5M
Total assets
468
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation funds

Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, k-12 education.

Community ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include older adults, women girls.

older adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Associate Hardship Fund
Cincinnati, OH$43.1M2020
Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Program support
$24.6M2024
Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Program Support
Cincinnati, OH$20.0M2023
Jewish Hospital LLC
mission support
Cincinnati, OH$18.1M2018
Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Program Support
Cincinnati, OH$16.9M2022
Bs - Richmond Health System Inc
Program Support
Richmond, VA$5.8M2023
Bs Baltimore Community Works Inc
Program Support
$3.6M2022
Mercy Health Youngstown LLC
Mission support
Youngstown, OH$3.4M2018
St Francis Hospital Inc
Program Support
$3.3M2022
Mercy Health Youngstown LLC
Program Support
Youngstown, OH$3.0M2020
Mercy Health - Regional Medical Center LLC
Mission support
Lorain, OH$2.8M2017
Mercy Health Youngstown LLC
Mission support
Youngstown, OH$2.5M2017
Bs - Richmond Health System Inc
Program Support
$2.3M2022
Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital LLC
Capital improvements
Cincinnati, OH$2.2M2017
St Francis Hospital Inc
Program support
$2.1M2024

Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$18.7M
2018$33.1M
2020$56.0M
2022$30.2M
2023$35.7M
2024$31.0M

How to apply for funding from Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at givebsmh.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation fund?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc, Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc, Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation give in grants?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation reported $81.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $204.6M over 468 grants.
Where is Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation located?
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201072726.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.