Mercatus Center Inc
Arlington, Virginia · EIN 541436224 · Private foundation
Based in Arlington, Virginia, Mercatus Center Inc has awarded $45.2M across 302 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to University of Washington Seattle. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Mercatus Center Inc funds
Mercatus Center Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle Research Grants | Seattle, WA | $4.2M | 2022 |
| University of California Berkeley University Research & Teaching/ Education Grants | Berkeley, CA | $3.3M | 2020 |
| University of California San Francisco University Research & Teaching/ Education Grants | San Francisco, CA | $2.5M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Mercatus Center Inc
Mercatus Center Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at mercatus.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Mercatus Center Inc
- Does Mercatus Center Inc accept grant applications?
- Mercatus Center Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Mercatus Center Inc fund?
- Mercatus Center Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include University of Washington Seattle, University of California Berkeley, University of California San Francisco. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mercatus Center Inc give in grants?
- Mercatus Center Inc reported $25.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.2M over 302 grants.
- Where is Mercatus Center Inc located?
- Mercatus Center Inc is based in Arlington, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541436224.
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