Mercy Corps
Portland, Oregon · EIN 911148123 · Private foundation
Mercy Corps is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2018) reports $85.2M in grants paid and $188.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $706K awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Mercy Corps funds
Mercy Corps's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disaster relief & emergency aid.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Wellness Center Community Investment Trusts: Fighting Poverty & Racial Inequity Through Democratized Access to Investment | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2024 |
| People's Housing Community Investment Trusts: Fighting Poverty & Racial Inequity Through Democratized Access to Investment | New Orleans, LA | $75K | 2024 |
| The Brownsville Partnership Community Investment Trusts: Fighting Poverty & Racial Inequity Through Democratized Access to Investment | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps'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 mercycorps.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Mercy Corps
- Does Mercy Corps accept grant applications?
- Mercy Corps'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 Mercy Corps fund?
- Mercy Corps's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Cultural Wellness Center, People's Housing, The Brownsville Partnership. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mercy Corps give in grants?
- Mercy Corps reported $85.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $706K over 24 grants.
- Where is Mercy Corps located?
- Mercy Corps is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911148123.
- How can I find foundations similar to Mercy Corps?
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