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Mercy for Animals Inc

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 542076145  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Mercy for Animals Inc has awarded $1.5M across 45 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Good Food Institute. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.0M
Total assets
45
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mercy for Animals Inc funds

Mercy for Animals Inc's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mercy for Animals Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Good Food Institute
To cover the initial operating costs
Washington, DC$500K2016
A Well-fed World
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Orlando, FL$147K2022
A Well-fed World
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Orlando, FL$90K2023
A Well-fed World
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
Orlando, FL$65K2024
Grassroots Artists Movement
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Brooklyn, NY$50K2022
A Well-fed World
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES
Orlando, FL$40K2020
Apex Advocacy
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Decatur, GA$35K2022
Better Food Foundation Inc
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
Portland, OR$31K2024
Better Food Foundation
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Washington, DC$30K2023
Black Women for Wellness
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Los Angeles, CA$25K2022
Apex Advocacy
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Decatur, GA$21K2023
Veggie Mijas
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
Sacramento, CA$21K2024
Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
Baltimore, MD$21K2024
Grassroots Artists Movement
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
New York, NY$21K2024
Plant the Power
THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
Columbus, OH$21K2024

Mercy for Animals Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$514K
2020$110K
2022$379K
2023$290K
2024$233K

How to apply for funding from Mercy for Animals Inc

Mercy for Animals Inc'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 mercyforanimals.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Mercy for Animals Inc

Does Mercy for Animals Inc accept grant applications?
Mercy for Animals Inc'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 Mercy for Animals Inc fund?
Mercy for Animals Inc's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include The Good Food Institute, A Well-fed World, A Well-fed World. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mercy for Animals Inc give in grants?
Mercy for Animals Inc reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 45 grants.
Where is Mercy for Animals Inc located?
Mercy for Animals Inc is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 542076145.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mercy for Animals Inc'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 Mercy for Animals Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.