The Mercury Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 814466525 · Private foundation
The Mercury Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $28.0M in giving and $249.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 36 grants for The Mercury Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Mercury Foundation funds
The Mercury Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, lgbtq rights.
Populations it has supported include families, lgbtq people.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors GENERAL | New York, NY | $15.0M | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors GENERAL | New York, NY | $15.0M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors GENERAL | New York, NY | $15.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Mercury Foundation
From The Mercury Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Mercury Foundation
- Does The Mercury Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Mercury Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Mercury Foundation fund?
- The Mercury Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Mercury Foundation give in grants?
- The Mercury Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $28.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $94.6M over 36 grants.
- Where is The Mercury Foundation located?
- The Mercury Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814466525.
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