Overview
The Mercer Family Foundation, based in Lake Bay, Washington, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $802,591. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, education, human services, and youth development. It operates primarily in the states of Washington and New Jersey, funding projects in cities such as Lakebay, Lakewood, Renton, and Tacoma. The foundation's financial activities for the year include expenses of $38,649 and revenue of $39,831. The foundation is led by June Mercer, who serves as President and Director, along with John Mercer as Secretary and Director, and Gary Lien and Mathew Mercer as Directors. None of the directors receive compensation for their roles, and they contribute a minimal number of hours to the foundation's operations.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $799,917 in 2023
3 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | TACOMA ARTS LIVE | PERFORMING ARTS | 1001 S YAKIMA TACOMA, WA US | 2023 |
| $15,000 | W W SEYMOUR BOTANICAL CONSERVANCY | TACOMA METRO PARKS SUPPORT | 316 S G ST TACOMA, WA US | 2023 |
| $10,000 | KNKX | PUBLIC RADIO | 930 BROADWAY TACOMA, WA US | 2023 |
| $10,000 | KNKX | PUBLIC RADIO | 930 BROADWAY TACOMA, WA US | 2024 |
| $10,000 | HOUSE OF BLUE HOPE | NEEDY BOYS AND GIRLS HOUSING | 55 SPRING VALLEY DR LAKEWOOD, NJ US | 2024 |
| $6,500 | KEY PENNINSULA COMMUNITY SVCS | FOOD BANK | 17015 9TH ST CT KPN LAKEBAY, WA US | 2024 |
| $5,000 | BIRTHDAY DREAMS | HOMELESS CHILDREN PROGRAMS | 1084 KIRKLAND AVE NE RENTON, WA US | 2023 |
| $5,000 | MUSTARD SEED PROJECT | SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE | 9016 154TH AVE CT NW LAKEBAY, WA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JM
JUNE MERCER
| PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
JM
JOHN MERCER
| SECRETARY - DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
GL
GARY LIEN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
MM
MATHEW MERCER
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
JM
JUNE MERCER
| PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
JM
JOHN MERCER
| SECRETARY - DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
GL
GARY LIEN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
MM
MATHEW MERCER
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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