The Grace and Mercy Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-8050779 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$21.7M
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$738.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $175,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
74% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Community | $11,932,315 |
| Hosanna (Dba Faith Comes by Hearing) | Albuquerque, NM | Religious | $1,000,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International | Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $700,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Englewood, CO | Education | $450,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | Portland, OR | Religious | $401,000 |
| Holy Name Medical Center Foundation | Teaneck, NJ | Community | $400,000 |
| Beacon Christian Community Health Center | Staten Island, NY | Community | $315,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Education | $305,000 |
| In Grace Mission | Fullerton, CA | Religious | $270,000 |
| Manhattan Christian Academy | New York, NY | Education | $250,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Community | $250,000 |
| New York City Relief Inc | Elizabeth, NJ | Humanitarian | $225,000 |
| Western Carolina Rescue Ministries | Asheville, NC | Humanitarian | $210,000 |
| Christian Herald Association (Dba the Bowery Mission) | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $200,000 |
| Rising Tide Capital | Jersey City, NJ | Entrepreneurship | $200,000 |
| The Salvation Army | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $200,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | Pisgah Forest, NC | Community | $185,000 |
| Mango Fund Inc | Falmouth, MA | Entrepreneurship | $175,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $175,000 |
| Theology of Work Project | Jamaica Plain, MA | Education | $165,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $155,000 |
| City Seminary of New York | New York, NY | Education | $150,000 |
| Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization | Orlando, FL | Religious | $150,000 |
| Restore NYC Inc | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $150,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $150,000 |
| Chesterton House | Ithaca, NY | Education | $125,000 |
| Exodus Transitional Community Inc | New York, NY | Community | $125,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | Clearwater, FL | Education | $125,000 |
| New Canaan Society Inc | New York, NY | Community | $125,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | Education | $115,000 |
| Nuru International | Washington, DC | Entrepreneurship | $110,000 |
| A Rocha USA Inc | Fredericksburg, TX | Education | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | New York, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Helping Up Mission Inc | Baltimore, MD | Humanitarian | $100,000 |
| North American Christian Convention (Dba Spire Network) | Longmont, CO | Community | $100,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society | New York, NY | Community | $100,000 |
| El Pozo de Vida | Santa Ana, CA | Humanitarian | $95,000 |
| Nehemiah Community Development Corp | Madison, WI | Education | $95,000 |
| Nation Builders Inc | Staten Island, NY | Community | $90,000 |
| Open Hands Legal Services | New York, NY | Community | $90,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Ministries Inc | Honolulu, HI | Religious | $80,000 |
| The Korean-American Family Service Center Inc | Flushing, NY | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Rbc Ministries(Our Daily Bread) | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $75,000 |
| The Potter's House | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $75,000 |
| Ambassadors for Christ Inc | Paradise, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| New Asia Foundation for Ed and Culture | Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $70,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Humanitarian | $68,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Education | $65,000 |
| Downtown Soup Kitchen Inc | Anchorage, AK | Humanitarian | $60,000 |
| Usta Foundation | White Plains, NY | Education | $60,000 |
| Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | Education | $55,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Education | $55,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Infinity Bible Church | Bronx, NY | Religious | $50,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $50,000 |
| Pathway Ministries Inc | Peoria, IL | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| The Bible Seminary | Katy, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Family Touch Inc | Little Ferry, NJ | Community | $45,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $40,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,741,015 | 71 |
| 2023 | $21,643,889 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8050779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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