The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Historical FunderEncino, California · EIN 95-3728115 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,400 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK SCARDINO |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O PLATFORM ADVISORS PO BOX 261160, ENCINO CA 91426 |
| Phone | 8183799800 |
| EXECDIRECTOR@JOHNNYMERCERFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | INITIAL APPROACH - LETTER |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Johnny mercer songwriters project | $74,281 |
| Director of Development Goodspeed Musicals | East Hassam, CT | Johnny mercer writers colony at goodspeed musicals | $60,000 |
| Kaufman Center | New York, NY | Accentuate the positive program | $28,500 |
| Snow Pond Center for the Arts | Sidney, ME | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Alliance Theatre | Atlanta, GA | With this grant alliance theatre will provide the musical theatre composition residency to four high school classes. | $26,500 |
| Voices Unheard | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $19,400 |
| Songwriters Hall of Fame | New York, NY | Johnny mercer songwriters project | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,681 | 7 |
| 2023 | $281,872 | 8 |
| 2022 | $230,146 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640359349100834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3728115
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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