The Sue & Eugene Mercy Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 13-6217050 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Publicolor | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | Oakhurst, NJ | General | $11,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Carnegie Hill Neighbors | New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Camp Oakhurst | Oakhurst, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Opening Act | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Sausalito Cruising Club | Sausalito, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Allen-Stevenson School | New York, NY | General | $750 |
| Smu | Dallas, TX | General | $500 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | San Francisco, CA | General | $500 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | General | $400 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | General | $350 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General | $250 |
| Reading Partners | New York, NY | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,950 | 21 |
| 2023 | $181,600 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6217050
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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