I Am Mercy Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focused on religious activities, education, health, and community service. Its mission emphasizes embracing the needs of vulnerable populations, providing food and friendship to those in need, and advocating for individuals with disabilities. The foundation supports initiatives that promote the well-being of children, address homelessness, and foster educational opportunities, particularly within the Catholic community. It also funds health-related initiatives, including research and support for conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The foundation's activities are largely centered around the Philadelphia area, with additional support extending to organizations in other states and Puerto Rico.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑to‑large nonprofits with missions aligned to Catholic/faith‑based education, seminary or pastoral programs, homelessness services, child health or medical research, preferably with an existing relationship or regional ties (particularly Pennsylvania or Notre Dame/Indiana).
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission in faith‑based education, seminary formation, homelessness relief, or child/neurological health.
- • Established presence or programs in Pennsylvania or links to Notre Dame/Indiana.
- • Existing or prior relationship with the foundation, its trustees, or known grantees.
- • Capacity to manage large grants and clear programmatic alignment with listed grant purposes.
Geography
Observed grants went to organizations in eight states, showing multi‑state reach, but nearly half of dollars were concentrated in the foundation's home state, indicating a regional concentration within a broader footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 22 distinct grantees (many independent organizations) and a mix of returning recipients and new entrants, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation's size despite financial concentration in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is mixed: eight new grantees appeared in the latest year, so new entrants can be funded, but the foundation states it only supports preselected applicants and no public application route or website was found, so unsolicited applicants would likely need introductions or intermediary referrals.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
