About Mercy Hospitals East Communities
As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Focus Areas
Health care deliveryCommunity benefit & public healthSocial determinants of healthTelemedicine / accessCancer research and clinical trialsRural healthPatient financial assistance / charity careEnvironmental sustainability
Who They Fund
nonprofit organizations (unspecified)general public/communities (unspecified)
Funding Style
general charitable support
About Mercy Hospitals East Communities
Mercy Hospitals East Communities gives at a scale that reaches well beyond small sponsorships: its 2024 filings show annual grants of $6,402,516, with a very large share flowing to Mercy-affiliated health foundations in St. Louis and Washington, Missouri. The pattern points to mission-aligned charitable support rather than a narrow project portfolio. Among the largest recent awards were $3,333,158 to Mercy Health Foundation St Louis in 2024 and $2,026,485 to the same grantee in 2023, both listed as charitable support. Another major recipient, Mercy Health Foundation Washington, received $224,521 in 2023 and $136,649 in 2024. The foundation also supports community institutions outside the Mercy system, including Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis and the Curators of the University of Missouri. Its stated summary centers on Mercy’s healing ministry, compassionate care, and exceptional service, which matches a grant history that mixes health system support, community benefit, and broader local charitable assistance.
What Mercy Hospitals East Communities Funds
Health system support is the clearest thread in the recent grants. Mercy Hospitals East Communities gave $190,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Of St Louis for charitable support, alongside seven-figure support to Mercy Health Foundation St Louis and six-figure support to Mercy Health Foundation Washington. The foundation also funds cancer-related work: it awarded $33,500 to American Cancer Society in 2023 and $15,000 to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 2024. Community health and social support appear as well, with $12,500 to Generate Health STL and $7,500 to Pink Ribbon Girls. Mental health organizations also appear in the recent list, including $7,500 to NAMI St Louis and $7,500 to Mental Hlth America Of Eastern Missouri.
How Mercy Hospitals East Communities Gives
The typical grant size is $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $136,649 at the 75th percentile, which shows a mix of smaller community awards and larger institutional support. The recent list includes repeat recipients across years, especially Mercy Health Foundation St Louis and Mercy Health Foundation Washington, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. Mercy Hospitals East Communities also appears to use charitable support and sponsorship-style funding, and it accepts applications through an annual Mercy Sponsorship Program with an open application period. The structure is mission-driven and local, with funds directed to nonprofit organizations aligned with Mercy’s communities.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$935.6M
Total Revenue
$2B
Total Expenses
$1.7B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $137K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$137K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
David Meiners
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