Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation

What Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation does

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropy organization established in 1984 in Merced, California, operating as a member of Dignity Health within the CommonSpirit Health system. Its sole function is to raise charitable funds and deploy them into Mercy Medical Center Merced's patient care departments, technology acquisitions, equipment purchases, facility improvements, and special projects including the Cancer Center, Cardiac Services, Imaging Services (notably 3-D mammography), Mother/Baby Pediatric Services, Stroke Neuro Program, Surgical Services, and Emergency Department. The Foundation runs a portfolio of fundraising programs including the Heritage Club tiered annual membership program (Leaf $500-$4,999; Branch $5,000-$9,999; Root $10,000+), the Festival of Trees holiday event, the annual Golf Classic (inaugural 2023 raised over $57,000), the A Night to Remember Gala, the Growing Roots physician welcome event, Project Calm (a pediatric mental health pilot), and the Grateful Patient Program.

The Foundation's revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual and corporate donations, planned/legacy giving, tribute and memorial gifts, employee giving campaigns (Spirit Boosters), tiered membership subscriptions, and event-based fundraising. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on local business sponsorships (Dutch Bros Coffee, Merced City Firefighters Local 1470, UC Merced, United Way, and others), signature events, a quarterly Firmly Rooted magazine, an email newsletter, and direct donor stewardship. Since inception the Foundation has raised more than $10 million cumulatively, with over $3.2 million raised in fiscal year 2024-2025 alone.

The organization does not operate a commercial technology product, API, or AI-based service. Its technical footprint consists of an online donation portal, event registration pages, and standard digital communications. Leadership is led by Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer Kassey Mosher, with Manager of Philanthropy Matt Escobar driving annual support gifts, and a board of directors providing governance oversight. The Foundation is structurally a single-hospital community philanthropy vehicle rather than a diversified nonprofit enterprise.

Name

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation

Legal name

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation

Website

https://supportmercymerced.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropy organization in Merced, California that raises charitable funds to support patient care, equipment, technology, and facility programs at Mercy Medical Center Merced, a Dignity Health/CommonSpirit Health member hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Hospital fundraising
• Nonprofit foundation
• Charitable giving
• Community healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Merced

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation raises funds through individual and corporate donations designated to specific hospital departments or general hospital support. Donors can contribute online, through planned giving, or as part of memorial/tribute gifts.
2. Heritage Club Membership: Annual membership program with three tiers: Leaf ($500-$4,999), Branch ($5,000-$9,999), and Root ($10,000+). Members receive benefits including VIP event invitations, facility tours, and access to hospital leadership.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Golf Classic, Festival of Trees, and Growing Roots physician welcome. Events raise funds through player fees, sponsorships, raffles, and auction items. The 2023 Golf Classic raised over $57,000.
4. Employee Giving: Internal employee giving programs including Spirit Boosters workplace giving campaign for hospital staff
5. Memorials and Tributes: Tribute gifts in celebration of special occasions or in memory of loved ones, with acknowledgment cards sent to designated persons

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises philanthropic funds to support Mercy Medical Center Merced. It facilitates charitable donations, planned giving, event-based fundraising, and donor recognition programs that fund hospital equipment, technology, facility improvements, and patient care services. The Foundation also operates programs such as the Mobile Care Clinic, Project Calm pediatric support, and the Heritage Club legacy giving program.

Product overview

Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with CommonSpirit Health (formerly Dignity Health) that raises philanthropic funds to support Mercy Medical Center Merced. The Foundation supports a portfolio of healthcare services including Cancer Center, Cardiac Services, Imaging Services (including 3-D mammography), Mother/Baby Pediatric Services, Stroke Neuro Program, Surgical Services, and Emergency Department. Major programs include Project Calm providing mental health support for pediatric patients, the Heritage Club legacy giving program, the Mobile Care Clinic, and the Rural Health Center Clinic Renovation Project. The Foundation organizes annual fundraising events including the Golf Classic, Festival of Trees, and A Night to Remember Gala. Since 1984, the Foundation has raised over $10 million, including over $3.2 million in 2024-2025. The organization does not offer a technology product, API, or AI-powered capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Center Comprehensive cancer care services at the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, supported by philanthropic contributions including equipment, infusion chairs, and patient comfort items such as the Sound of Hope celebration bell.
• Cardiac Services Cardiac care programs and services supported by foundation funding to advance heart-related medical treatment at Mercy Medical Center.
• Imaging Services Medical imaging diagnostic services supported by the foundation to provide advanced visualization technology for patient diagnosis.
• Mother/Baby Pediatric Services Maternal and pediatric healthcare programs providing care for mothers and children at Mercy Medical Center.
• Stroke Neuro Program Specialized stroke and neurological care program supported by foundation funding for advanced treatment capabilities.
• Surgical Services Surgical care programs and equipment supported through foundation philanthropy to advance operative treatments.
• Rural Health Center Clinic Renovation Renovation and improvement project for the Rural Health Center clinic to expand healthcare access in the Merced community.
• Emergency Department Emergency medical care services supported by foundation fundraising, including the Festival of Trees event proceeds benefiting the Emergency Department.
• Project Calm Pilot project providing comfort items including healthy snacks, safe activities, tactile items, and iPads for pediatric patients experiencing mental health crises in the Emergency Department.
• Heritage Club Legacy giving program with three membership tiers (Leaf: $500-$4,999, Branch: $5,000-$9,999, Root: $10,000+) providing permanent funding for hospital programs through annual contributions and bequests. Members receive benefits such as VIP event invitations, facility tours, and access to hospital leadership.
• Annual Golf Classic Annual charity golf tournament fundraiser held at Pheasant Run Golf Club in Chowchilla, CA, raising funds for Foundation priorities through player fees, sponsorships, raffles, and auction items.
• Festival of Trees Annual holiday-themed fundraising event featuring designer Christmas trees, auctions, and gala to benefit Mercy Medical Center Merced's Emergency Department, with proceeds staying local.
• A Night to Remember Gala Annual gala event held at Merced College IAC Ampitheater, raising funds and awareness for Mercy Medical Center Merced.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3.2 million raised in fiscal year 2024-2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• The DAISY FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2019Partnership to present The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Mercy Medical Center. The DAISY Foundation was formed by the family of Patrick Barnes to honor nurses who provided quality and compassionate care during his final stages of an autoimmune disease (DAISY = Diseases Attacking the Immune System).
• Dignity HealthcoreOthersParent organization member. Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is a Dignity Health member, operating under the 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure and administrative framework of Dignity Health hospitals.
• CommonSpirit HealthcoreOthersParent healthcare network. Dignity Health joined with Catholic Health Initiatives to form CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation. The Foundation operates as a Dignity Health member.
• Merced Faculty AssociatesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor and supporter of the Foundation's annual holiday fundraising event
• UC MercedmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor, supporting local healthcare through the Foundation's holiday fundraising event
• United WaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor, supporting community healthcare initiatives through the Foundation
• COPE Health SolutionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor supporting the Foundation's annual holiday fundraising event
• US Acute Care SolutionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor supporting emergency department programs
• Yosemite PathologysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor
• Merced CollegesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of Trees 2025 sponsor and community education partner
• Pheasant Run Golf ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual Golf Classic charity tournament in Chowchilla, CA
• Dutch Bros CoffeesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner in fundraising, supporting Mercy Foundation events and initiatives
• Merced City Firefighters Local 1470majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing gifts of time, leadership, and generous support of the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center. Embodies the spirit of philanthropy through ongoing fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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